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We thought it was time for an update on our little rescued angel, Luka. We love her to bits. We are SO HAPPY that Joy worked us over and got us to apply to be a foster home for Snow White. (Sorry we flunked the fostering course and ended up adopting her.) We changed her name, and she responds beautifully to Luka. She has adjusted to living here literally overnight! Even though Luka has gained about 5 pounds in the month that she’s been with us, she’s still lean. You can count her ribs, but the vet was happy with her look, her diet, and her feeding schedule.
She really surprised everyone in the Introductory Obedience Training Class. She MUST have learned hand signals in her young life (less than a year). After a few classes, the trainer said Luka could skip into the Advanced class. She can sit-stay, down-stay, wait-stay, and come, all on voice and hand signals. She’s also learning to hit the deck with a distance down. We live near a river, and she is beside herself with the ducks, geese, and swans… but very timid about going in the water. So, the ducks, geese, and swans have learned to retreat to the river when Luka approaches. Of course, she’s always supervised and on a leash at the river. With people, she’s really lovely and sweet. We get compliments about her all the time.
At Angels of the Snow you are doing great work. Please know that this match was made in heaven.
Renee reminisces about the day she brought Tara to meet her new Mom: Yep, I'll never forget her. She was so pathetic when she limped out of the shelter. I got this little disabled girl into the back of my station wagon. BEFORE I got out of the parking lot, she had ripped down the dog barrier. HUH? DISABLED? So I put her in the back seat and had her restrained by a leash. Nope, she chewed right through that! I had to pull over a couple of times on my way down to the Cape 'cause she was all over the car. She ended up standing as close to me as she could while I drove. As I chatted with her, she rested her head on me. Eventually, she got more comfortable and curled up in the back seat. I'm glad to hear 'Tara the Terrible' hasn't lost her attitude. It's what I love about this breed, their individuality.
Homecoming
Pictures tell this story far better than words ever could.
What kind of Siberian is worth a 17-hour drive up and down I-95? The answer is a very special Siberian named Lakota.
A few weeks ago, Bob and Whisper (the gray one) piled into Bob's truck and headed south to Virginia. They picked Lakota (black and white) and then turned around and headed home. After five days in Rhode Island, Lakota is doing well. His ribs are 95% hidden, now. He and Whisper are already a bonded pair, and they draw a lot of attention on their morning walks. Thank you, Bob. Thank you, Whisper. Great job. You're a couple of real Angels.
In addition to transporting Lakota, Bob and Whisper brought CeCe, an honorary Siberian, to visit Ed. CeCe and Koyuk immediately became fast friends. CeCe loves to snuggle and ride in the car while Koyuk, the blue-eyed Siberian, is something of a backseat driver.
Yolanda says, "Here is a new pic of the furfaces. I finally found a toy that Tara likes to play with more than chewing dishtowels. I got a kong biscuit ball and stuffed cookies in it so they are really hard to get out. She will play with the thing long after Picasso gets frustrated with his and walks away."
Aurora tries to get acquainted with her new brother Loki, who seems more interested in finishing his treats.
Dennis and Layla
Kevin, Joe, Kate, and the dogs (Tolstoy and Prada). Names sound familiar? Click HERE.