Henry, in safe hands after thumbing a ride from the ASPCA.
Remember my Lucky Dog blog post? It was about Kristen Limbert, the Coordinator for Humane Education at the ASPCA. While chauffeuring the Henry Bergh Childrens Book Award winners to a fundraiser to benefit a southern California animal shelter, Kristen stopped on a busy highway to rescue a puppy.
Now, that was one lucky dog. What were the odds of an ASPCA van crossing his path, headed directly to the local Animal shelter?! He had no tags, so was dubbed Henry — for the book award, of course! Kristen vowed that if no one adopted him by the end of the week, she’d take him home.
Many of you commented to that post, wishing the best for Henry. Well, guess what? You get your wish! Kristen emailed this week with this wonderful news:
I thought you all might like to know that Henry, the adorable little critter that let me rescue him off the California freeway has been adopted by a family out there. I had spoken to SEAACA (Southeast Area Animal Control Authority) staff on Saturday, when his stray hold was up, and at that point no prior owner had come looking for him. He was doing well, no longer limping, but still waiting patiently for a family. I was planning on taking him home myself, if he wasn’t able to find a new home easily and quickly. Such a sweet dog. However, I wanted to give him a few days, to see if a new caring person would come forward out in CA, saving him what would surely be a stressful flight to NY.
I called yesterday to check on him, and to begin making arrangements if he was still there, and he had been adopted!!
A smidgen of sadness, definitely, but I know it’s for the best. Hopefully he will have a happy, healthy life in Southern California. Good news for everyone involved!
Hi Beth. What a marvelous story and ending for your heroics. I am so blessed to work with such wonderful people in the best organization in the country. The book awards were great and we really were thrilled to participate and have the opportunity to share the event. Thanks for sharing your blog. L
Aw congrats to Henry! I’m so glad he found a good home and a loving family.
Jim is currently snoring while on tie down. It’s adorable. A couple others and I have decided on a nickname for him: Papa Thug. We were laughing about it on Friday night and were up till 3 AM EST just talking. Jim was being a goof and pawing me. Must be a labradoodle thing to do… I’ve noticed that he looks a little like an old man so that’s how he came to be Grampa. Later, I didn’t like the name and I also wanted to be courteous to the older gentleman who was also a student in training, so I changed it to Papa. Jim has bushy eyebrows and a beard. Something one may or may not expect in an older man. The “thug” part came from our discussion on how he looks like he would make a really good bouncer at a club and how he looks tough and thug-like. So no one would mess with him even if he is a total sweetheart. Thus came the nickname Thug.
Our harness walks are getting better and better each passing day. Tomorrow will be our adventure at yet another town but with more distractions and obstacles. I cannot wait.
I hope all is well for you and I will write again later!
Take care,
Sarah & Jim
Sarah, you wer up until 3 am?! I don’t know how you do it! Sounds like you are having fun, though, and that you and Jim are learning a lot together. Keep up the good work.
And speaking of good work –Laura, you are right: ASPCA rocks!
I just found out Jim’s weight today. *smile* He weighs 81.9 pounds and is 2 pounds heavier than the assumed biggest dog on class. He is “the largest dog” on class. It’s been established and I’m kind of surprised. I knew he was large, but I didn’t think I’d walk out of GDFB with the biggest boy there. I’m so glad because I love big dogs… I believe Jim is the biggest dog I’ve ever had. I used to own Malamutes but I didn’t know their weight.
Our training has been pretty intense in this heat of the summer. I can’t believe I chose July to be here. *laugh* I hate heat. But Jim is doing quite well.
Anyway, I hope all is good and I agree with Laura. ASPCA rocks my socks!
Take care,
Sarah
But Sarah — didn’t you tell me that you yourself are small and short?!
Indeed, I did tell you I was short, Beth. That’s why I’m laughing so much at Jim’s size. I’m 5’2 ish and he’s half my weight. *smile*
We’re halfway through training! We get to visit Flushing, NY next week Wednesday!
Whoa time is flying!!!
*sigh* I love guide dog school…. *laugh*
We go everywhere!
Hope your days are going well.
Take care,
Sarah
Sarah,
You could write advertisements for guide dogs schools! Your expression, “I love guide dog school….we go everywhere!” is a perfect tag line!
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