Wednesday, April 22, 2009
SIGNING UP
I think we have decided that we need a dog in our life.
And, we want another Airedale. We love the personality and the beauty of the breed.
We have come to terms with the fact that there will not be another Franklin. Nor would we want there to be. That would minimize him.
We are probably going to apply for an Airedale rescue dog. The outfit is quite large, in Phoenix.
They put you through the wringer to match the dogs (or refuse). We figure it would take time and we are more or less ready to take the plunge. We are now pretty clear we don't want a puppy (unless we have to) if we can get a good rescue.
The stories of people who have done it are on this site. Click on any picture. There are six pages of them. There are a lot of detailed experience with rescue, warts and all. Not everyone was a full bore success but all have a happy ending. I appreciate the honesty.
The dogs are all thoroughly screened and medically "complete", shots and all. A microchip. Neutered. No serious behavioral problems. Most live in foster homes before adoption.
We figure no less than three years old and, probably, not an older, older one.
We will fill out the form and then wait for the next indicated action.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
The only concern has been that we might be covering up feelings but, since I had a pretty good cry this morning in the middle of this, that is probably not the case. And, if it is, to some extent, so what?
I have this feeling of wanting to help out another Airedale and myself at the same time. That seems good to me. Then we bond and we are helping each other.
