We have a family that has applied to adopt a puppy from the
rescue, so that requires a home inspection and visit.
I love performing this service for Texas GSP, mostly because
I love the breed, and of course, I love people!
And this visit certainly didn’t disappoint.
I drove up to a beautiful property, text the potential adoptee and drive through a remotely opened gate. The wife met me
at the garage, and led me into the house, where I met her husband, and precious
little girl, as well as their rescue lab mix. We all sit at the kitchen table.
I look outside, and see two other smaller dogs, and a chicken. There’s a cat out there somewhere, but I
never see it.
I love how all these animals co-exist! It makes my heart smile.
As I’m interviewing the family, I find out they have a
donkey, and share a community horse. The
horse is one they were caring for on behalf of a friend. The neighbors fell in
love with the horse, so now it’s become a community horse. We talk about their property, their fencing,
and their plans for their property as they move forward.
About this time, one of the teenage sons walks in, and meets
me. He goes to out to feed the larger animals. While we’re discussing the ins
and outs of rescue and GSP characteristics, another teenage son comes in to greet me. I knew before I got here they
had a blended family of his, hers and ours. It’s a very vibrant home, but there is no
doubt about the peace that reigns within these walls. This family has been knit together with love, and you can feel it the moment you pass over the threshold
It was an absolute
joy to visit this family, and one of the high points of my weekend. They will be great GSP adopters. I look forward to seeing their match develop.
