Sweet and gentle Finn needed kind and patient owners to help him blossom. He has been adopted by a lovely couple who lead a quiet life and are looking forward to helping Finn regain his confidence. Congratulations Finn!

I wanted to tell you about getting ready for the new addition to our family. Monday was spent at various pet stores (like shopping for a new baby). We got him a matching collar and leash, new "plaid" bed, various toys and treats, dog food and signed him up for classes starting next week. We plan to take our 6 year old granddaughter Taylor to obedience school with us (hey, the classes may rub off on her too!) so she understands how to talk with Finnegan, and praise him for his good behaviour. Finnegan was wonderful in the car on the way home, sat nicely in the back with Taylor. The 2 of them got along famously. Once we arrived in the 'burbs, we all went for a walk in the rain. Finnegan was wonderful on the lead and very accepting of his new family. Once we got home, Taylor and I brushed him - he loved it. Turned in about 10pm, with a lie down and stay to Finnegan on his new bed. He didn't move all night.
Day 2: Taylor still sleeping so Bill took Finnegan for the morning walk, they both came back bright eyed and bushy tailed! We are off this week, so Finnegan is getting truly spoiled, he went for 4 long walks yesterday! We did leave him alone for about 4 hours in the early afternoon, as we didn't want him to think we were around all the time. He was an angel! At dinner time, our daughters came to meet him - there was a little excitement with all the coming and going so moved Finnegan downstairs for a breather (this entails going out the back door, around the house and around to the front door) as he definately was not prepared to go anywhere near the main stairs in the house. The joke was on us, he didn't need a breather at all. I came upstairs, and he followed about 5 minutes later.

Bill puttered around a bit this morning, and now he and Finnegan are out in the back garden. We have made an appointment for his stitches to be removed, and a grooming appointment for him on Friday, (he has such a thick coat, I'm sure he must feel awfully warm in our milder climate) and he starts obedience classes on Tuesday.

I must say, we haven't laughed as much (just for the joy of it) in a long time. Finnegan is delightful and I'd like to thank you for rescuing him. He is a wonderful addition to our family!