I have a departure date, folks! I’ll announce in the next entry.

And along with that announcement will come the much anticipated story of my rescue dogs from China, terrier-mix Beanie and campus stray Lucy. They’ve been with me since March and after several unsuccessful visits with possible adopters where they were separated, I discovered pretty quickly they must remain as a pair. This kind of bonding is one which causes great difficulty in placement. Not many people want two dogs, and these two especially have specific quirks and persnickety behaviors which not everyone wants to put up with.

After advertising numerous times in my local newspapers, on Facebook, posting flyers around my community, emailing friends and just word-of-mouth, my two have found their forever homes.

It’s quite the story, one which still has me astounded and affirms that, yes, prayers are absolutely answered. Be watching for that to follow as well. (See below Beanie with Lucy, in the back seat of the car, after spending a week with their new mom and loving every minute of it! Full hand-over is tomorrow.)