Empty Nester (kinda)

It has been a few weeks since I have written… I think I am feeling a bit of the “empty nest syndrome” and that has curbed my excitement for writing. 

Approximately three weeks ago, little Odie found a forever home.  He now has a beautiful sister, named Ibis, and a wonderful new Mom and Dad.  They have already sent me some beautiful photos and updates that he is doing just wonderfully.

Just one week later, our little Bennett found an equally great home.  She is her Mom and Dad’s first baby and the photos on Facebook show that she is just as cute as ever… and getting lots of loving. 

When we initially took these babies in, the expectation was that they would find homes very quickly.  As usual, it took longer than expected.  Sure, they received several applications, but all of them were denied (someone wanted to tie Bennett to a tree, another wanted Odie to live in a dog lot, one was not a good fit… and on and on).  In total, I believe there were six applications before we felt like we had found JUST the right home for both of them. 

It is such a relief to know that they are in safe and loving homes.  There is nothing more I could ask for.  However, as we inch closer to selling our house, I have promised Scott not to take in any more permanent fosters for a little while.  We are still “pet-sitting” other fosters when their family goes out of town and volunteering on a regular basis at AARF.  But, in the meantime, the house feels so empty and quiet.  I feel to hollow without any fosters to worry about… of course, Scott reminds me that “we still have two fosters and four dogs!”  Apparently, my nest doesn’t have to be completely empty for it to feel that way!