He'd met Tyson a week before and after some misunderstandings with another All Dog Rescue volunteer, Tyson's had his home visit and completed the approval process for adopting Rondo. We'd told him he was going to his new home on Thursday, and we think he understood. He looked a little sad going to bed on Thursday night, like he knew we wouldn't be tucking him in the next night.
Yes, we tucked him in at night. It was the only way we could get him to stay on his bed whenever we would walk toward the door to leave. He loves being around people so much that he didn't understand that he sleeps his room and we sleep in ours. Big deal, we spoiled yet another dog. There are worse things we could have taught him.
On Friday I worked from home and then we took Rondo to Tyson's house, which is perfect for him. Tyson was very prepared, having set up water, a blanket, and lining up all kinds of toys for Rondo to have. We'd brought all of Rondo's toys with us too, since he'd managed to tear into each of them, making them no fun for any other dog that comes along. Well, he didn't rip into his fluffy man, but that was from Santa, so of course he got to keep that.
One toy was this stuffed lobster squeak toy with ropes for legs that neither Chiquita or Rondo had shown any compelling interest. It lived in Rondo's room and rarely was sniffed or touched. I'd mentioned to Dave that I guess it would be available for the next foster dog, since there was no sense sending it with Rondo since he didn't like it. While I was working in the office/Rondo's room on Friday, Rondo picked it up and took it to his blanket. I said to Dave, "Watch--he didn't touch that thing for 5 weeks and I bet he rips it apart just so he can take it with him." Sure enough, about 30 minutes later, I look over and the poor lobster was missing an eye, crying fluffy white stuffing from where his eye used to be.
Apparently this dog understands more than we thought.
He wasn't great in the car--insisting on riding in the back seat instead of the tailgate of the Jeep. But since Tyson drives a two-seater BMW, it was futile to fight it.
We are positive that Rondo will be well taken care of in his new home. He has a fenced in yard to play in, a room of his very own again, and a person to look after him and continue teaching him how to be a good dog. We're so glad to have gotten a chance to save him, since without us he probably wouldn't have been around for Thanksgiving, and now he's starting a new year with a wonderful life ahead of him.
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