BIG NEWS!

Haley got adopted last night!!! WOOHOOO HALEY!!! This has been in the works for a couple of weeks now but we didn't want to say anything until it was official.

A wonderful couple from Arlington, Eva and Joseph, took Haley into their home last night. They fell in love with her cute face about a month ago at an adoption event. They have two other senior dogs so Haley will now have some canine friends too.

As my close friends know I was quite the basket case leading up to Tuesday night as I have grown so attached to Haley in the past two months. I was even running on the treadmill yesterday afternoon and tears started coming down my face. I knew it would be hard to let her go, but not this hard. I was prepared with tissues in my pocket last night when I went to drop her off. The surprising thing was, there were no tears!

Haley's new brother and sister welcomed her into the group so quickly and before I knew it Haley was strolling around their back yard, wagging her tail and looking so happy to be part of "the pack". She truly looked happy and for that, no tears were to be found running down my face.

I took some pictures of her new brother and sister getting treats from their Mom, one of her new back yard (this picture doesn't do it justice...it is gigantic!!!) and of Haley following her new master.

I'm so thrilled for Haley that she has found her forever home. She is in such great hands and I can't wait to see her progress!

Thanks for all of the thoughts and kind words you have all expressed to me and Haley over the past two months. We couldn't have done it without you!

Thanks,

Alexis

Little Ms. Haley

Hi everyone...just thought I would drop a line real quick about Ms. Haley. She is still doing great especially since some of the rain has passed. I think Haley was getting depressed about the rain just like the rest of us. She seemed a little sluggish during that week of straight rain which had me a little worried. I took her to the vet and they did a complete blood work up and everything was just fine. I think the rain was bringing her down! haha

But once the sun came out she was right back to normal - wagging that tail on our walks and staring up at me with that adorable face.

Her wound is still healing and three vets have now told me that her face will close up on its own, it just takes time. She is back on a heavier antibiodic to finish getting that infection out of her system. Lucky for me, Haley will eat anything wrapped in cream cheese so giving her pills is a piece of cake!

Last night she was especially adorable as she curled up with me on the floor while I was watching TV. She put her head on my shoulder while I rubbed her belly. Within minutes I could hear her snoring. It made me start to think how safe she must feel now which is great...hard to imagine the life she was living as a stray.

I have realized that although she is deaf she can still feel the thunderstorms. Last night a big one rolled through and Haley whimpered a little next to my bed. Lucky for her she had just had a bath that night so I scooped her up and put her in bed with me to help calm her down. Low and behold after a good 30 minute rub she was just fine and ready to go back to sleep.

That's it for now...life is good!

Updated Pictures of Haley

Haley posing for me.....

Wound still healing...

What a diva...basking in the sun!

Here are some pictures of Haley. One is of her curled up on my comforter after it fell off my bed. She is living the high life now sleeping on a down comforter! haha

There is also a picture of her sleeping in the sun in my room - she must be working on her tan!

I also included a picture of her wound on her face. It is just one little area that is taking a little longer to heal.

Last night Haley got a bath as it was time...she had gotten a little stinky. Now her fur is so clean and soft. She was so well behaved in the tub too...I actually think she enjoyed it - she just let us scrub her and wash her and she put her head up in the air, like "Ohhh that feels nice, keep scrubbing!". She's such a cutie!

Update on Haley

So I haven't written in a little bit about Haley so I thought I would give an update. The update is Haley is doing great! She is becoming more loving each day and has made many doggy friends in the neighborhood....Everyone knows Haley in neighborhood now and everyone always says what a cute, calm dog she is. She enjoys our walks (or should I say speed walks) and sniffing anything and everything she comes across.

We went to an adoption event this past Saturday and several couples were interested in her...we shall see what happens. Haley did well at the event - going straight up to people for some lovin'.

I do have a cute story to share with you. Last night I got home from work and we started our walk. We got about an eighth of a mile down the road and all of a sudden it started raining and then a huge lightening bolt lite the sky. I looked down at Haley and said, "Oh my gosh Haley....RUN!!!" So we started running, actually SPRINTING (this girls got some legs!) and she stayed right next to me. She looked so happy running that fast - she was on a mission. When we got to my front door we were both panting but stared at each other like, "boy oh boy, wasn't that fun running through the rain!".

I will try and take some pictures tonight of her - her little wound on her face is looking better each and every day!!!!

Haley says BOW WOW to everyone!

COME MEET HALEY THIS SAT IN FALLS CHURCH!

Come meet Haley and other great dogs this April 18, 12-2pm at Wylie Wagg, 7505 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA (http://www.wyliewagg.com/) (703) 748-0022)

HUGE PROGRESS!

As some of you know, Haley and I have struggled a little bit on the whole walking thing on a leash. Haley would get so excited to go on her walk and after about 5 minutes she would just stop dead in her tracks. I couldn't figure out what would make her stop. I tried not taking her to those areas where she would stop as I thought maybe there is something there that is freaking her out. I even tried luring her with treats but after a while she got disinterested in that. It got to the point where I couldn't get her to budge AT ALL to walk back to the house. This resulted in me having to carry this 50 pound dog back to my condo! This must have been a sight to see! The only positive thing about this is my arm muscles are growing...its the new work out program! haha

But I was getting frustrated because Haley wasn't getting enough exercise as our walks would take 40 minutes to go 1/8 of a mile. After talking with some people, they recommended trying a harness in lieu of a regular collar. So, Haley and I tried the harness which she seemed to do a little bit better with but still not great. Last Thursday I was in a rush to get her out the door and I had a choke chain laying around that belonged to one of my parents dogs. I put it on her real quick and out the door we went. Who would have thought this would have been the trick!?!?! She is a walking pro now! I guess her previous owner used this on her and she is used to it. She still stops at times, but with one quick pull she starts walking again. Last night Haley and I went for a 40 MINUTE WALK! I still can't believe it. She was getting her trot on, tail-a-wagging! She seemed so happy as was I. Haley and I are making progress together, as a team and that is such huge progress. I'm so proud of my baby girl!

Haley also got her stitches out on Friday. There is still a little open wound on her face (about the size of the tip of a pinky finger). The vet didn't want to stitch this area back up again as the infection needs to heal from the inside out. He said the body will close it up in time. He put her back on antibiodics to help fight the last of the infection but over all he is thrilled with her progress. I have been trying to take pictures of her new face but everyone I take has a glare to it, or she moves. Maybe tonight will be the night for a good photo shoot! :-)

Haley's First Easter Weekend

Today at 4 pm Haley gets her stitches out! I'm so excited to see the new Haley! She will be showing off this weekend when all of my family comes into town for Easter Weekend. She's the lucky one as my grandparents absolutely adore dogs and my grandfather always comes prepared with a few treats in his pocket. We can guarantee that the two of them become instant friends:-)

I will update on Monday with new pictures of Haley (minus the stitches) and any fun pictures we get from the Holiday Weekend!

Happy Easter!

New Pictures of Haley!

Good Morning! This weekend was a good weekend for Haley. She got her drain out and another bath. I have attached a couple of pictures showing her stitches and how well the wound is healing along with a side profile of Haley which shows her new shiny coat!

We went to the adoption event this past Saturday at Vienna which was good. I think by the end of it, Ms. Haley and myself were both exhausted as there were a lot of dogs there and a ton of activity. Haley did like the treats she kept getting from loving visitors! haha

I have also attached some pictures of Haley sitting pretty, and sniffing the bushes (it's what she loves the most!)

Quick Update on Friday

Haley got her drain out this morning on her face and the Vet was VERY happy with her progress. In addition, the Vet gave her another bath and she smells like coconuts now! YUM!!! She is going to be looking awesome for her adoption event tomorrow...come and see her, details are listed below!

I will post some pictures of her soon. Thanks for all of your support!

Come Meet Haley at Adoption Event in Vienna This Sat

Haley makes her debute at the adoption event this Saturday, April 4th, 12-2pm at ProFeed Vienna (234 Maple Ave. E.Vienna , VA. COME MEET HALEY AND OTHER GREAT DOGS!