Callie in MA

Callie went to her forever home in MA on January 26, 2008.

Update in August 2008:

Hello Jeanne,
I was just browsing the GSGRR web site and the June '08 newsletter. I was
compelled to provide you with a pictorial update of how Callie is doing. She
came to us on January 26, 2008 from New Orleans. It has been a wonderful
match for all of us. Callie is a precious and much loved member of our
family. She has opened up and shed some of her shyness and anxiety, though she has a ways to go. She blends in wonderfully with us and our routines. We could not have asked for more in a dog. We look forward to many years with her as a dear and beloved member of our family.
Would you be so kind to forward this message to Callie's adoptive mother
with whom she stayed for 2 weeks before she came north. I unfortunately
can't find her e-mail address anymore. Thank you for your help.

Hope your summer is going well. Greetings,

Michael + Susan

Diane and Jeanne,
Greetings from snowy Mass. We went out with Callie on a 45 minute
walk in a nearby park. She didn't mind the snow, but the surface was very
slippery. We skidded along at times and enjoyed our first extended time
outdoors. She liked it. She is very gentle, quiet, we don't know what her voice/bark sounds like. She is very shy. Most of all she is beautiful and
reacts to her name. We will be beginning obedience school with her next Sunday since she doesn't seem to react to commands like "sit", "come" or "it's all right." She is a fine girl, strong and we are thrilled she is with us.
We will keep you updated. Thank you for all your help and care of her.
Michael and Susan

Name: Callie
Age: approximately 3 years
Gender: female
Spay/neuter: yes
Vaccinations: up to date
Heartworms: negative
Date of intake: 1/08

Callie and her brother were dumped from a truck on the side of the road. Considering Callie doesn’t have any bad habits, we can’t understand why! Callie is a long, lean lady who is calm, gentle and submissive. She alternates following the family and finding a soft place to take a nap. Callie likes to play with our resident golden retriever. She stands by the door when she needs to go outside, and waits without barking to be allowed back inside. She periodically tries to climb on the couch, but gets off when told no. She does not respond to commands like sit. However, she walks on a loose leash without pulling. Even a younger child would be able to handle her on a walk. After the second night she started lying down in her sleeping crate even during the day.

Callie was spayed two days ago, so her stitches means limited activity this first week. She has begun showing a slight interest in balls when our dog plays, but has not been allowed to run. Also, we have had to stop them playing together numerous times, as dog play tends to be too spirited for her condition. She was also treated for tapeworms, which explains her thin body and enormous appetite. With those eradicated and lots of nutritional food, she should fill out into an even lovelier girl.

Please call and see if Callie is the right girl for your family. By the way, she does not yet respond to her name, so a new name would be no problem.