The foster

After two months we finally found a family interested in our foster basset, Georgia. We've had a few previous bites from other people but each time they backed out either because they had time to think about their impulse or because they realized they didn't want a senior dog.

Well, we finally had a big bite from a young newlywed couple with no kids. They were specifically looking for a senior dog because they didn't want to worry with house breaking and a dog chewing up the house. My only concern was that they live in an apartment home complex (like town homes, each with its own little front and back porch and a grassy area outside the door) and I was afraid that Georgia's tendency to vocalize her loneliness would make things difficult for them since they both work full time during the day.

Regardless they were really excited to meet her and give it a shot. We dropped Georgia off at their home in beautiful Napa this past Saturday.

This is Georgia riding comfortable in the back of my parents car, on the way to her hopeful new home.

I got an email on Sunday letting me know that she had a great first night and weekend bonding with them. I knew they'd be hooked if they could just spend some time with her. But my biggest worry was the first week ahead.

I didn't hear anything until about noon today. A long email telling me that Georgia spent all of the first day in her crate crying while they were at work. A neighbor had come over to let them know (not complaining, just informing). They let Georgia have the living room yesterday and when she came home Georgia was quiet at least, but they haven't asked the neighbor yet if she cried all day again. This morning Georgia bolted out the door when they tried to leave for work and they had to chase her down. My guess is that she was making a mad dash to their car so as not to be left behind again.

Anyway, they've asked for an extension of their trial period, originally planned for a week. I've told them to take as much time as they need before making their final decision to adopt or not. I'm crossing every appendage I can that a sense of peace and comfort comes over Georgia and she settles into her new home.

She seems so happy with them. I want her to stay there. She'd be loved forever. They sent me these pictures and I'm hoping with everything I've got that it works out for everyone.