Tuesday, 10 August 2010

a new member of the family



It has been a very exciting 24 hours.
I don't know if you remember but a while ago, I was really pining for a dog.
Well meet Dusty, Dad and Mum's new dog. While she is not technically my dog, and I don't live with them, they live so close by ( over the road) and I'm over there often, a bit like an aunty I guess all the benefits of dogginess with less of the responsibility. It's like the next best thing to owning my own dog. When Dad talked about getting a dog, I always said I would help him out with the walking and some of the care if he needed, so she's like my half dog. If that makes sense.
Anyway Dusty arrived yesterday. And she is the most gorgeous dog, she's very sweet, gentle, affectionate and loves people. To be honest, having only been here for 24 hours, we are still in the process of getting to know her. She's 3 years old, and a stumpy tailed Cattle Dog cross. She is really quite a beautiful dog to look at as well.
Dad got her from the RSPCA, and found out later after he decided to take her, she was just 6 days away from being euthanasied. We think she may have been abused by the last owners, but already she seems to be settling in well. And I'm in love.

10 comments:

beck said...

I can see why! She has a lovely face and beautiful eyes. I hope she settles in well, yay for Mum & Dad!! ps love her name x

Selina said...

Ohhh, Dusty is sooo sweet! And yay for you guys rescuing a dog like that. My Mum got her latest cat from the RSPCA and she is 12months old. One of the sweetest cats she has ever own.

Miss Muggins said...

Dusty is gorgeous. My dog Matilda is also part cattle dog. She was days away as a puppy from being drowned by a farmer, for being dumb. Lucky for us, as she is loyal if not smart! (she is 14 now)

Jodie said...

and she has a spot right on the top of her head to show you were she likes to be kissed !

74 Lime Lane said...

that is such a great story Jess and she is absolutely lovely, what a sweetie!

KellyJo said...

Yay!!! It appears you all have saved a very sweet, beautiful dog. I love that!!

Sam said...

My heart skipped a beat when I read she was really close to being put to sleep...how could anyone do that? She is just beautiful, and i would dearly love a doggy like that. I'm so glad she was rescued by your family xxx

Love Sam xx

Ooty said...

such a sweet look in her eyes! Enjoy her =)
xo

Claire said...

Oh, Dusty looks so easy to love! I miss having a doggy around. Have a wonderful time together : )

handmade romance said...

Oh Dusty is gorgeous! Im so happy he has gone to a wonderful home and will have a long, happy, loving life with a super fantastic aunty!! xx