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Molly found her forever home!

Do you guys remember, just before the start of the year, John found a little puppy wandering down the bayou? She was skinny, covered in fleas, and her right eye was sealed almost entirely shut from a combination of mange and infection.

Molly at the vet, January 2014

 

We got her fixed up, and after a vet-mandated two-week quarantine, introduced her to the boys. Since January, they’ve played and tussled, while Molly learned how to live inside a home. She had NO clue in the beginning… “Might as well stand on the kitchen table to get a better look out the window!”

Molly out for a walk

This sweet little girl loves to curl up your lap as much as she loves to chase a ball. She has an unending supply of energy, but she’s also a bottomless well of affection.

Molly has two quirks: She dislikes being handled by strangers and will growl a warning when someone she doesn’t know well tries to pick her up or restrain her – and if they push it, she’ll snap her teeth (though, having seen that happen twice, she doesn’t actually attempt to bite – just warn). That quirk actually cost her a home with a family in Louisiana because they were unwilling to give her the time she needed to feel comfortable with them picking her up. She has found a couple here in town who are accepting of that quirk (and I have that feeling that the woman will be picking Molly up for snuggles in no time at all… the two of them seem to have a good connection).

Her second quirk is that she resource-guards her food. This new family of Molly’s has a gorgeous dog, Bella, but they’re willing to feed them separately, which is what we’ve been doing here.

Molly and Cooper snuggles

Because of those quirks, though, we want to set them up for success, so we’ve offered to waive the adoption fee in exchange for them taking a training class with a trainer we know here in town.

But, regardless, they are excited to bring Molly home! And Molly and her new sister get along famously! Here are two short cell phone videos her new lady sent after their trial day on Sunday:

Molly and Bella 1 from Maggie Marton on Vimeo.

 

Molly and Bella 2 from Maggie Marton on Vimeo.

Isn’t it funny how much alike they look?! In person, they’re practically twins, though Bella is nearly three times her size!

We’re still working out the final details, but Molly will go home with her new family this week. I will miss having the little sprite around here, of course, but I’m thrilled she’s found her family! (And I’ll make sure they send us pics and updates to pass along!!)

Comments

  1. That is amazing news!! Bella has a mini me. Bella looks like she will be a great friend and companion for Molly, I love how bella stayed on down on the floor to wrestle with little Molly, it says a lot about her temperament and personality. So happy for everyone!

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  2. Hooray for Molly in finding what looks to be a great fit for her forever home. Hooray for a family who will work with her needs and Hooray for you for rescuing her!
    win-win-win!

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  5. This is fantastic. Molly is so cute and I’m happy she has found her forever family!

    Isn’t it funny how we gravitate toward dogs that look like the dog we already have? My previous two were similar (and in fact I got asked all the time if they were the same breed) and of course the Ginger Sisters are peas in a pod.

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  6. Yay! Wonderful news! Molly is such a sweet girl, and you all have done such a great job with her. I’m sure you will be sad to see her go, but it looks like she’s in the perfect place. Congratulations!

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  15. Yay, so happy for Molly! It looks like she and her new sister are going to be having a ball together. It is funny how much they look alike, only in different sizes!

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