Bittersweet kind of day

Today Miss Uma ("girlie") met her new parents and has settled into her new home in Maryland.

This is the painful/rewarding side of fostering and I have come to realize this may be why Earl fights me tooth and nail (for all of about 5 minutes) on bringing a new foster into the house. It's not the dog getting adjusted to the pack, or the late night wake ups, or cleaning the crate, or the excited puddles, its the cleaning up of my tears and the heavy weight his shoulders carrywhen I say good-bye to these precious little gifts.

I love fostering and volunteering and I am so grateful to those folks that have adopted the animals I have cared for. Wizard, Coco, Charlie and Uma have been placed in perfect homes for their needs and will always have a special part of my heart.

Joyce

Busy Summer

It has been somewhat of a busy summer in the Hutchins' house. Our parents have fostered a little girl named Uma, pictured above in the garden. She is learning about life outside of a crate and is warming up to us all pretty quickly.

It's been hot for us four legged friends outside, so here we are (Deuce, Jack and Chilly) wrestling on mom's bed.

And in Alex's arms is our new cousin, Mouse. He's a ball-python that our sister Mistie bought recently. Mouse came over for Sydney's Welcome Home. The Marines and Sailors were out for some training and taking care of America and Syd was part of that adventure. He was glad to be home. Xander and Tonka were here to play and we liked that. Jack loves to run around the yard when Tonka comes to visit.

We sure hope this summer has been filled with laughs and much love for you too. Come back and check on us soon. I'm sure there will be more activity in the near future.

C-ya,

Jack

a night at home

For Humans a Home is where they lay their hat. For us its a place where we feel loved and special and we can have a great time being free!!!

This is Xander in his new home in Cary. He moved back in with his mom and Tonka awaiting dad's return from the MEU.