Today was adoption day for Scout’s Honor, the animal rescue organization where Tim volunteers and through whom he fostered EZ, Tyson, Dexter, Maverick, and Pixie, with some overnights from several other dogs along the way. Once Tim adopted Pixie, putting the forever dog count on The Compound at four (including his Rex, and Tom’s and my Margot and Guinness), I think we knew future fosters could probably be only for weekends and shorter visits.
Except…today he texted me a photo of a couple of little rescues whose mom could no longer take care of them. At eight years and eight pounds each–well, I have a soft spot for this breed. So for at least a time, until they either find a great foster setup or the ideal forever home, we’ll hear the tiny clicking of mini-dachshund nails on the hardwoods again.
Meet Esther and Amber:
Margot and Guinness think they’re pretty silly, but so far, everyone gets along.
They like to sleep on the dog bed on my office floor, but right now, they’re burrowing UNDER a dog mattress inside the largest crate. They are two very sweet little girls who any home would be lucky to adopt.
Overall, I’d say I really like this weekend a LOT better than the same weekend last year. In 2009, it was great to see Greg and have king cake, but this year, Tim is safe at home with Rex and Pixie and that’s the best gift of all.
gorgeous girls!
They truly are. And loaded with personality.
you can tell from the video …
Weiner Girls!
Love them —
Just beautiful!
They’re gorgeous! Shame you can’t ship them to the UK.
They look like real sweethearts. It’s great that they get to stay together while being fostered.
Please lock this journal entry to ensure my husband can’t read it.
Yours,
‘Nathan
(also: Aww! Swooby! Wubby-nubbies!)
While that visit was certainly not under the best of circumstances, I am so grateful I was there to help in whatever small way I could.
Since I don’t know how to set my camera for night pictures, I didn’t take my camera to the parades last night, but I thought of you guys while I was out there. This guy had a wienerdog puppy inside his coat–just the head sticking out, which was so damned cute–and he whored the puppy for beads! Twas awesome.
How sweet are they?!?!?!?!
Cute, cute, cute!
Mmm, what a difference a year makes . . . (can it really be a year? !!).
I love those short little legs Dachshund have – thy look so playful. And the way Esther (I assume she’s the dark one) is scouting the room at the end of the video is wonderful – she’s either making herself at home or plotting mischief!