Didley has been with us since the summer of 2012. He arrived with his Brother and Sister from Forks. They were born in a barn and not handled by humans and then it was to land in the Forks shelter. Didley's siblings were more fortunate i n that they got to go to a temporary foster home and get some human handling. Didley was left behind to be drug around the shelter by the staff with a catch pole leaving him a bad taste in about people. He's been a long project dog and his time has finally come for a home and life to call his own!
About 6 weeks ago we got an application for him from a gal in Alaska who has a boy that's also 1/2 Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier, a very formidable breed. We believe Didley's other side is Australian Shepherd.
She flew down here with her dog to meet Didley and I was beyond thrilled at the way she handled him. He's still leery of new people and social scenes. She led him around on leash and truly took control, which he needs. She picked him up and got him on her lap, loved that. She has the leader traits and knowledge he needs to continue succeeding in life! Her dog came from a sorted past as well and he's a wonderful dog now under her care and guidance!
This is bittersweet as he's been with me for over 2 years now but this is what rescue is - letting them move on to their own life to make room for another deserving soul.
We're all set now and meeting her by the airport later today as they make their way back to Alaska and Didley's new life!