Teddy's try out

Trumpets must have been sounding this morning about 11:00 a.m. when I took Teddy to Cooper's home for what is expected to be an extended stay and hopefully an adoption.  It was a momentous occasion, the first ever adoption prospect for Teddy. 

Maybe he knew this was coming and the importance of the day.  He didn't make me chase him around the kennel this morning the way I usually do when I try to get a leash on him.  He hopped into the van like he knew where we were going.  When we got there he went into the yard and immediately began checking things out, much more relaxed than the first time we visited earlier in the week. 

We sat up a crate for him indoors where he will be near the other two dogs at night. 

Cooper was happy to see him, but then, Cooper is happy to see anyone and everyone.  Cooper is just a happy dog.  Cooper is confidence, Teddy is fear.  There is a sweet old girl named Honey who is about Teddy's size.  She is as calm as Teddy is nervous.  I think all the dogs will get along and enjoy each other.  Both of the resident dogs have a lot of offer Teddy and I think he could be a good companion for both of them as well. 

Only time will tell if he will make friends with the dogs, leave the cats alone, stay in the yard away from the chickens and horses, learn to live indoors, and learn to trust a human being.  Hopefully, this will be Teddy's time.