She Comin' Along

 It's now been two months since our rescue, CeeCee, came into our home and she is coming along nicely. It's a slow process for certain but she's beginning to acclimate to her new home and lifestyle. When you look at the photo you wouldn't think she was anything but happy. She wasn't at all. This poor little dolly was the saddest creature on earth. The picture must have been used to lure us into an adoption. Her self-confidence was so bad she couldn't look us in the eye. Her head was constantly facing the ground. She's at the point now when she'll look at us and I can see her saying, "Hey, where are my treats?"

Good things take time. Last week we hired an expert in dog behavior. He is an ex-Marine whose job was to train K-9's and in only one session he opened our eyes to CeeCee's possibilities. The little lady was deathly afraid of most men, some women and all dogs. Her emotions when confronted with these situations ranged from rabid anger to total fear. With much care and many treats she's slowly changing. 

This transformation began eight days ago. Her Majesty had spent five days away from home. When CC saw her walk in the front door it was, for her, total excitement, enthusiasm and joy.

It's going to be a long road before she feels like a part of the family. No wait! It's going to be awhile until she takes over control of the family. After her previous life of five years she deserves nothing but the best. I only have one hope for her: that she gets on a proper and regular BM schedule. For her it's akin to a human sitting on the toilet for an hour. I think she does this just to bug me---------and to let me know who's the boss.