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Marshall Chapter 12. A Moment Of Glee

Marshall was so excited to be part of the morning routine that he ran all over the yard - tail up, ears up, jumping and leaping, he ran in the house and spun in circles of joy at the prospect of having a morning treat, th

en promptly threw up all over the floor and was so ashamed of himself his tail went down and he went to his kennel. This, my friends, is great progress!!

That Marshall now recognizes a routine is monumental. That he looks forward to participating is stupendous. That he threw up all over the rug - I didn't even care!

I'd cheer for him if I didn't think the loud yelling and sudden movements would terrify him, which is a reminder that he still has a long way to go. But in light of his exuberance we are celebrating in this household!

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I made a mistake wit...

Comment from: Kathy (Guest)

I made a mistake with Charlie, who was "an older dog" when rescued from abuse. He was doing well, adjusting to life as a dog, and because he spent much of his day on my lap or at my feet, I believed I was "the constant" in his life. So, when I needed to visit my daughter's family eight hours from home, I took Charlie with me. It was then I realized that "the daily routine" was his constant. Except for the ride in the car (which was sometimes part of his day), he shivered and quaked the whole time we were away from home.

If I have to be away from home now, I know he's just fine... he'll have his routines and his brother Bert and the lap of his Doggy Daddy. My dogs are always in the process of teaching-- and thankfully it's possible to teach this ol' girl "new tricks"!

Thanks for listening and for sharing Marshall's story.
Kathy

I've been reading ab...

Comment from: Feline (Guest)

I've been reading about Marshall from the day you began! I, too, have a mill dog - and it took a year for her to adjust and she was four when I rescued her. You have a big job ahead. Cherish these small moments, your boy has a lifetime of abuse and hell to overcome. How amazing that he survived for as long as he did. The average life of a mill dog is five to six years. He will teach you much as you go forward with your rescue plans for other dogs and horses. You've got the qualifications and the heart! Your readers are with you 100%.

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