A year ago last Friday we got up early and drove to the research lab where we adopted Saoirse. She was terrified and shook and vomited on the car ride home. When we got home, we carried the crate into the house and set it down just inside the front door. Maizy (the yellow lab) and […]
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Saoirse’s ‘Ears in the Wind’ Series
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a Saoirse update. For those who might be new to the blog, we adopted a beagle from a medical research laboratory last October. The last 10 months have been incredible — seeing her adjust to life in a home, make friends with other dogs, start to trust (some!) […]
Saoirse on Valentine’s Day
Maizy’s testimony this week reminded me that it’s been a while since I’ve given an update on how things are going with Saoirse. If you’re new to the blog, Saoirse (pronounced SEER-SHA) is a beagle we adopted from a research lab this past fall where she was used for blood draws/transfusions in medical research. When […]
Playtime with Saoirse
It’s been 5 weeks since we brought Saoirse home. In my last Saoirse update, I posted generally about how things were going and how she and the other animals in our family were adjusting to life together. Today, I’m pleased to say that every day she gets a little more comfortable in her new home. She loves mealtime (we’ve […]
Sunday with Saoirse
The caption for this picture is “Really, Katie? A park that is JUST for dogs? I don’t believe you.” Saoirse has been with us a little over two weeks now and I already can’t imagine life without her. She is fairly nervous in general and scares easily, which is certainly understandable considering that until two weeks ago […]