The Hunt for Fido #7

 I am here to announce that the hunt is not over yet.  We drove the hour and a half to Eugene to attend a adoption event at the local PetSmart.  By the 6 o'clock start time the waiting line in the store was 20 + people long.  All were waiting for a chance to find a new furry family member.  There were big dogs and little. Adult and puppies.  Lots of puppies.  I think that's what most folks came for.

   We went there to see a particular dog, Parker.  The photo on the website showed a little white cutie.  And a cutie, he was.  He was a very happy, active dog.  But he just did not feel like the right mix so we declined to adopt him.  Fortunately there was another couple that was interested in him, so he was going to go to a new home that night.   

   Today I did some more searching online.  I have been in some of these sites so often I know them by heart.  It does seem that the rescue organizations are hampered by Covid19 precautions so the wheels do not turn very swiftly.  It's a test of patience for sure.  But with the help of a friend, I found a new site, Match Made In Heaven Rescue.  On their website I found another dog to apply for.  Take a look at Romeo.

Romeo is a three year old Yorkie mix.  He gets major points in cuteness don't you think?  I'll keep you informed.  I am keeping calm.  We have been disappointed several times so far.

Time to Pray

I saw this girl on our last day at Bonneville

 

Tourist day in the Gorge.

 One of our last days off we spent the day driving around like tourists.  We drove Historic Hwy 30 from exit 35 all the way into Gresham.  There are many waterfalls.  About six are running right now.  In the spring the number is twelve or more.  Driving Hwy 30 is exciting not only because of the scenic beauty but also because the road was opened in 1916 when the cars were a bit smaller.  

   Like I said we stopped at several falls.  This one is Horsetail Falls

Wakeena Falls

Oneoda Tunnel

Oneoda Gorge

 Columbia Gorge and Vista Point 

It was fun being a tourist for a change.

The Hunt for Fido #6

 I hate to admit it but here we are and we still don't have a new dog.  We have come close twice.  Both times we were too late.  Both dogs sounded great.  Both of us were very disappointed.

   As of today there are 5 candidates we interested in :  Ben  and Parker in Eugene

                                                                                        Jicama and Klondike  in Portland

                                                                                        Desi       in   Boise

               Oh and I just inquired about another fella       Sir Lancelot  in Tualatin

I must admit that I am getting better at searching for dogs that are looking for new forever homes.  And there are way too many out there needing love.  If you are thinking of a new pet, please consider adopting a rescued one.   

                                                                          

The Hunt for Fido Day 5

 Drove to Silverton on Sunday.  Woods Creek Rescue was not what we imagined.  Not as organized, Not as nice. Not as clean.  We visited two dogs.  Rosco was the one we were aiming at, but he turned out to be a jumper and a nipper, two actions that we do not condone.  When we knew Rosco was not right the volunteer host brought out Zoe, a small fuzzy Shepard mix.  She was a cutie but a little too young and full of spunk for us.

  Today Randa and I spent the day as tourists stopping a four great waterfalls along Historic Highway 30.  During our day, I received several emails from rescue organizations that I had contacted the night before. Tonight I completed and emailed two applications .  Let's see what happens next. 

Oneonda tunnel

  There's a light at the end of my tunnel and it's Randa and Hunter

The Hunt for Fido pg 4

 Change in plans.  

   Bad News ::

     Friday afternoon we were going to SW Washington Rescue Center, to see Babo.   Friday morning I received an email saying Babo had been adopted.  Darn ! He was high on our list because he was a Dachshund .   

    Good News::  

     We received an email from  Woods Creek Rescue Center offering us a "Meet and Greet"  to meet another candidate.  So our Meet and Greet with Rosco is scheduled for Sunday at 1pm.

                                                                                         Rosco

We still have a meet and greet with Chantel of BarkK9 Rescue Monday at 1pm

We have not heard back from One Tail at a Time that have Jicama and Klondike.  They have our application, we are just waiting for the volunteer staff to move through the process.

So the hunt continues.