Rayne's Realm: Should I Adopt this Rescue Dog? 😍
What do you think? Should I adopt this dog? 😍
This puppy was rescued from cruel abuse. Chained at the bottom of a yard, starved, getting no food except sometimes a slice of bread, neglected, getting no attention except brutal kicks. A neighbour woman witnessed the continued abuse and alerted the village mayor who used his authority to take the dog. The woman then took the puppy into custody, gave him food and love. Under her care, he grew into an affectionate, healthy young boy, ready for his forever home.
He’s gentle, a good guard dog (that’s what I need, living on my own in a rural location), good with cats (important!) and with other dogs. I’m seriously thinking of adopting him.
The fosterer has brought him here for a one-week trial visit. We’re now on Day 2. Rocky (that’s the name the fosterer gave him) loves it here. As much food as he wants, no chain, a lot of space to run around in and explore, and plenty of cuddles.
I like him a lot. 🥰 Even the cats approve of him. Only alpha dog Ginger is not pleased. He makes it clear that he doesn’t want another dog.
(You may remember that in January, I adopted another dog, a female karakachan. Although she was a nice dog, for some reason she had it in for Ginger, and bullied him mercilessly. It got so bad, I had to put her on a chain to protect Ginger - not something I liked doing - until I could find a new home for her. So I have a vacancy in my home and m heart. But Ginger is still traumatised from the experience, and is set against letting another dog live with us.)
What do you think - will Ginger come round? Shall I adopt this dog?
D.L. Lewellyn has interviewed me for her blog. It’s a detailed interview, about writing genres, writing with cats, life in Bulgaria, tips for writers and more. These may actually be questions you want to ask me, so here you can find the answers.
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Greetings from Bulgaria
from Rayne
and also from Sulu, Uhura, McCoy, Chekhov and (sulking) Ginger.
Regarding the situation with Rocky and Ginger, I think I would sit down privately with Ginger and explain the situation. He needs to know you don't want to replace him. You may need to use images as well as words. Sometimes it's easier to communicate with cats and horses in this way, than it is with dogs. It all depends on how your mind works and connects with theirs. But if Ginger understands why you want a second dog, and both of them are to protect you as well as your companions, he might be more welcoming. This advice might sound woo woo, but it stops being woo woo when it works.
I have no advice in regards to the Ginger v. Rocky situation. I hope that time will help Ginger come around. The 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months time frame for adjustment worked for us with our most recent adoption last year but those were two cats. And often what works for cats doesn't for dogs and vice versa. I also can't really recommend an on-line writer's critique group for you to join. Gee! you're probably thinking right now. You're not much help. Still, I was pleased to see that you're continuing writing. Best, Juliet K