Laying on of hands

I have said before that rottweilers are the most tactile of creatures.  Most dogs enjoy some petting, at least some time.  Rotties like it always.  The power of touch is a very real thing.   I think it's the most comforting and reassuring thing that one can do for another, and it works between species as well, or at least between certain species.  I think it's the best thing that you can do for someone who is sick, scared, or alone, be they human or canine. 

Breezy came to us just one day last week.  I think she had been with her former owner most all of her six years of life, so the change must have been unsettling for her.  She took it very well, however, and was quickly beginning to bond with me, thanks to regular feeding and petting.  She has been a very easy foster.  She's housetrained, crate trained, good with other dogs, mellow.  All she wants and needs is someone to pet her, touch her, love on her.  Today she got that. 

Her adopter has adopted a rottie from me before, so she's a known commodity.  Her last dog died several months ago and she's been wanting, needing, another.  I've been on the lookout and when I heard about Breezy last week, I knew I had a match.


 

I had to go to northern Virginia today for VGSR's quarterly meeting, (a big bore) but it afforded an opportunity to meet with Breezy's adopter. 

This woman has had rotties all her life and she knows what to do.  She has good rottie instincts, a lot of experience, and I think she's a perfect match for Breezy.  She needs a dog to love on and Breezy needs the love. 

She called this evening and everything is going well.  This is one that I'm not worried about. 

Breezy heading to her new home.