UPDATE FROM JOHN:
Feather is doing very well...making little bits of progress....still won't let me pet her, but she is coming closer and taking liberties that show me that she is
continuing to progress. It might be
years or never on allowing a person to pet her.....but that is OK.
Here is a picture
of her laying on my bed while I was showering. She is happy, healthy and
content and that is all that really matters. She is a very sweet
girl......docile, submissive, peaceful, affectionate, playful.....lots of good
qualities. I would not even consider
re-homing her. She is very much a part
of my home.
As my hounds get older.....at some point I am going to
consider adopting a good playmate for
her. My younger hound is 10 and has
permanent immune problems that will keep him on steroids the rest of his life. The other hound is 12.
Chico is doing great and often can be found sleeping next
to Feather. I have let Feather get a bit
chubby......(just like her dad)....so I am trying to very
slowly.....taper her food off
gradually....to keep her at a proper weight.
It took me a long time to accept the fact that she was no longer a
starving stray. If she hears me open a can of cat/dog food.....she is right
there by my side.....hoping for a treat.
I always give her a little bit on the end of my finger and she takes it very gently.
The Beagle is one of Feather's best friends.....his owner
asks me to babysit from time to time. Feather loves having "Ripley"
around. Ripley is almost Feather's age...so they play vigorously.
Sincerely, John, Chico, Feather and the kids
1 comment:
This is such a beautiful and heartwarming story, and I never get tired of the updates and photos of Feather. Thank you, John, for giving life back to
Feather.
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