Fitting In

I can't believe that I keep forgetting to tell you guys about this....  Last year I mentioned in one of my posts about a surprise but it was hush hush at the time.  One of the Elannites, Michelle Ciccariello, was working on a possible book deal and asked if any of us would volunteer to test knit for her.  This is the sweater that I knit.  I sent it in unfinished because I was under a time crunch with Dan coming home from Afghanistan and we were getting ready for the move back to the States.   A bunch of us on the Elann chat site decided to give it to one of our own who is going through Chemo.  I sent it off last week with cards from some of us.  I'm getting kind of nervous because I haven't heard yet if she got it.  I'm sure it'll catch up with her.  I hope I'm not letting the cat out of the bag but I don't think she reads my blog so I'm feeling pretty safe about having a big mouth.  :-)

Especially gorgeous on Margaux, the daughter of wonderful Ann, owner of Elann.  Click here for the pattern.   It's knit in Highland Wool.  Thank you Ann, for giving me permission to use the photo here!

I'd say Lucky's getting comfortable around here.  This morning he decided that his new favorite place is Aggie's bag.  She isn't too happy about it.  I'm going to go out to our storage place to get one of the larger crates we have so they can share.

The woman that actually rescued him from the mill wrote to me and told me that the conditions were awful and they weren't sure he was going to make it.  He most likely spent all of his life (he'll be three in February) in a cage of some sort just being used for breeding.  There was a special on Entertainment Tonight last night about puppy mills.  I was a little disappointed in how little they said but there's a second part on tonight so I'm hoping that it has more detail.  Click here to see the clip.

He's doing really well considering what he came from.  He doesn't walk hunched down anymore and comes running to me a lot when he sees me.  He and Aggie have actually played... sort of.  It's more like she's playing and he's laying on his back swatting every now and then.  He also tried to play with her ball yesterday but he got scared when it moved and ran for the sofa (where he felt safe until he took over Aggie's bag). 

It's really hard to get used to the fact that he can't hear us.  I still call him and then slap myself on the forehead and think, "Oh yea... that's right... he can't hear..."  Kim told me about a supplement to try to help his joints and an added benefit is that it might reduce any swelling in his ears and help him hear better.  Here's hoping!  I've also ordered some things to help with his coat from Fosters & Smith.

Comments

[monica]

That sweater is very pretty! Lucky is doing so great!! It's really wonderful of you to adopt him and give him the love and care that he deserves.

[polly]

that is indeed a gorgeous sweater. Lucky is indeed lucky to be a part of your family. I cannot believe some of the stories about the inhumane conditions that some animals are put through by their breeders. I had once so naively thought that all breeders were animal lovers.

[Daryl]

Wow, what a difference to see that adorable little face with a glowing shining coat and scroll down to see what he was. Makes me want to reach into the computer and give him a big snuggle.

[Wool Winder]

You did a beautiful job on the sweater! I'm sure the recipient is going to be touched by the all the support from the group, not to mention being blown away by such a gorgeous gift! Lucky will thrive with all the love you are giving him. I think he found just the right home.

[Lee]

Pretty sweater! And as for Lucky, it is so horrible that he was so poorly treated. I love all my 3 dogs so much.

[norma]

Bravo on the sweater, and what you are doing with Lucky is a wonderful thing. How horrible, his story. That poor little guy. I hope his hips and ears recover.

[Robin in VA]

That sweater is gorgeous!! I'm with you totally about the puppy mills, I've vowed (when I'm ready) to give a homeless dog a home...when I go to the pet store I don't go by the "cages" because I end up in tears upon leaving the store. Lucky is precious!!

[Thimbleanna]

Wow Jean, that sweater is beautiful! And sweet little Lucky -- love reading about him.

[Kim]

Lucky is looking wonderful!! How lucky indeed for him to have found your family! Beautiful job on the sweater!

[Kathy]

That sweater is gorgeous. And Lucky is adorable!