Hero is in and OUT of the cold!

Remo · 12-07-2008, 07:22 PM

Hero, until about two hours ago, had spent her entire life in the backyard of a house in Vienna VA. A former adopter of two of my fosters lived near by and couldn't stand to watch this poor dog spend her second winter outside.

Another volunteer evaluated her and found her to be sweet, but terrified of everything.

When I found out that it was going to dip down to 17 degrees tonight (and you would not believe the horrible cold wind today!) I told John (my SO) that I could not stand the thought of her being outside tonight in this cold.

So off we went and got her out of that wretched backyard. The people that owned her made a big deal about how much they loved her. Yeah - so much that she hadn't seen a vet since she was a puppy. After we loaded her into our van, she wiggled up between the two front seats between us and hunkered down.

When her two previous owners walkted out to say goodbye to her, she did not even look up at them.

She is now happily lounging on a dog bed and spending her first night ever, inside. I am so happy she's here and out of that yard!

pupresq · 12-07-2008, 07:50 PM

Yay! Another poor soul out of the gold. Good job Remo! Please post pics when you get a chance. Would love to see this girl enjoying the good life.

Not sure it was the name her crappy owners gave her or not, but I've always loved that name, even if the mythological Hero didn't fare too well.

kshort · 12-07-2008, 08:02 PM

How wonderful! I can't imagine how great it must feel to this sweetie to sleep in a warm home on a soft bed. Great save - thank you Lea and your foster who spotted this poor girl!!

weber1b · 12-07-2008, 08:28 PM

Hoorah for you!! Another dog will have the life it should have instead of just being a possession out in the yard. People like this treat their cars better. Nicely done!!

Skye'sMom · 12-07-2008, 08:37 PM

Thank you. Another dog in from the cold. What a difference for this dog.

Pictures?

SunCzarina · 12-07-2008, 08:39 PM

Good work! This says so much

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Quote:When her two previous owners walkted out to say goodbye to her, she did not even look up at them.

sit,stay · 12-07-2008, 08:50 PM

I enjoy all the fosters I get, but the ones that have spent their lives outdoors are the ones that really end up stealing my heart. There is nothing like introducing a dog to just how good life is when they are on the inside of the patio doors for a change!
Good job saving this one!
Sheilah

oregongsdr111 · 12-07-2008, 10:49 PM

Prinzsalpha · 12-07-2008, 11:20 PM

Way to go!!

Myamom · 12-08-2008, 08:39 AM

WONDERFUL!!!!!! THANK YOU!!

(It's been bitter...my heart is heavy for those animals that must endure this weather)

12-07-2008, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Remo Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,396	Hero is in and OUT of the cold! Hero, until about two hours ago, had spent her entire life in the backyard of a house in Vienna VA. A former adopter of two of my fosters lived near by and couldn't stand to watch this poor dog spend her second winter outside. Another volunteer evaluated her and found her to be sweet, but terrified of everything. When I found out that it was going to dip down to 17 degrees tonight (and you would not believe the horrible cold wind today!) I told John (my SO) that I could not stand the thought of her being outside tonight in this cold. So off we went and got her out of that wretched backyard. The people that owned her made a big deal about how much they loved her. Yeah - so much that she hadn't seen a vet since she was a puppy. After we loaded her into our van, she wiggled up between the two front seats between us and hunkered down. When her two previous owners walkted out to say goodbye to her, she did not even look up at them. She is now happily lounging on a dog bed and spending her first night ever, inside. I am so happy she's here and out of that yard! __________________ Yours in GSDs and rescue, Lea Good Dogs for Good Homes Virginia German Shepherd Rescue www.shepherdrescue.org

12-07-2008, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
pupresq Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,485	Re: Hero is in and OUT of the cold! Yay! Another poor soul out of the gold. Good job Remo! Please post pics when you get a chance. Would love to see this girl enjoying the good life. Not sure it was the name her crappy owners gave her or not, but I've always loved that name, even if the mythological Hero didn't fare too well. __________________ http://www.brighterdaysforshelters.com Grace GSD Leo GSD

12-07-2008, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
kshort Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 9,448	Re: Hero is in and OUT of the cold! How wonderful! I can't imagine how great it must feel to this sweetie to sleep in a warm home on a soft bed. Great save - thank you Lea and your foster who spotted this poor girl!! __________________ Kris ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Murphy, Sheltie/Keeshond, 10/31/91-10/3/10 Max, GSD, 6/3/96 - 4/26/08 Kitties: Taz, Chessy, Jacki and Lucy Samson, GSD

12-07-2008, 08:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
weber1b Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,481	Re: Hero is in and OUT of the cold! Hoorah for you!! Another dog will have the life it should have instead of just being a possession out in the yard. People like this treat their cars better. Nicely done!! __________________ Clover - GSD 6 yr old Rescue Max - GSD 4 yr old Shelter Patton - GSD 6 yr old Abandoned Rogue - Grey Tabby cat - 11 yr old Stray R.I.P. Spats, Sophie, Emmie, Pooh Bear Remember, if someone has a problem with you.........it is in fact their problem.

12-07-2008, 08:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Skye'sMom Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,761	Re: Hero is in and OUT of the cold! Thank you. Another dog in from the cold. What a difference for this dog. Pictures? __________________ Bonnie - http://www.DOGTORS.com - http://www.k9kollegeohio.com With approval from: Skye, CGC & certified therapy dog (GSD) Buddy, CGC & certified therapy dog (golden, tripod) RIP Sophie - the life was too short dog Solo - CGC, AAT 'stars in the sky dog'

12-07-2008, 08:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
sit,stay Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,056	Re: Hero is in and OUT of the cold! I enjoy all the fosters I get, but the ones that have spent their lives outdoors are the ones that really end up stealing my heart. There is nothing like introducing a dog to just how good life is when they are on the inside of the patio doors for a change! Good job saving this one! Sheilah

12-07-2008, 10:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
oregongsdr111 Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Forest Grove Oregon Posts: 1,075	Re: Hero is in and OUT of the cold! __________________ Paula L OGSDR

12-07-2008, 11:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Prinzsalpha Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 4,988	Re: Hero is in and OUT of the cold! Way to go!! __________________ Human owner to: Prinz-Gsd Ava-Border Collie-Rescue Travis-Ragamuffin Barnaby-Holland Lop Maureen White Paws GSD Rescue In-Take Coordinator http://www.whitepawsgsr.com

12-08-2008, 08:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Myamom Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PA Posts: 12,144	Re: Hero is in and OUT of the cold! WONDERFUL!!!!!! THANK YOU!! (It's been bitter...my heart is heavy for those animals that must endure this weather) __________________ Mya - Queen GSD-..the void will never be filled...Love you always and forever! Until we meet again..... Ava - Princess GSD Cheyenne-GSD Buddy-Sweet lap cat - Forever in my heart...until we meet again... Baby - Crazy cat Spencer - Eclectus parrot

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