Horsefeathers! Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 He's home!!! Well, he's HERE, anyway... not exactly sure where "home" is at this moment. A lady called today to tell me that she'd found Devin hiding in her garage yesterday. She said she'd tried to call earlier and couldn't get anyone(?). Anyway, she was soooooo nice and even took pictures of me and Devin just because she was so happy this had a happy ending. As it turns out, this is a lady who also does a bit of independent rescue, too. It seems Devin has had himself quite an adventure. The new owner was thrilled that Devin has been found, but he is still so freaked out by this whole thing. He has spent HOURS and HOURS hunting for Devin in daylight and darkness, going from door to door (they did do a radio ad and we were in the process of making up posters) and was devastated and I think he is feeling like it was his fault. He isn't sure right now that he wants to keep him. I think he's feeling overwhelmed. I don't really blame the guy. Devin is with me tonight, but the guy said he'd let me know tomorrow if he wants to try it again. Another friend is supposed to stop by to talk to him tonight to perhaps calm him down and see if he can help come up with solutions to prevent this sort of thing from happening again. If he decides not to keep Devin, he'll just be with me a while longer; no big deal. I'm not going to be angry about it. Some dogs and some people just don't go well together, though it seems Devin was enjoying himself. Oh well, I'm just glad he's safe and sound!! I was soooooo worried about this boy, I was just plain sick over it. Thanks so much for the prayers and positive thoughts!! Apparently, it worked!! :angel: Quote
ellieangel Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 How wonderful that he is safe and sound :klacz: Quote
Malamum Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 Whoo Hoo!!!!! So glad he is home safe and sound. What a relief. Quote
Marble Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 yay! finally a happy ending! i am so glad to hear he's back :) Quote
Angelboddy Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 :thumbs: Yeah, Devin! :thumbs: :angel: Welcome home. :angel: Quote
imported_Cassie Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 What a relief .....thank goodness he was found! :angel: :angel: Quote
courtnek Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 Does the lady who rescued him live near you? I was afraid he might be heading back your way...you're his owner in his mind, he hadnt adapted to his new home yet. that kinda thing takes time - Alex tried to run away three times the night we brought him home... His new owner needs to secure him strongly for a while - until he adapts and accepts his new home...the poor guy probably feels like Devin doesnt like him.....I felt that way about Alex too, but eventually he will settle into his new home and be happy. It just takes time..... I am VERY VERY glad that he is safe and sound.... :D Quote
Daisysmom Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 Oh good!! I have been thinking of him all day!!! So he was on a big adventure :nono: :nono: Quote
Queen Bitch Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 I totally had my fingers crossed when I opened this thread and read it with one eye squeezed shut. Yay!!!!! :angel: Quote
Horsefeathers! Posted July 29, 2003 Author Posted July 29, 2003 Yeah, isn't it WONDERFUL?? I am still on top of the world to know that he is safe and sound (and stinky at this moment... what did he get into? :-? ). The poor ol' boy... tonight he's banished to solitary confinement. He has come back itching and scratching like you wouldn't believe, but has no fleas (he was recently treated with Advantage, but I did look, anyway). I thought maybe he had gotten into some poison oak or ivy, but the vet said he may have come into contact with (ack) mange. He said that it wouldn't take long at all for him to start itching if he has sarcoptic mange mites on him. So Devin is under solitary confinement until tomorrow morning when I can get him in for a mange treatment just in case. I LOATHE dips like you wouldn't believe, but will make an exception where mange is possible. I have too many animals in my house to risk it. Anyhoo, thanks again for the well wishes. I will know tomorrow whether Devin is going to be with me a while longer, or if the guy will want to try with him again. :angel: Quote
Horsefeathers! Posted July 29, 2003 Author Posted July 29, 2003 courtnek napisał(a):Does the lady who rescued him live near you? I was afraid he might be heading back your way...you're his owner in his mind, he hadnt adapted to his new home yet. Actually, I live in a town about 30 miles away from the town where Devin was adopted and found. The town he was adopted into is also the town he has spent his entire life prior to coming to stay with me. I was actually thinking he may have been on the hunt for his previous owner, but I really and truly think he was looking for ANYONE. Devin simply hates to be alone. Imagine my red face (yet relief) if he had turned up at the previous owner's house, who trusted me to find a suitable home for her baby. :-? :oops: Quote
bk_blue Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 Yippee!!! glad the little boy is back with no (major) harm done. 8) Quote
behle Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 It's absolutely fantastic that Devin was found and is home! I was so worried about him and am so relieved that it all turned out okay! :D :D Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 that's the best news I have heard in days :multi: I have been worried about him Quote
meehs Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 Glad to hear that Devin made it back in one piece! He's a very lucky little dog! It would be enough to freak you out, but hopefully his new owner will come around. Wasn't it some really wierd circumstance anyway? He went out of the pet door onto the screen porch and chewed his way through the sceen! Wasn't that it? It would be easy enough to prevent something like that from happening again you'd think! Quote
marion Posted July 29, 2003 Posted July 29, 2003 :D Welcome home Devin :D So glad to hear he's safe and sound, except for the dreaded itch. Quote
lizzie Posted August 1, 2003 Posted August 1, 2003 YAY welcome home devin!!!!!!! just out of curiosity, what breed is he and do you have any pictures? :lol: :lol: :lol: :olympic: Quote
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DogPaddle Posted August 1, 2003 Posted August 1, 2003 Roo - Now that's enthusiasm! :lol: Glad Devin is home safe and sound. Quote
GoldenLuv Posted August 2, 2003 Posted August 2, 2003 Wow thank goodness Devin is home. He was in our prayers. Well hopefully his new owner will be able to work things out and try it with Devin again. But I guess if it is not ment to be it will all work out in the end. Well Glad that he is in his "Home" and hope that he will stay that way. :multi: :multi: :smilecolros: :Fade-color :Fade-color :rainbow1: :rainbow1: :olympic: :olympic: :lol: I love all these neat little graphics...how can you pick just one and especially on such a happy ocassion!! :) Quote
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