Mimi

I would like to share my first two days about new home. This first year of life has been hard for me. A litter of puppies (4) that were taken from me, shot in the head and left on the side of a road somewhere in Missouri. Through several miracles I ended up at NMDR in Peyton, Co. During the six weeks at NMDR, I had a neurosurgeon look at my head. The bullet only went under the skin and exited the other side so, I’m actually okay. I have had a tick and lice bath...I was a mess, not to mention being very depressed. Thankfully I had my own kennel space at NMDR and I was able to go outside whenever it got too crazy. I am afraid of other dogs and the barking really scared me. That is background that is starting to fade in my memory.

On Sunday, a woman by the name of Terry came to look at me. She seemed nice, had a gentle touch and saw me for what I could be, not the past that was on the papers that she read about me. She decided to take me home and had to run to the car for her purse. I was so excited that I tried to follow her, wagging my tail. The ride home was quiet and safe, I had the whole back of a Subaru Outback with blankets for me to lay on, the first of my very own. The widows were open and a gentle rain was falling. I just knew this was going to be great.

I am now living in a wonderful home where I am the only dog. I have run of the whole house but I think I like the sunroom the best. My bed is next to a sliding glass door so I breath in the breeze and hear the birds in the early morning. I am remembering some early training as I walk very willingly on a leash and know not to potty in the house. These first two days I have slept a great deal due to being mentally and physically exhausted. My new friend (much better than owner), Terry always says Hi Annie when she opens the door. This morning I responded by bounding out of the sunroom jumping all around her. I thought she too needed some encouragement. Terry has horses and cattle and in time I am told I will be able to use the knowledge a Border Collie has and the Lab in me will love the day when I swim in the pond after being with the cattle. All in time, I know. For know I am very content to have flowers, trees, birds to look at through large windows. In Casa Blanca the closing line is .."here's to a beautiful friendship." I think is fitting as I found out that Casa Blanca is Terry’s favorite movie. This IS going to be a beautiful friendship!