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Well, it has been a little over two months since I adopted Jasmine (now called Iona) and it has been an interesting time for both of us. This little lady has changed dramatically since I brought her home from the shelter. She was such a timid and skittish little thing and hadn't had a happy life. For the first week, she was content to stay in her crate and just watch me and her step-sister Ella (the cat) go about our business. Her tail stayed firmly hidden and her ears down. But with patience and encouragement, she has started to display an endearing spirit and some feistiness. Iona is like a 9 year old puppy - everything is new to her and it is heart-warming to watch her experience everything for the first time.
Her legs are stronger and she is now able to run up the stairs all on her own (we're working on the down part). She loves the outdoors and going for long walks and especially enjoys running free in the backyard - she even does little leaps in the air! We go to the dog park every week and she is so good with other dogs and people. With the spring thaw, she is enjoying all the new smells and her nose is always on the ground sniffing around. She no longer hides her tail and she even wags it when she is happy, her ears are up all the time, and she isn't afraid to show her stubborn streak when she doesn't want to do something. I even got a kiss on the hand the other day! She is quiet and still quite timid, but so much better than before (the vet couldn't believe the change in her!). She loves lying on the couch and watching TV before bedtime and just watching the world go by.
Every day Iona does something that makes me laugh - whether it's chasing leaves or falling through an ice-covered puddle. I couldn't have asked for a better companion. Thanks to everyone who helped take care of her before she came into my life.
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