Two years ago today, Toby came home.
He was found tied to a tree with a piece of wire. He was rescued by Aunt Cookie, Tonya's aunt and WAS going to be a GCDR foster.....that lasted....well, it didn't ! As soon as I saw him, I knew he belonged with us. Andrea fostered him for several weeks until I was able to go visit her and pick him up. He was a trial for sure...he killed a plant she had had forever. He chewed up curtains, destuffed toys.....
LOL - on the ride home, he had chewed the seat belt, his harness and pulled a blanket through the wire crate and chewed on it.....all within 20 minutes of leaving Andrea's house - EEEK ! We had some rough times - Rudy was very upset that he came. Brandy and Toby had a few altercations, but soon Toby was Brandy's slave. He still dotes on her !!!
Rudy and Toby have settled their differences and I actually find them sleeping by each other quite often. It has truly been a learning experience for me - it had been so long since adding anyone to our pack.
Toby is our comic relief, the wild child, my protector, my heating pad at night. I love him to pieces and am thrilled he is part of our family.
Each morning before going to work, after everyone else is in their place...I tell Toby "Toby, it's your turn!" He runs up the ramp to the big bed and comes to the edge where I am and flips over on his back. I then carry him like a baby down the hall to the living room and put him in his pen. This morning I told him "Look how far we have come honey...I love you so much !" And I do :heart:
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Happy Gotcha Day, Toby River!!!! As the saying goes....."you have landed in butter in your forever home!" Kisses and belly rubs to you, Sweet Boy!
that sounded like Oliver CV. Happy gotcha day
Da gnag
Happy Gotcha day Toby.
I know you have found a wonderful home with a loving family!!!!!
Merion & the ZZ's
Happy Gotcha Day Toby I'm sure you have all humans wrapped around your little paws.Hope you had a great day.Patches & Buddy
Awwwww! What a little love! I can't believe it's been 2 years. Happy Gotcha Day Toby. I'm overjoyed that you truly have found your forever home!
Happy Gotcha Day Toby...and Mommy!....he's a cutie Barb!
Barb, that brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful tribute to your little buddy. :heart: Happy Gotcha Day, Toby!
Lucky boy to have landed in such a good home. You can see personality in his pictures. Congrats, little guy!
Happy Gotcha day sweetness! You look like such a personable fellow! Hope you get eggies!
Happy Gotcha Day Toby!!! You and Miss Hilde will be getting extra treats and some eggies today for sure!!!!
Darcel & The Birthday Girl Hilde
Bless you, Toby River, and your Mum and your brothers and sisters. It´s heartwarming to hear how well you have settled, have a lovely day, sweet boy.
:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: That photo. "Hey Ladies..." (eyebrow lift & cheesy smile)
It can't be two years??? SRSLY??
God bless you for taking this little Loki cwazy dawg, guy. Sometimes the real trubble makers turn out to be extra smart and they just need a real true loving home to bloom in. (Tied to a tree, I could just kick some people's teeth in, I swear.)
Happy Gotcha Day Mr.Toby River from all of your furry friends and their Momma Kelly in Northern Illinois! Have a good week litt;e buddy!
He is one lucky boy, what a sweet photo of him! It took a while to get used to you being a larger family than R & B but now I can't imagine it any other way. Happy Gotcha Day T.R.!
Oops - sorry we missed your Gotcha Day, Toby! Momma has been soooooo busy finishing up school stuff for Christmas vacation, and she directed the Christmas program at school Tuesday night, so we haven't even begun to get our fair share of attention this week!
We hope you had the best amd most wienerful Gotcha Day ever! Love, Brekke, Robinton, Rowan, and Bastian, plus Momma Julia
I'm so sorry I missed this post. I'm sure your mom made it all worthwhile for you, Toby! You look (and act) so much like my Sammy Boy!! :heart: :heart: A very happy belated gotcha day to you, hon!! :heart: