Meet Quinn

Quinn (formerly known as Xena) arrived today for our trial. Although I am guessing there will be no trial needed. I'm not kidding, she came in the house today, went to Parker to be petted, and settled herself right down by his feet as if she belonged here already. And she is exactly what Parker had hoped she would be, to the point where he told the rescue/trainer guy it was a little spooky. This whole process has been a little like Match.com for dogs and humans.

Once Parker found out today she was coming for the trial, he was at once elated, said he felt a huge sense of calm come over him, and got as nervous as a new father. Then we had to clean house, so everything was perfect when she arrived. Maybe he should have named her Princess.

Already I can sense a change in him. It is a known fact that a dog in your life reduces all kinds of ailments of the heart, including your stress level. Quinn could not have come at a better time. She is so polite ~ and truthfully, with two golden retrievers at home, we're not really sure what to do with a "polite" dog! Quinn has been thoroughly trained, knows everything from sit, stay, go back and come, to find the toy, crate, place (meaning go to your spot), hi-5's, shake hands and much more. And, she'll retrieve a stick all day long if you will keep throwing it for her.

More later. Just wanted to post that she is here and appears to be the perfect dog for Parker. She is much smaller than the golden girls back home (about 35 lbs as compared to Scout and peach who are 75-80 lbs!), is very feminine and loving, excellent on the leash, hasn't made one move toward the trash or dirty socks, and sits at Parker's feet waiting for him to tell her where they are going next.

Does this Mom's heart good to know I will be leaving him in such good hands. Or paws I supposed...