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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Teddy's HOME !
























wow...what a trip. nearly 700 miles in 15 hours. john had to get back to work so we didn't spend the night, instead we got up tuesday morning at 3 o'clock and we rolled.what a day. we will never forget this day in more ways than one. we headed into santa barbara from the cachuma pass at 4:30 in the morning. as we came down the pass it felt like you were in an airplane at night. the city looked beautiful..all the lights were on and you could see the stars out over the pacific ocean...then we got on the 101 freeway and headed for los angeles...on to riverside...into the desert to a town called anza...it is at the edge of the mojave desert...and now it is 9 in the morning..6 hours in the car...and we come to a dirt road...more like a riverbed really,we had to drive so slow
i could have walked faster...and it was a ways to go..and finally we see it...way out there in no man's land..valeries...we had called her before we hit the dirt road and she said she would meet us on the porch..and there she was..holding my sweet TEDDY..and of coarse i started sobbing...like a baby when i first saw him..then john is crying, then valerie...i asked her if the others are this bad..she said, "usually not, but one lady did drop to her knees." we all got a laugh out of that....valerie gave him a bath and we met the parents and his sisters...and it seemed strange, but we took him and left. we all hugged good-bye and i told her i would be in touch. already sent her pictures and she loved that.
so we were all HUNGRY ! in southern california there is a fast food place called "In and Out Burger" they are everywhere and JOHN LOVES them. turns out so does TEDDY. we opened that bag and he perked right up. so his first meal with us was an "IN and Out Burger".i was worried he would get sick, but valerie fed him meat..and he was fine. BUDDY LOVED McDonalds double cheeseburgers..so it looks like we have another burger boy!
coming into L.A. we hit rain and TRAFFIC...what's the deal..it's only 2:30 in the afternoon. Lakers play-off games were last night at The Staples Center... (that picture in the rain is of los angeles yesterday afternoon)......so that explained all the news trucks and helicopters. then stalled to a dead stop in traffic. unfortunelty it was a bad accident. we had a couple of close calls ourselves. that L.A. traffic is unreal. but we made it HOME...and we are IN LOVE...he is just a doll. so sweet. cutest personality.and his tail is ALWAYS curled all the way up and is wagging. he slept with us in the bed..no problem and even went on a Home Depot run this afternoon. and he did not go unoticed.everyone wanted to see him..asking is that a Teddy Bear..well, as a matter of fact, yes he is. He is our TEDDY...and he couldn't be more loved !
Oh, and see the little white star on his chest? that's his BUDDY star.



66 comments:

  1. So sweet and so cute!! Congratulations, he sure will bring you a lot of love....

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  2. Teddy is so adorable! I'm glad you are all home safely. It sounds like quite a trip. But I know it was all worth it. Enjoy your time getting to know Teddy. Pets are such sweet souls : )

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  3. Oh Kary,

    I am so over-the-moon happy for you. Teddy is the dearest wee thing. Give him a nuzzle for me.

    Love,

    Marjorie

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  4. Oh HEllo little teddybaby!! welcome to slo!! you are adorably adorable!!

    oh Kary i was worried about you guys, it poured rain all day. I am so glad to see you made it safely. You described coming down the pass just right, i love it too, i always know i'm home...

    Congratulations little family, and oh, i did the same thing when i saw Owen, when he was put into my arms there wasn't a dry eye around. So sweet.

    lori + owen
    xxx

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  5. O Lovely! Congratulations and welcome to Teddy!
    You will be kept so busy enjoying him while he is little!

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  6. Little Teddy is very adorable : ) Glad you made it home safe.

    Sunny

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  7. Kary,

    I am so happy for you! He's adorable and I love that "Buddy Star" --makes him even more special! My little rescue wire haired Jack Russell Terrier is slowly coming around. She loves me, but is suspicious of my hubby--even growls at him and has snapped at him out of fear. She isn't doing it as much, but we can tell that she has been kicked at, because she sometimes cowers and growls when hubby enters the room. At other times she is prancing up on his leg begging to be petted. It is sure frustrating, but we are treating her with kindness and hoping she adjusts. I know that Teddy will help heal your heart.
    Hugs,
    V

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  8. Could he BE any more adorable?? And I would have cried too.

    The sound of the highway at night decending into the city.. awesome! Pics next time! ...

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  9. OMG, Kary, He is precious. Congrats to you, John and Teddy. Looks like a winning family to me!

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  10. 700 miles in 15 hours????

    Oh em gee.

    Welcome home, Teddy. May the games begin :-)

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  11. Oh, Happy, HAPPY Day!!! I'm so relieved to hear that you made it there and back home safely!
    What an adventure for such a little guy, but he seems to know that he has found his perfect home, and is fitting right in. He has already found his way into your hearts, and it won't be long before he has you wrapped around that cute little furry paw! lol
    No need to deny it. .they all do it, and we are all willing victims. I'm as bad or worse than anyone. lol

    I'm SO happy for you!
    HUGE Hugs!

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  12. Ok, so there are tears in my eyes. So happy for all of you. Gonna go gave the Lab a big scratch. Love to you. ( an aside just passed on a sunshine award to you, don't fear you have to do anything about it, it just wouldn't be right not to mention you. Jane and Nika

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  13. He is super cute! What a trip, what a puppy!
    Congrats!
    Cindy

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  14. Hi Kary,
    Oh, I was so glad to see you are home with Teddy.
    What an exciting and emotional trip it was!
    Teddy is so very adorable...I can feel the joy and love. Enjoy every minute!

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  15. He's beautiful! Glad you are all home safe and sound! I was in the LA area 2 years ago and those IN and OUT burger joints are quite the rage there, aren't they? :)

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  16. Good grief, you're made of sterner stuff than I. Just the thought of doing that trip as a turnaround makes my knees weak.
    I love Teddy; what an AAAdorable boy!
    Glad you're all home safe and sound.

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  17. Oh my!!! How spoiled is he going to be!!! As a Vet. Asst. I have to scold you for the hamburger. The MEAT isn't bad if you don't have all the fat and the cheese and the fixin's, OK I'll stop! I am glad he had a great ride! SO happy the you had him to hold on your jam instead of wanting to get to him! He is adorable and I am so happy for you all!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  18. Oh, sweetie, I cried when I got to the last sentence! I'm so happy for all of you. Teddy is a treasure, and so are you. xoxo

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  19. He is such a sweetie pie and I think he already knows he is loved very much.

    FlowerLady

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  20. What a little doll he is!! I am so happy for you!!!! ♥ :) *many hugs*

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  21. Oh I don't know when I've seen such an adorable pup. You are very lucky:)

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  22. Aww!! I am so happy for all three of you!! Love that little Buddy star. xox

    (while antiquing last weekend, I bought myself a pretty vintage etched wine glass that reminded me of yours. I call it my kary glass)

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  23. Welcome TEDDY ! I'm sure you came to share love and friendship with dear Kary. She's such a special person and a lovely mommy. God bless you, little TEDDY. I'm so proud to be here to enjoy this important moment in your mommy's life :)

    Sending love and all the best wishes to dear Kary, Teddy and Buddy in heaven because love never dies ! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  24. How wonderful that you are all together at long last. I'm so happy for you. And I know Buddy is happy also.

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  25. Kary, I feel your heart all swelled with love
    and that is how it should be
    blessing to you,hubby and Teddy....
    miracles happen

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  26. Oh Kary, he is the sweetest ever! Best wishes, hugs and love to all three of you.

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  27. Well, you're a team made for each other. You and John love Teddy, and it's obvious he loves you! He is one of the cutest pups I have ever seen. What breed is he? I love him!

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  28. You made tears in my eyes, I almost cried when we picked up our dogs too. I am sure you`ll give Teddy a wonderful home. I`m so glad you got a new dog to love.He looks adorable. I hope you will tell us more about Teddy. Good luck :)

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  29. Congratulations ! And how lovely that he's settling right in .I look forward to lots of photos of him discovering his new world !

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  30. Oh Kary, he is gorgeous!! I am sooo excited for you...and for Teddy!! He is a lucky little puppy to have such a loving family! xx

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  31. KARY!!! I am so happy and excited for you!!! he is so precious, yay for you and teddy!!!
    xoxo

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  32. I am so happy for you and Teddy!!! You should have asked Valerie if people reading blogs about adoptions cry.... well, they do!!! Enjoy these special moments!

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  33. i love the 'buddy star'! and he has a gumdrop nose!

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  34. Kary,

    He is the most adorable baby Teddy. He is gorgeous and perky. I can't tell you how happy I am for his arrival.

    Teddy being a burger boy too is terrific.

    Glad you all had a safe trip. You went a long way to gather up your precious bundle of joy.

    Enjoy, enjoy!

    sending love and xoxo to Teddy love.

    magnolia

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  35. I'm so happy that Teddy is finally HOME!! I can't wait for more stories and pictures!!

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  36. What a sweetie! No wonder you love him already. I look forward to watching him grow up.....

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  37. Congratulations! What a trip. He is adorable.

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  38. What a sweet dog! So glad to hear he's doing better.

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  39. Glad that you all got home safe and sound Kary. Teddy is very cute. Lesley x

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  40. Awwwwww, look at that little bundle of love. What a sweet, benevolent, cuddly being! I am so happy for you and John. The beginning of a new era.
    I've missed you Kary...so happy to be back in touch.
    Morwenna is bringing home a puppy tomorrow! A doggy just like Kiki, named Poppy.
    It's the time of puppies and apple blossoms...
    XOXO

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  41. Congratulations Kary and John! I am so very pleased for you both and I am sure these exciting times ahead will bring you such joy and overwhelming love for your little Teddy.
    Love to you all
    Morwenna
    xoxo

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  42. Oh Kary he is a little doll, what a sweetheart. I can tell he will be a much loved, adored and pampered member of your family. Enjoy him everyday have fun hugs to you and a big hug for Teddy.

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  43. I'm sorry I'm so Late getting here! My "day job" had kept me away from the computer...I've been THINKING about you on your trip to get Teddy. I always worry about everything! and I'm so relieved to find you all safe and sound!
    Gawd! What a cute little face! So adorable! I wish I was your neighbor (Or even better, that you were MINE) and my little Louie could play with your little Teddy! I swear that they are the funniest (and Smartest) little doggies!
    I"m SO HaPpY for you! and Teddy is so lucky to have you for a mommy!
    XOXO - Cindi & Louie

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  44. I'm so happy that you are all home and loving Teddy. We know he will have a wonderful life!!!

    Have fun!

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  45. He is absolutley adorable. I'm a big dog person but my next dogs will definately be smaller. Your trip sounds like it was very interesting.

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  46. Teddy is the sweetest little dog! Your nightmare trip was well worth it to come home with that sweetie! Can't wait to hear more!

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  47. Oh, Kary, what joy you and your hubby must be feeling at having this cuddly bundle with you. Sounds like a totally harrowing trip to L. A. and beyond to get Teddy - but well worth it. Such a contract between SLO and L. A. I think there is even a huge difference between San Francisco and L. A. I never really enjoy going down there...it just has no real personality, as far as I'm concerned.

    I'm glad Teddy is settling in happily and that you are a family again.

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  48. Give the precious Teddy hugs, & kisses on his little nose. :)

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  49. oh, bless his heart, he is adorable.
    xo

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  50. Welcome Teddy!!! What a sweet little bear!!! And little does he know, he's just joined a home filled with so much love! I'm so very happy for you (and Teddy!).
    I LOVE In & Out Burger. Maybe, some day, Luna and I (after all, Luna is a burger girl as well:)) will meet you and Teddy in CA for some In & Out Burger. Doesn't that sound wonderful??!!
    I've missed you and I'm SO very happy to see this good news. And Teddy is really adorable. Give him a nice BIG squeeze from me:).

    love,
    Blair

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  51. Oh, Kary, Teddy is adorable! What a sweet face he has and he DOES look like a teddy bear! So glad you have each other! Enjoy him!

    ♥ Pat

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  52. i was thinking about the tree of you this morning and betting that you are very busy. you really forget how much energy these guys have. i can't wait to see more pics!

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  53. Oh my gosh, Teddy is just the cutest little thing.

    That's exactly what happened to me when Victoria came to live with us after our older kitties had passed away.

    My husband opened the kitty carrier and out walked Miss Victoria and my heart just melted. I knew then she was meant to be our kitty and we her people.

    I am SO happy for you. :)

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  54. Teddy is just absolutely adorable! Not only are you blessed to have him, but it is obvious that he is blessed to have you as parents. Gee, getting Teddy and In and Out all in one day, can it get any better than that? Kiss his little face for me.

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  55. i bet teddy gobbled that cheeseburger! thanks for the ecard! my BD was on the 23rd. we just had giant storms...finally we got some rain. freddy used to be scared to death of storms and would shake and cry when we had them. teddy just walks in the house, lays down and snores like a trucker!

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  56. well, he does look like just the cutest
    little teddy bear!

    so happy for you. and now your heart
    will begin to mend.

    blessings,
    lea

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  57. Sweet greetings, hugs and kisses to you and Teddy from Frog Hollow Farm! I'm so happy for you Kary, and Teddy is just the sweetest looking little puppy. Best of luck and many, many years of happiness! Ciao, bella!

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  58. Oh Sweetie, your Teddy is an angel. I just can't get over how cute and sweet he is! I am so happy for you, I know you have gone through a very hard time and Teddy will help mend your broken heart. We have 5 dogs and just love them so much, they complete our lives...but you are a dog lover and already know that :)
    Best wishes with your new baby, he is a doll
    xoxo
    Bunny

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  59. In-and-Out burgers and a handsome puppy! What a day!

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  60. I saw where you started a post called "Teddy's Time out" - no text, just the SWEETEST pic.
    He's so ADORABLE!!!!
    more pics please!
    XOXO - Cindi

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  61. oh kary he is just adorable!! i'm so happy for you guys, what a great new addition for you! sounds like an adventurous time...and man do i love in n out burger; wish we had it here in texas!!

    take care

    xo

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  62. Welcome home Teddy. Looking forward to a summer filled with pictures of your new guy. But, let's not forget our garden... Teddy may be on a lot of time outs this summer...

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