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    New foster dog!

    Chase arrived here late yesterday afternoon. He almost broke my heart before he even got out of the shelter building. Chase is approximately two years old and has spent 14 months in the shelter. He knew that it wasn't his turn to go outside. It was a huge fight to get him to leave. How sad that a shelter is the only safe home he's ever known.

    Put him in the foster dog isolation pen--where he can see my crew through the fence, but no chance to scrap. He seemed to be happy enough there so I went inside to make dinner while he checked out his new space. Shortly after, HUGE commotion from the dog run area. Go running outside to find Chase and Raven desperately trying to play through the fence. They were
    best buddies when they both were shelter residents. However, Raven's been with us for seven months. I thought they would have to be reintroduced just like dogs who had never met. Nope! They clearly remember each other. Anyone who thinks dogs don't love should have seen these two when I put them
    in the same pen! There was much howling, play bowing, licking, pure joy at seeing an old friend again! They slept curled up together in a big ball of black & white fur!

    Chase is a husky mix--who knows what the mix is. He's black and white with brown eyes...legs that are way too long, ears are too big for his head and his tail is so long it makes an extra curl when he carries it up! But he's adorable and very sweet. A little timid, but not like Delta and Antare were when they arrived. He's a little lanky, but he's got a nice stride on him and should be a good skijoring dog.

    If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you must find the courage to live it.
    --John Irving

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    !!!!!!!!! That is the sweetest story! I have tears pouring down my face. Awww!

    He's so GORGEOUS! I love those long legs! Maybe he's got some kind of shepherd in him or something.
    Alyson
    Shiloh, Reece, Lolly, Skylar
    and fosters Snickers, Missy, Magic, Merlin, Maya

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    OMG! He is gorgeous! I love the story, and I'm so happy they remember each other. I love the long legs and big ears. I can't believe how beautiful he is!
    Dayna, Alex, Phoebe, Cleo, Rolo, Scooter, & Holly

    Thank you so much Popcornbird!

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    What a beautiful story about Chase and Raven--when Chase was a little scared of his new place, he found a friend to keep him safe--how wonderful.

    He is gorgeous!!!
    Emily, Kito, Abbey, Riley, and Jada

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    What a wonderful thing to meet up with an old friend. They both thought they'd never see each other again! Fantastic of you to rescue him. He's a beauty, and I agree with Aly that he looks like maybe there's some shepherd.

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    That was a wonderful story.
    I truely believe that dogs remember and
    that Chase and Raven remembered each-other.
    I am so happy for both of them.
    I agree with Aly, I wonder if he has some Shepherd
    in him?


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    What a touching--and heartwarming--story.
    How is sweet Felicia doing?
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    What a wonderful thing you have done. Not only are you fostering beautiful Chase ........ but now you have reunited him with his long lost buddy Raven.!!!

    How gorgeous
    M!
    "No dog is born either vicious or friendly, but rather a blank slate that is moulded, for better or worse, by the owner."

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    Originally posted by Steffi N
    What a touching--and heartwarming--story.
    How is sweet Felicia doing?
    Felicia is doing great! Into everything and causing trouble all over, but sweet and cute! Just like a kitten should be!
    If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you must find the courage to live it.
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    What a beauty!! Thanks for saving him.


    Don't buy while shelter dogs die!!

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    Awww....What a wonderful story~!!!

    Chase is a handsome young boy~!

    Thanx for sharing~!

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    He's so gorgeous!!!

    I do hope he finds a forever home soon.
    ~Kimmy, Zam, Logan, Raptor, Nimrod, Mei, Jasper, Esme, & Lucy Inara
    RIP Kia, Chipper, Morla, & June

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    How wonderful that Raven was there to help Chase through a nervous time. That story made me cry, too! Thank you so much for protecting these sweethearts and helping them find forever homes!
    Oreo and Molly

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    Chase is stunning!

    Your story of Chase & Raven was great, I could just see the 2 of them so happily playing together

    Thanks for letting us see your new foster baby!

    Huney, Bon & Simba-missed so very much
    Remembering all the Rainbow Bridge Pets

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    That story melted my heart! That is wonderful that Chase could find comfort in his old buddy so quickly. I think Chase is part giraffe. hehe. Those are some loooong legs! He's a handsome feller.

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