Phoebe

Updated 6/7/2011

Phoebe,  age 3 1/2

MATCHED

Anyone suffering from double  vision?? We think we might be! In just the first week of June, we’ve taken in three pairs of Goldens. Sister and brother Mandy and Gary came into care on June 1,  and sisters Phoebe & Sophie, as well as Brylee & her friend Bowan, all arrived on June 6.

“Phoebe and Sophie—absolutely gorgeous Goldens”

That was the headline of an e-mail sent out as soon as these girls arrived in foster care. Truer word was never spoken! They are beauties. The two sisters grew up with a single loving, caring owner, but shortly after their third birthday, life changes meant that she had to find a new home for blonde Phoebe and red-gold Sophie. Up to date on vaccinations and heartworm medication, healthy, freshly groomed—the only “work” these gals need is:

* A spot of dieting (to turn them from slightly plump to stunningly svelte).

* A little leash work; right now they pull like mad, but with practice they’ll improve quickly.

* The chance to get used to indoor living. They’d spent most of their time outdoors, but they already seem to have the hang of “potty outside”—on their first night indoors, there were NO accidents. The owner told us they were chewers, so we’ll be careful to keep “chewables” out of reach until we know more.

These two sisters grew up with little kids and would even sit patiently to let a 6-year-old bathe them in a big washtub—but they ARE big, energetic girls, and can knock small children over with out knowing it! Slightly older children might be better for them.

One very important note: NO CATS, NO RABBITS, NO BIRDS for these two! They are dedicated cat chasers, and Sophie has even caught birds. It’s possible that with time they might come to accept a cat, but better not to take the risk.

The early report from their “overnight hotel”:

They are LOVELY!  Sweet and affectionate, very people oriented.  When I got home from work, they were so happy to see me, as though they'd known me for a long time. They were a little uneasy meeting our houseful of dogs—seven, including a couple of houseguests. But soon they were sniffing noses, and really doing quite well together.  We have them together in the sunroom, and I have been in there with them frequently, but whenever they are left by themselves, they have been angels.  They watch what is going on in the rest of the house, but there hasn't been a bark out of either of them.  They are incredibly well mannered.  They ate their dinner very politely.  I tested them by messing with their food bowls while they were eating, and neither of them showed any food protectiveness at all. 

They had a great night.  I was up once with them at one AM; they went outside, used the restroom, and went back in and back to sleep.  This morning there were no messes anywhere in the sunroom. What good dogs!

We headed to the vet’s and they rode in the car like champs, no whining, no pacing, just two classy ladies watching the world go by.  When we got to the clinic, they just wanted to say hi to everyone.  They are starved for attention, and love everyone instantly. And everyone at the clinic fell in love with them instantly, too! They are truly wonderful girls.

Phoebe is already matched to her forever home, but as we learn more about her we’ll post updates. Her former owner told us that Phoebe’s a real lover: “If your foot isn’t touching her, then she wants HER paw to be touching YOU. She loves it when you use her as a footstool!”

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