Tula Finds Her Forever Family

Prayers are answered; Tula has found her forever family! A woman from my husband's work and her family adopted Tula this evening. It's a bittersweet day for my husband and I. We helped Tula open the next chapter of her life and close her chapter with us. My rescue partner, Kay, was here to give Tula a proper send-off.

Tula greeted her new family like old friends, which they were as she had met them previously. She had no quandaries about going with them when it came time to leave. It was a perfectly choreographed scene. In addition to keeping her Mr. Man company while he works from home, Tula will have two children to keep her busy.

To say that my house feels a little emptier without her around is an understatement of mass proportions. However, I know the joy she'll bring her forever family will be greater than any absence I feel.

Tula @ Kamp Kimmy

Ok, it's been 3 weeks since Tula came to Kamp Kimmy and she has settled in nicely. She has firmly put the boys in their places and let them know exactly where the boundaries are. I love it when a dog can speak good dog language! At first, it had me concerned and worried that she might not be good with others, but my fears were quickly relieved in seeing the 3 all interact. I say 3, because Lisa doesn't do much interacting with the other dogs. She mainly does her own thing and everyone else leaves her alone to do it. Though, I must say, that lately Lisa has been interacting more with the boys than she has in the past. She will occasionally sniff them or get right in the middle of whatever they're doing. The boys both look after her, too; it so cute.

Tula has been great with Lisa. It's usually an eye-brow raising thing to watch girls interact. In my experiences with dogs, I've had more girl-girl disputes/fights happen than those between the boys. However, Tula has treated Lisa with respect. It's nice to see that. It just adds to list of beautiful qualities Tula has. We've discovered a few things about Tula since she's been here both good and areas for development. She is a neat dog and a real lover. I need to find her a home before she becomes a permanent resident here!! And letting her go will be a bittersweet moment, in which my husband and I will probably cry like little babies. That's the beauty of dog rescue. So let the tears come. I know the joy she will bring that lucky forever family will be incredible.