Tyree August 15th, 2008
It’s been a hectic week at the Village as we greet four new fosters and welcome back a former graduate.
First up is Sweetie Petie, a doe-eyed brindle girl around 3 or 4 years old. She was sprung from a Kentucky animal shelter by one of our ever-vigilant FBV volunteers. We don’t know her story and her foster family is still evaluating her physical health and temperament, but I think it is safe to say that, even through the blurry picture, she definitely looks like a Sweetie!
Next, we have Gabbi, a 5-year old fawn California girl who loves to sun herself on sandy beaches.
Her previous owner had some health problems and asked one of our volunteers to help Gabbi find the perfect home. Gabbi is the quintessential Frenchie diva and can turn more heads than a Hollywood starlet.
Then, we have Stewie, who became displaced when the older Frenchie in the household decided he really did not like this young upstart in his family. Stewie is a 13-week old pied male, full of all the love and spunk that comes with being young. So far he is healthy and getting along well with the other dogs in the house. His foster mom is currently working on his house manners (and her timing!)
The Village also picked up Rocky, a Frenchie-Boston Terrier mix with floppy ears and
cuteness to spare. Rocky’s Boston Terrier brother did not like him either so he was handed over to us. A pair of very dedicated volunteers drove 22 hours round trip to pick up this little guy. Rocky is two years old, neutered and gets along with kids, other dogs, and people (although he seems to prefer women over men).
Finally, we welcome back Betty Boop. This gentle gal has certainly lived her share of bad days and has always come out on top, all without losing her loving disposition. Through no fault of her own, Betty is now back with the Village and once again looking for a place to hang up her leash permanently.
It all goes without saying that none of these dogs would be here if it weren’t for the dedication and tireless efforts of our volunteers. Many of them put aside what they are doing, hop in their car, and drive, sometimes hundreds of miles, to pick up a Frenchie in need. Each and every time. Thank you to ALL our volunteers. The Village would not be here if it was not for them!
We doubt it will be very difficult for Stewie to find a new home. This little firecracker so far has a clean bill of health and the energy to prove it. He wakes his foster mom up at 5:00 AM for breakfast and potty (or is that PARTY?) time. Then it is off to terrorize his foster siblings who aren’t quite sure where this young whipper-snapper came from and why he cannot seem to stay still. He also has a special affinity for shoes and furniture legs.
