We are in our hotel suite with Riley’s new doggy! We are exhausted from all the excitement. Jingle is a very sweet dog, a good match for Riley. We were told she’s 35 pounds but she’s taller than I thought she’d be, a lean, young dog with lots of good energy. She loves to play and is very submissive to other dogs. She does not know what to make of being here with us and seems a little lost. She was in a foster home most of her life and did one month in a women’s prison. It is so cool to sit in a room with 13 dogs all day without any of them causing any trouble. Hardly any barking, no jerking leashes, no jumping.
All of the kids getting dogs are adorable. Riley was soooo excited today. This is her as we were waiting for Jingle to be brought out.
This is the video of Riley meeting Jingle for the first time.
(Forgive HT for spelling his only daughter’s name wrong. He is tired and didn’t have good schooling).
More tomorrow. Training is hard work!
What an awesome video. The pure joy on Riley’s face and the wag of Jingle’s tail…says it all. I hope the rest of the transition goes smoothly.
awesomeness all around I am soooo happy for Riley. She and Jingle will make a wonderfull team!
HOORAY!!! Loved the video, and I laughed out loud at your HT comment. Seeing Jingle come to her for the first time – what a moment!
OMHOG. You just killed me with the “good schooling” comment about HT. There. Now I’m finally dead. So happy for your family AND Jingle. She’s one lucky pup.
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Yes – chills and tears watching Jingle go right up to Riley. At long last!
Oops – that “anonymous” comment was actually me!
So sweet! Thanks for sharing that moment with us. Jingle is gorgeous!
HT, I still regularly forget how to spell my son’s middle name. He’s eight and I have to look it up. Oh, um, it’s also my father in law’s name. I don’t think poor schooling covers it for me!
Hoooooooooray!! And what fun to see the live action! Thrilled for all of you!
Yayyy!! I am so happy for Riley and for your family
The video is awesome.
Mary
Yay! JingleRiley!!
The international fan club is tearing up over here….that was so good to see!
I think Jingle is going to be a big hit.
You have a do-og! You have a do-og!
Hi! I love your blog! We literally just sent out the link to everyone for Zachary’s blog today. We’ll be in Ohio in December.
I read your posts with tears in my eyes (and on my face!)….most tears were as I watched your video of Riley meeting Jingle for the first time. Jingle surely is a blessing.