Spice has returned – an hour after the TG Bus left! Our yard is fenced; with upright boards, five and half feet high – looks like Fort Topley but Spice was desperate and scaled it somewhere. We are very rural, a hill or small mountain across our road, the river, railway tracks and field filled with beautiful black Angus behind us then Highway 16. We are a half mile from the hamlet of Topley on one side and a neighbour with pastures of horses on the other side. Basically there is little to interest a dog close by except maybe the horses but the neighbour also has a shepherd (Tia was adopted from TG 10 years ago) and a shepherd/English bulldog mix they got last year. They chase any unlucky intruders back where they came from. They are not dog friendly. So I knew Spice was nearby but hiding in the forested area. And she was. She did not want to leave. Her new family will be disappointed I am sure. Maybe they will look at Shelagh instead – she is going to foster in Vancouver with Diana. Shelagh would be an excellent family dog – she is gentle, eager to please and willing to learn. She walks on a loose leash, sits and downs. She has a very good recall as well. She has a gentle, soft mouth when taking treats and she doesn’t jump up – an ideal family dog. Maybe Spice wanted Shelagh to have a home. Are dogs that perceptive?
The TG Bus is almost there! Arrival before 11 am. Dave slept in the canyon, had breakfast in Hope and is on the freeway. Dave, Dixie, Stan and the kids are all waiting! Pictures of arrival and adoptions to follow! Stay tuned!
Dave and terry have arrived! Lucy is already gone to her new home – good thing Kate knew what Lucy looked like!! Dave thought she was Leesa!! Rudy is with his new mom Susan, Dollie is on her way to the airport – thank you Caroline! Spice's family is coming to see Shelagh, Pixie is leaving in a couple of hours – and Shelagh (to her foster) if she is still there. Organized chaos is what it sounds like on the phone! Very happy people – oh and Ivan is more than his little mistress expected – smaller, softer, sweeter just much more precious!
RUDY and TITUS (who going to Bullie Buddies!)
Susan writes!
Rudy, whose new name is Jaxon, and Honey Bear are home. Jaxon rode home in my lap,
fast asleep most of the way. He is a strong young man with a great heart.
I'm in love all over again!
Stan (it is Stan who worked with Honeybear when she first came to TG) got some
great pictures of Honey Bear, and will post them on the
blog, soon. It was wonderful to reunite those two, even tough Honey was
much more interested in Jaxon than she was in seeing Stan.
I am so pleased to have Jaxon as our second generation Turtle Gardens dog!
Thank you, so much!!!
AND
Jaxon and Honey Bear are getting along like a house on fire. PJ is a vocal
referee. I don't think we could have found a better fit than our red boy.
Turtle Gardens is a doG-send!
Susan
Famileis meeting their newest members – check the TG Gallery – click on the picture that says we made it to Vancouver and see more happy dogs and people!!
Caroline and Mike front of the TG BUS!! They volunteered to to take litlle Dollie to the airport. But they also took Dollie to Petcetera where she chose a stuffie and a chew toy to accompany her on her short flight to Victoria with Pacific Coastal. Pacific Castal rocks!! They support recue dogs so please fly Pacific Coastal when you need to. Thank you Caroline and Mike – volunteers certainly help Turtle Gardens. Without our many volunteers who transport dogs to airports or foster homes, who foster dogs, who do all our homevisits to match pets and people we wouldn't be able to save as many as we do. Thank you Dave and Dixie for opening up your home so people have a place to pick up their new family members. And thank Stan and Kelsey for facilitating the process and documenting the Happy Endings.
My grandaughter Kelsey – sorting out the paperwork for each dog!
Leesa meets her family!
HoneyBear meets Rudy – love at first sight!
Sugar meets Matt – her boy!
Hi Yvette,
I just wanted to let you know that Dollie arrived safe and sound. My wife and daughter had gone to the airport to pick her up and the Pacific Coastal flight was right on time. Mike and Caroline had put a stuffie and chew stick in the crate with her when they dropped her off at the airport. Many thanks to them for their kindness.
Dollie is cuter than we expected. She is definitely shy but doing better than we thought she would after such a traumatic adventure. She even came outside with me in the back yard and had a good run around. That is until our neighbour's dog started barking. That seemed to frightened her a bit and she ran back to her favourite spot on our couch (with the stuffie from Caroline). That is where she is now, sound asleep.
I've attached a few photos of her arrival. One with my daughter, Caity, one with my wife, Rose, and one meeting our cat, Mama. We still have to introduce her to our other cat, Mork, but I'm sure that will go fine. He is a little afraid of dogs as he had a scare this past summer. Dollie is so quiet though I'm sure they'll get along fine.
Thanks again to Mike and Caroline and to every one at Turtle Gardens.
Ian
And Lucy: 
Dear Yvette:
Lucy is more than I expected she is a bubbly happy little girl, and we are getting along famously, you're right it was pretty chaotic(although organized !) for your hubby, as we all seemed to descend on Dave and Dixie's at the same time., dogs and people everywhere, talking to each other, taking pictures, getting forms signed, it was a glorious day, a little on the rainy side, in Surrey, but you really didn't notice it
I was greeted by the biggest kisses, and jumps you've ever seen, she was so excited, and everyone was just astounded by her actions. Dave said he could see that Lucy was bonding with me already, so between all the excitement of the trip, getting out of her crate, meeting everyone. , it was Lucy's turn to shine, and me with her., we didn't stay overly long, as the driving crew looked like they needed a well deserved rest., so we packed it up, pictures were taken, I loaded Lucy into the crate I brought for her, and off we went, got lost if you can believe that, but we backtracked and made it home in one piece… she is the most patient little girl, not one complaint the whole way, so I talked and talked, so she could get used to my voice.
we've played, drank, eaten and have pee'd. we broke out all the new toys, so between balls, squeeky's and Bobo from petsmart, treats that are meant to be hidden behind the couch, for later, or in case someone else finds them and eats them, so she's not taking any chances.
right now we're having a quite time, she likes the old rocker in the computer room, actually its her room, where her crate is set up, we've sniffed every room in the place, tried the couch and the bed, but she prefers to keep me in sight, she's not scared, just wants to know where I am, I have sliding glass mirror doors in my bedroom and she thinks there is another little dog there, its really cute, …. hmmm no wonder she was hiding her treats !
Just wanted to let you know, its going great, and will keep you posted, she's exactly what I wanted, and I hope for her that I am as well, so between the playing, the flying tail, the running, and all the kisses I could ever want….
Lucy is home !
talk to you soon,
Kate
And now Leesa:
Hi Yvette, all is going very well for Leesa and the rest of us. Shebba (our
other dog) is a little jealous but over all she is doing good. We have decided
to stick with her name as we feel it suites her well. I will leave you with a
couple pixs.
Home at Last!
Sean.
©Turtle Gardens Animal Rescue Society. Have your pet spayed or neutered today.
they are going to their new families. So it is also a big day for the humans too; well for one today is the big day – the rest is tomorrow! Eight dogs have been bathed already – two more to go! – Titus and Spice. Everyone was very good in their bath!! Little Ivan did get me soaked but he was quiet for his towelling and brushing! Shelagh is going to our foster – Diana in Vancouver. Diana is a dog-walker so Shelagh will have loads of exposure – people will see how well-behaved she is instead of a reverse black dog! It is well known that black dogs are the hardest to adopt. But the same is true of white dogs! Even small cuddly ones like Max and Ivan – they did not have the interest that most small dogs generate. And Max's home fell through at the last hour! Ivan will be meeting his little mistress in Prince George then travelling on to Tumbler Ridge. My cuddly little bed partner will be cuddling in another bed tonight – good luck softy little one! Titus is going to Bullie Buddies where he has the best chance ever of a perfect match. Dollie will fly Pacific Coastal to Victoria – thank you so much for supporting rescue dogs! Pacific Coastal is the only way to fly!! Thank you Caroline for picking up Dollie and taking her to the airport. Thank you Val for picking up the crate and taking to Bev at Bandstra Transport – they will return our crate to Houston – gratis – please support the businesses that support rescue and especially Turtle Gardens! Your dollars supporting them help us! 
