She's here! (Dog saga=happy ending!)

[nancielle]

Through a pouring rain I headed off to the dog rescue house. Learned that the German Shepard I had originally picked out was on his way back. Apparently he was a bit too playful around their 2 year old child. Anyway, as the woman is telling me this, Raven is nudging my hand for an ear rub. <melt>.
Raven was owned by someone in NYC who decided she was allergic to her . Spent a day or two in a NY animal shelter then ended up in rescue.
She's a bit timid, not interested (yet) in the toys I got her. She's met the landlord and did a pretty thorough investigation of the back yard.
Needs a little work on her leash skills but she wanted her ears scratched the entire trip home (one hour with dog hair flying everywhere in the car )

Right now she's investigating the apartment and keeps coming in the check on me and check out her new surroundings. Not sure if I want to keep her name but haven't come up with anything else that seems to fit her (I checked every street sign, business sign and town we drove through for inspiration.)

I think my dog found me

[rij73]

Wow! That's wonderful! I hope you and Raven are really happy together. I adopted my dog from rescue last summer, and it's the greatest thing I ever did.

[teigyr]

Sounds perfect

Shelter animals are so cute that way. Our latest shelter rescue (cat) tries to hold hands. I think they just like knowing that we're nearby and aren't leaving them.

So this is it? That is so exciting!!! Now you must think of a name. The Tour is going, I wonder if that could be incorporated?

[Tri Girl]

Yippeeee!!! I'm so glad you've brought her home and she's getting used to her new surroundings. We could always stand to see more pics of her as she's quite the cutie!

[Velobambina]

Give her a smooch for me. In time, she'll discover her toys. Trust me on that one! Me, my DH, and my goldens send you and Ms. Raven a very happy "welcome home." Enjoy each other. Never a dull moment for you from now on.

[Pedal Wench]

Pictures?

[Python]

Would love to see some pics

[Zen]

When I saw a photo of that orange dog I immediately thought "Raven?"
No, that dog is a Rusty or a Punkinhead or Margaret.

Yeah, I like Margaret.
Like Ann Margaret.

[LBTC]

Yay, Nancielle, that's fantastic!!

Yes, I think a new name is a good idea, Raven is cool, but just doesn't seem right. How about Roubaix? Even slang it up and call her Ruby.

She's a gem, either way.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[nancielle]

When I saw a photo of that orange dog I immediately thought "Raven?"

Yeah, that was my reaction too. When I saw the name I expected the picture to be that of a jet black dog. What a surprise.

Anyway, the alternate name that she's been responding to is Chloe. I tried a few others and got no response. When we were out on a walk this morning she responded each time to her new name so I think that's what it will be.

Chloe seems to be settling in. For some reason she won't come into the room where the computer is kept but she's chosen the doorway of that room as her bedroom .

No pictures yet (don't have a digital camera ) but home to remedy that soon.

[snapdragen]

My Chloe thinks that is an excellent name!

[Ninabike]

Yes, pictures please. Chloe is a great name. Spagdragen, that is so funny. I have a friend with a Corgie named Chloe.

[smilingcat]

I think you can see here on a thread titled "Bummed out but there may be a silver lining"

It's the same dog right?

cute.
Smilingcat

[HappyAnika]

Congrats! She'll need a bit to settle in, then I'm sure she'll be ready for some toys. When I first brought my shelter dog home, she slept so much for days. I think she was sleeping off the stress of being in the shelter. Can't wait to see more pics of your new friend when you get them.

[Xrayted]

congrats! Thank you for adopting from a shelter. We have two shelter cats and each one had it's own way of adapting to life outside of a cage. They are both doing well now and play all day long.
I love the name Chloe and apparently she does too. Good luck with your new best friend. Our two babies - Ito'san and Harley Quinn - say hello...