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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Update on Billie Jean

Billie Jean never should have been at TAS for as long as she was, every day getting more and more stressed, more and more reactive. She's another example of how a dog in a shelter may exhibit problem behaviour but once brought into a calm, stable and nurturing environment, her true personality comes out (Molly and Bella are two other recent examples). I'm very happy for this girl.

From the new owners of Billie Jean, now Mady:

I am happy to report that Mady has settled in quit nicely. I took her for a bike ride when I got her home she was so happy to have some freedom by the end of the day she was in our unfenced yard off leash with other dogs walking by on the road and she had minimal reaction we just had to tell her no and she did not attempt to go after the other dogs. I certainly did not think when I brought her home that she would turn around this quickly the following day she met another dog on our evening walk and was introduced without incident.

I took her for a kayak ride this morning and although she is unsure of water she trusts that I will protect her and she was happy to be in a boat on top of the water. We have planed a camping trip for next weekend and I will be sure to send you some pictures. Thanks again for trusting that I would be a good fit for her your judgement was right on.

P.S. Cats were not a problem for either side.




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6 comments:

  1. CatherineJune 20, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    What a sweetie. Such a nice update, thanks for sending it in. And what a lucky dog to go camping :)

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  2. Bev McMullan-KunglJune 20, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Lovely...I'm so happy for both of them!

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  3. AnonymousJune 20, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    That sounds like a wonderful life for Mady and a nicer name too! Thanks to her compassionate owners for the update. We all love to hear the happy endings to the stories of the THS dogs in need! and Mady's is a good one. looking forward to the "camping with Mady" photos.

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  4. MonikaJune 20, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    I've had my eye on her, but so happy she is in a good home. Congrats guys! She is lovely!

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  5. MonicaKMJune 20, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    She seems like such a darling!!! YEY for happy endings! :) blessings to all.

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  6. AnonymousJune 20, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Delighted to hear BJ has a home. Was rooting for her and told lots of people about her. I am dying to know what happened to Rosebud? She looked like another charmer.

    Merlyn's mom

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