Woody

I just wanted to let everyone know that Woody is an absolute delight. I adopted him at noon on Saturday and by Saturday evening, he had won the hearts of everyone (both canine and human) with whom he came in contact.

He walks on his leash as though he has been in the neighborhood all of his life and he comes into the house as though he has lived here forever. He has favorite beds and perches throughout the house and has a difficult time deciding which he prefers most.

Once he gets me to sleep, he gets down from his human bed and makes rounds throughout the house before he returns for kisses. Early this morning (around 4:30 a.m.), he came to alert me when he saw two spotted fawns from his perch in the sunroom window. Sunday morning and yesterday afternoon, he came to alert me that the cows, whose pasture backs up to Woody's backyard, were making noises. He has decided that he does not like to hear those cows talking, and he comes to get me so that I will hold him up to get a better look or better yet, take him out on his leash so that he can personally let them know of his displeasure.

He gets a brief morning romp with the neighbor's dogs. He even has an older dog up running around the enclosed area. His evening romp includes the dogs from the other neighbor as well. His only challenge so far is an aloof female diva alpha. She hasn't decided to allow him to get close enough to sniff, but he takes it all in stride and brings her his ball and other toys. I think her heart will melt soon.

My sister met him for the first time yesterday and has decided that she will kidnap him the moment I turn my head. He had no problem welcoming her and taking an early afternoon walk with her. After his walk and drink of water, he led her through the house and showed her that he wanted to get up on his human bed. He hasn't yet decided that he likes using the little set of steps, but he quickly learned how to do so.

Well, that's all I have to say about Woody's first three days in his new home. He sends his love and gratitude to you and his kennel mates for being so good to him while he was with you. He also says not to worry about him because he's got his human wrapped around his fluffly little paw and has found his forever home.

Sincerely,
Woody and Cordellia