Michelleva Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 The rescue has been inundated with applications........ sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) When I clicked onto your PetRescue advertisement for Bonnie it had had nearly 900 views and that was pretty well just after you'd posted advising it was up. ETA that it is now up to 1,098!! Edited January 5, 2014 by Danny's Darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelleva Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Bonnie has a meet and greet tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Good luck miss Bonnie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Yes, you picked a great photo as well. She does look so sweet in it! Hopefully the rehome will go well and be the final crown on your first foster success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelleva Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Thank you for the good wishes. To be honest I had serious doubts before going ahead and planning the meet and greet, I really questioned if we were doing the right thing. But the reality is we had no intentions of getting a second dog at this time and regardless of the fact that she's a real sweetheart, I need to follow my gut. I know the rescue was getting more dogs in yesterday, so there will be plenty more opportunities to foster. :) I've come to terms with the fact that she will be leaving and it will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelleva Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 I feel horrible. The friend who rang me and asked me to foster Bonnie initially is putting me on a guilt trip for not adopting her. I think she just assumed she'd be able to talk me into it. A pet is a big responisibility and not one I take lightly. Its a time commitment, a financial commitment and adds extra to my workload. I don't think I've done anything that I should feel guilty for. I just don't understand some people. None of this is coming from the rescue group I might add, although they would have been very happy for us to adopt her. I've never been made to feel that I need to justify anything to them. I'm trying to put it out of my mind and focus on getting Bonnie a great new life, which she deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Then maybe said "friend" should apply to adopt Bonnie then... or is that too much of a commitment for them to make? Ignore the "friend" and do what YOU feel is right for both you and for Bonnie... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 None of this is coming from the rescue group I might add, although they would have been very happy for us to adopt her. I've never been made to feel that I need to justify anything to them. That's all that matters really. Friends cannot always understand the rescue/foster/rehome trajectory. However, seeing she was the one who asked you to foster, maybe she does, but was wanting something more . Don't feel horrible; you are considering what is best for Bonnie. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelleva Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Then maybe said "friend" should apply to adopt Bonnie then... or is that too much of a commitment for them to make? Ignore the "friend" and do what YOU feel is right for both you and for Bonnie... T. Thats exactly what I'm doing. This "friend" has fostered before, but I don't think she's ever let any of them go, she lives on a rural property so has a lot more room than me. She took one that came from the same place as Bonnie and within 20mins decided she would be staying. She obviously assumed I would do the same. Through this whole process I've had a lot of pressure from her, and when I said I've really enjoyed fostering, she'd come back with, they're not all going to be as easy as her. In other words, don't bother, you won't be able to do it. I honestly don't know if I'll ever have two dogs while I have Georgia, and I'm totally ok with that. Ok, I'm letting her negativity go now and concentrating on the job at hand. Bonnie is my priority not, stupid pushy people who have their own agenda. Breeeeeathhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeee :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Some people were behind the door, when tact was given out. That 'friend' may be excellent at 'reading' dogs, but not too good at 'reading' humans. You've been Bonnie's foster-carer & have done everything in her best interests. You're also in charge of your own household & what fits best into your life. All of that has led to your decision that Bonnie is available for adoption.... which was the 'contract' when you took on the fostering in the first place. Keep going forward ... no place for guilt in that. We were in a different position when we took in rescue sheltie, Danny. We wanted a second dog to go with resident sheltie, Shelley. The 'want' was already there.... & by lucky chance he showed up. Edited January 7, 2014 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelleva Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Well I'm overjoyed to say that Bonnie has picked her forever family and they are so awesome, I'd be happy if they adopted me too. She's going to get taken to dog obedience, visits to the local dog park, the beach, numerous other walking tracks, her own crate, grandkids coming to visit and a brand new outlook on life. The people were wonderful with her, they've had shelties in the past so know what to expect, re grooming etc. She instantly went up to them, took treats gently and had no fear of them at all. I can't believe it. And as a bonus, we get to keep her for the next two weeks because her new family is going away and we all thought it best that she have a nice smooth transition. I'm a very proud foster Mum, I'm going to treasure the next two weeks with her. Her new Mum has promised to stay in touch, which softens the blow a little. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 You taught Bonnie what good humans are like. So she knew what to look for in her new home. You're right, she picked them!!! As a foster-carer, you did mighty good ... and deserve to feel proud. Lovely that they'll keep in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikira Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Great to hear everything worked out as you hoped. Enjoy the next two weeks and take lots of photo's. What a great outcome. Di Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelleva Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys, I'm proud as punch, we did well. The rescue group is already asking if I'll foster again. I have a feeling Miss Bonnie is going to be one spoilt pooch, like every princes deserves to be. When they left I felt no sadness, just joy. Its a great feeling. I had a lot of love and support from everyone here too, which I really appreciate, so I'm passing on big hugs to you all. Edited January 7, 2014 by Michelleva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Oh fantastic news! So glad to hear it :D Well done to the Michelleva family including Georgia! ETA - and on to the next one to get ready to go to their forever home! It really is such a valuable thing in helping dogs find a fantastic home, not just a place to live that they may not thrive in. Edited January 7, 2014 by Simply Grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 The people were wonderful with her, they've had shelties in the past so know what to expect, re grooming etc. She instantly went up to them, took treats gently and had no fear of them at all. I can't believe it. And when you think about the meeting and how Bonnie behaved you can push out your chest and say: I did that. Congratulations. And, as Tikira has said, enjoy the next two weeks and we want to see more photos. Oh, and there are lots of threads here that finish up along the lines of: and she just jumped into the car and didn't even look back :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 and she just jumped into the car and didn't even look back Ain't that the truth! It's the best feeling in the world when it all comes together and we know we've played a part in helping a dog get to their perferct forever family. Well done Michelleva! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Lovely news, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelleva Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 Oh, and there are lots of threads here that finish up along the lines of: and she just jumped into the car and didn't even look back :laugh: :laugh: Now that wouldn't surprise me at all. We will definitely be snapping lots of pics and continue her socialisation over the next couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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