When Carol and I went our separate ways, Carol and I knew what a bonded pair of dogs they were. Pirate really needed a yard with a 6 foot fence and Carol adores both Charlie and Pirate as much as anyone could. Though I truly believe Carol and I love Charlie and Pirate as much as the other person, I was ok with the idea of the boys living with Carol and knowing that I could find another great dog to help them have a new forever home.
I knew that with my involvement at Rescue Ranch, I had lots of great opportunities to find a great dog to share my life with. I asked a Rescue Ranch Staff member, Austin if he had any suggestions. Austin, who like me lives in an RV, has a unique perspective on what I am looking for. Austin suggested a hound mix Remington who had been surrendered by her family late in 2020 due to her aggression to another family dog.
Once she arrived at Rescue Ranch, ranch staff asked the family if there had been any changes that might have caused the change in this beloved family member that they had for 5 years. They assured the staff that no, nothing had changed. Staff asked if she was spayed and the owners said 'no'. Staff asked if there was any chance she was pregnant, and again the owners assured the staff she was not pregnant. So Remington's owners were determined to leave her at the Ranch, the staff took Remington into their care.
Shortly after arriving at Rescue Ranch, Remington was scheduled for a Spay surgery at our contract veterinarian in Ashland. Once the vet started the surgery, they found that she was in fact pregnant. She wasn't very far along, but the surgery had gone too far and the potential puppies had already been lost. Once Remington returned to the ranch and completed her recovery, she was up for adoption.
I didn't want to adopt the first dog I came across. And as you will see in an other post, I had considered a German Shepherd named Major. After meeting several dogs including a dog named Sigh, I spent time getting to know lots of dogs before making my final decision.
After much consideration, I know that I made the right decision by adopting Remington. I changed her name to Remi because I just can't stand Guns. And Remi loves it when ever I say her name. Remi will not be sharing lifes adventures with me and I am thrilled to have her in my life.
Remi is the largest dog I have ever had, but she is such a sweetheart and her tail sure wags whenever I come into the room. Baby girl, I will never forget any of the dogs that have come into my life before you, but I sure thank you for being part of my life today and in the future.
Safe Travels
Eric Anderson
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