| May 21 Written by:aajoanne
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Thanks to member Labdp for her contributions to our blog! Pete is going to the big city. His life has come full circle. Rural dog who was neglected, suburban dog learning the ways of life indoors, to a forever home New York City. The God's of Adoption are smiling and tails are wagging.
Second chances come when you least expect it. Just in the nick of time, guided in ways we cannot foresee.
He was all kinds of Pete during his visit with his new owners. All of the reasons I love this boy were evident. Short of racing through the house with lingerie, he showed them his many wonderful sides. Playful, curious (oh so curious!), adaptable, tolerant, quick to learn. He has come so far and has so much potential.
Luckily we are as enchanted with his new owners as they are with him. Now, all that said, he has some big changes coming up beginning tonight when he boards a plane for his new life. Big changes can be overwhelming, and he will take some time to adjust.
I trust they will be patient with him during this period, especially as they clean up an accident or two. It's bound to happen. I know they will dote on him, nurture him, encourage him.
And yes, it's hard to let him go. In a way fostering is like giving birth. We've invested a lot of ourselves in his growth. He will always be one of mine, even though is he theirs too. In the best scenario, the forever home "adopts" the foster Mom (or Dad) too. All we ask for is pictures and updates on how our pup is doing. Should we get to cross paths (and in this case we will!!) all the better.
Pete scored big. But then with his "WhatchYaDoing, CanISeeIt, IsItForMe attitude" how could he not.
I love you Pete - be good, enjoy the big city, wow them with all your Pete-ness.
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Congratulations Pete I am very happy for you! Enjoy your new home and have a safe trip!!! :)
By MissPixie on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Awww! That's great for Pete! I feel for you though....I know it's bittersweet. I haven't had my fosters long and I still get attached. I'm glad to know you will be kept in touch with Pete's new life adventures. I'll miss the cute stories!
By cacky on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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God Bless you and Pete...........:)
By sandralovesaries on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Congratulations Pete on your new family! May you always have lots of love and the kind of life you deserve. They're lucky to have you sweetie.
By hippiemoon on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Pete !! You rock !! God bless a thousand fold your new forever parents !!
By bedbiscuit on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Congratulations yes, to Pete, but most of all to you, his Mom...because of you, he will take with him the confidence in knowing he is loved! From there- Pete will live a wonderful life.
By kwndog on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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God, this is a prayer for Pete... Dear Lord, may you keep Pete safe from all harm and keep him in your heart every moment to come, and keep him in the hearts of his new owners, trusted with his precious life. God bless you Pete !! Amen !!
By MIVIDASOPHIE on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Congratulations Pete! :) And to you foster mama! for loving and raising such a great boy! Had one of my fosters visit me yesterday~ she's so grown up and well adjusted...it's wonderful to see!
By UBS_Mom on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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A Blessing has come down for an angel as he. A blessing he was to angel as YOU. There truly are miracles still left in the hearts of humans. I WISH YOU, PETE, AND HIS NEW PARENT(S) MUCH LUCK, HAPPINESS, AND LOVE!!!
By tomithyll3 on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Bless you!! Pete will always be a part of your family. It's great to know that he has found a forever home and I congratulate his new parents. I send my blessing for all.
By countryLiving on
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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Congratulations Pete and your new family!!! There are so many blessings here -- a loving foster home that gave you a strong beginning, and a loving forever home that will continue to give you the great life you deserve. And, let's not forget, a loving dog, just waiting to be adopted so he can share his love with even more people. Joanne, my heart goes out to you both with respect and admiration for what you have given to Pete and with understanding for the many feelings you must have seeing Pete go. I'm glad you will be able to stay in touch with him. You are all in my prayers tonight, which are filled with gratitude, hope and love.
By CJs_Mom on
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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AWWWWWWW...IT GAVE ME CHILLS OF HAPPINESS!!..THANKS SO MUCH TO JOANNE WHO CARED FOR PETE..AND TO HIS NEW MOM AND DAD..DON'T YOU WISH WE COULD RESCUE THEM ALL!!!...GREAT!!! HAVE A HAPPY TIME IN YOUR NEW HOME PETE!!!
By pets_r_cool on
Monday, May 26, 2008
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CONGRATULATIONS PETE.....I just finished reading the book 'One at a Time' about a week in an American Animal Shelter. How heartbreaking...but PETE, you are lucky..you get all the benefits of a second chance...
Everyone needs to read this book....and then I truly believe there will be more 'PETE's' out there.
Blessings to all.
By kimNdanger on
Thursday, May 29, 2008
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