Once again, it’s time for Thankful Thursday! I hope this post inspires you to consider the things in your life that you are grateful for. If you have a blog, consider posting about it there and link back here. If you don’t have a blog, please feel welcome to comment here on what you are grateful for in your own life. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing, then just take a few moments to reflect on all that you have. If you’d like to tag other bloggers that participate, feel free to do that.

I bet you all thought I was going to let *another* week go by with no Thankful Thursday post, didn’t you?  Nope!  Wrong!  Here it is, a little late but better than never.  The weeks have slipped by a little too quickly and as I looked back to my last Thankful Thursday post (almost a month ago, gasp!) I realized that it was also about my intended topic for this week, the lovely Hazel (or Crazel, but more on that later).  When I wrote that post, about the little tan dog I found, I was purposely vague and didn’t include any photos.  The situation was a bit complicated at the time, but I feel confident now that she is truly Grady’s and my girl and want to share her with you all a bit more.  It’s still tricky here, as two out of two foster homes have bailed out on me at the last minute, and she’s right now residing illegally in my “over-the-legal-limit” apartment.  Which is what brings me to Thankful Thursday – the University of Doglando!  Grady has been going to Doglando for over a year now for daycare and he absolutely loves it.  This place is a doggie heaven -  located on the East side of Orlando, it encompasses 3.5 grassy, fenced acres where dogs of all shapes and sizes spend their days playing until they collapse.  I found this place by accident when Grady was driving me (and my partner at the time) nuts, with no playmate and wayy too much spare time on his paws.  Teena is the owner and she is brilliant with the dogs, able to manage huge groups of up to 40 dogs with no problem. 

Hazel going for a car ride

Yes, I know she's skinny - she's actually gained weight since I got her!

Teena is very knowledgable and active in the rescue community and has really stepped up to the plate to help me out with Hazel.  She’s provided tons of free advice on problem solving, the legalities of the situation, training, and more.  She’s been an ear for me and a tremendous resource.  If all that weren’t enough, she’s been allowing me to bring Hazel in daily while I’m at work which has allowed me to keep her until I get her foster situation sorted out.  If it weren’t for Teena and the great staff at Doglando, Hazel would have had to go to rescue two weeks ago.   A special bonus:  she’s getting great socialization and training while she’s there!  Her “Crazel” days are becoming fewer and farther between.  So I want to say a huge thanks to everyone at Doglando.  You all are amazing people and I don’t know what I would do without you guys!

Hazel hangs out at the barn

Of course I can’t leave out the Slobber Dog, and I am so thankful to have him in my life as well.  He has provided such stable energy for Hazel and she has been learning from him (mostly good behaviors, I’m happy to say!)  He’s also doing a great job of sharing all of his toys, his bed, and his mom with the little street urchin.  I am so thankful to have that adorable big lug and it makes me proud to see how far he’s come in his own rehabilitation over the past 5 years. 

I hope you all have a happy Thursday and please visit these other sites that frequently participate in Thankful Thursday:

Akal Ranch, Enlightened Horsemanship Through Touch, The Pony Expression, and Tired Dog Ranch.

Enjoying a quiet moment