Friday, May 28, 2010

Homeward bound

Precious met her new owner today and they should be back home in Virginia Beach by now. A lot of rescue work is evaluating both people and dogs. It's more art than science and it becomes a gut instinct. I've made mistakes on both people and dogs in the past, but my best instinct tells me that this was a good match.

She is calm and sedate and seems to be accustomed to a one-on-one relationship. He is a self-described homebody, whose last dog passed a few weeks ago and now finds himself lonely at home and in need of a faithful companion.
She is well-mannered, young and active enough for anything, but mature enough to enjoy quiet evenings at home as well. I kissed her on the head, wished them both luck, and sent them on their way. It's a new life for both of them.