This little jewel came to us from the Humane Society. We didn't go in planning to adapt her that day. We had found a lab/sheep dog mix that we thought would make a good companion for Gretchen, but needed to think it over. You see, the boy was extremely shy. We went back with Gretchen to see how they would get along and wouldn't you know it...he had been adopted. There was no way we could be sad for ourselves because we were so excited for him. After hearing the news of Oreo's adoption we decided to take another look around. It would have been so easy to miss her...all snuggled down in the receptionist's hoodie. But those eyes! Those eyes were peering out. Look at them...real close. Can you see the lightning bolts in her eye brows? Too cute! All the ladies came over to tell us her story...get the kleenex. The details are few, but oh so sad. Esther had been found curled up with her mother on the side of the road. Sadly, her mom had been hit by a car and was already dead, but Esther would not leave her.
Esther is getting along fantastically with all. Playing chase with Jay Bird and Wooly Sheep is an activity that ranks high along with jumping up to nip at Gretchen's hanging neck flap. I am sure Gretchen can do without it, but puts up with her antics as patiently as she can. Much like any sister does the pesky younger sibling.
jenny
