Meet Holly.
Today Allison got a call from the Humane Society. A man came in with a dog; his tenant had moved out a couple of days ago and only today had anyone heard the whining from the apartment.
The first thing that was obvious - and if you have a peek at Holly's belly in this picture, you'll see it too - is that Holly is a few days away from being a family. And since the Humane Society is not set up to properly care for litters of puppies - and even if they were, could there be a worse time of year to add work to a staff already stretched thin? - they called Allie.
So now my girls - Lily and Flower, who sorta stayed behind after their kittens were adopted - have a roomie. Flower is unimpressed, but Lily seems to be accepting it all with a certain equanimity - aided by her occasional forays over to the newcomer's food bowl.
And in a few days (a very few days, from the looks of it) we'll be immersed in puppy goodness.
I would feign resignation, or annoyance, or exasperation. But I think you all know me better by now.
Yeah, this'll be a fun Christmas.
Oh, that is the saddest story. How could a person move out and just leave their dog alone in the apartment!?
Great Christmas spirit on that grinch.
I'm glad to hear her story will have a happy ending.
Posted by: Ern | December 21, 2007 at 08:05 PM
Kudos to you for taking in a soon to be family in need.As a person who just agreed to foster 2 pugs til June(adding 2 our own 2 pugs and 2 elderly pissed off cats who live upstairs.) I am quickly understanding A: Why you say yes all the time. And B: Just how exasperating it can be even though you know it's a good thing.
Bless you for being such a good man. Happy Christmas!
Posted by: KrisT | December 21, 2007 at 08:47 PM
The cruelty displayed by some people still amazes and disgusts me. Holly is one lucky lady.
Posted by: AB | December 21, 2007 at 09:23 PM
May visions of sugarplums and birdies dance in your head.
Posted by: Dewsweeper | December 21, 2007 at 09:29 PM
...who is sure he saw you on Compass tonight in the Farmers Market shoot.
Shamelessly looking for camera time...how many times did you walk past that cameraman?
:)
Posted by: Dewsweeper | December 21, 2007 at 09:31 PM
You have raised some fantastic women. That you and your family take on abandoned pets like this, well, it makes me think better things about humans. That pooch is a sweetheart. Good luck!
Posted by: Lala | December 21, 2007 at 09:57 PM
I would just like to add that the news of foster puppies was not immediately met with a positive reaction. But, because it is Christmas, I got to pull out the trump card when the parents hesitated...
"What, is there no room at the inn?"
Honestly, how could they say no to that?
Posted by: Allie | December 22, 2007 at 09:56 AM
A single, heavily pregnant female, at Christmas, looking for a place to stay... sounds vaguely familiar. Seriously, Allie never even gave you a chance.
On another note, I hope little miss Holly learns from this experience -- being young, pregnant, and in trouble will NOT make you a pop star or her sister. It's a difficult lesson.
Posted by: shari | December 22, 2007 at 01:11 PM
You guys are really wonderful
Big hugs to the Lings
Rob
Posted by: Robert Paterson | December 22, 2007 at 02:33 PM
How could someone leave a dog, let alone a pregnant one, behind in an apartment? I'm glad she was found. And even more glad that you guys are taking care of her until her pups are ready to be adopted.
Posted by: Squirl | December 22, 2007 at 10:11 PM
Holly is a lucky lucky dog
and
you are all awesome for taking her in
Posted by: twisteduterus | December 22, 2007 at 10:20 PM
http://lingfosterpets.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Allie | December 22, 2007 at 11:49 PM
I can hardly wait for photos and video of those adorable little guys! Man, does Christmas get any better?? A new grandson AND puppies!??! COME ON!!
Yes, it is truly just amazing what humans are capable of. Clearly, positive (YOU) and negative (the thoughtless person who abandoned poor Holly) and Praise God for the positive ones like you Lings!
Don't skimp with the puppy goodness, eh?? PLEASE SHARE! It is not like you will be busy or anything?? Teehee
Hey...is that a whelping area you already have set up for her?? WOW! You guys are GOOOD!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Lowa | December 23, 2007 at 12:59 AM
how is Roxy taking this news?
Posted by: OpGal | December 23, 2007 at 08:16 AM
Roxy doesn't want to talk about it.
Posted by: Allie | December 23, 2007 at 11:09 AM
See? I told you you enjoy the puppies Allie brings home! LOL Have a great holiday and sniff some puppy breath for me!
Posted by: Just Some Girl in Ohio | December 24, 2007 at 02:27 PM