As our loyal blog
followers, we’re sure you’ve popped over to our Facebook page at one point or
another to check out our ‘going home’ photo albums. (The albums are chock-full of photos
of our animals leaving our shelter with their new families. Check them out if you
haven’t already!)
Why do we take these
pictures? We’ll answer that question with a simple image:
That picture above is
proof: these ‘going home’ photos capture an incredibly beautiful moment in the
shared life of adopters with their new family members. This happy pup is Tully
(now Freya!) going home with her ecstatic adopters! Madeleine and Jeff wrote in
to us to gush about their sweet new life together as a trio: we’re happy to
share their joy with all of you now!
Tully has been with
us for 3 weeks now and we could not be happier. Jeff (my love) and I are
convinced she is an angel from heaven, we cannot believe how well-behaved and
adorable and loyal and perfect she is. We have re-named her Freya, which means "lady"
in Scandinavian, and is also the name for the Norse Goddess of Love. :)
From the day we took
her home with us, Freya has not left our sides. I go to school and work during
the day, but thankfully Jeff has a very flexible job and is able to be home
with her when I'm gone She is the sweetest girl, always down to play and romp
when it's time, but very happy to curl up on the bed with her stuffed ducky toy
when Jeff and I are studying or working or eating. She is literally the best dog
I've ever seen -- and I'm not exaggerating just because I'm in love with her.
;) Freya is attentive, knows how to be gentle even when we're rough-housing and
playing around, immediately sits or stops when she hears a stern tone, comes
when called, and gives all the kisses in the world. And only 14 months old! I'm
amazed at how well she responds to our voices, and our patient consistent
training. Freya has only had ONE accident in the house, ever! And she learned
right away how to ask at the door to be let out. We genuinely can't believe our
luck.
Jeff and I go on many hikes and
adventures, and she has been an incredible travel companion. She especially
loves sprinting up and down the beach and splashing in the ice-cold ocean. On
long drives, Baby Frey curls up on a blanket in the backseat and sticks just
the tip of her nose out the window. In general, as long as Jeff is there or I
am there, Freya is content and calm. She knows that we will love her forever
and take care of her no matter what.
Overall, our little
happy family could not be more joyful about Freya. All our friends are jealous
that we get to cuddle with her all night. ;) Thank you, thank you, thank you
for caring for her until we could.
We're so grateful for
the work you do.
Hugs from the humans,
and kisses from Freya!
Thank you for the
AWESOME pictures, Madeleine and Jeff! Give Freya lots of cuddles from all of us
here at Berkeley Humane (that’s right, we’re just as jealous as your friends
are!)
Want to submit your
own going home story with us? We welcome ‘em anytime-- we love featuring them! Email elines@berkeleyhumane.org
with your own story and pictures, and we’ll happily put you up on our blog,
too!
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