Gray's New Home **Updated**

We are happy to update our earlier story about Gray, the abandoned female pitbull with the most striking eyes that our friend Victoria saved.

"Gray's Lil Face"

As we mentioned in our earlier post we met Victoria after she rescued Gray from being tied up along a fence near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. We emailed Victoria to offer our support and keep up with Gray's story. Victoria, was so kind as to send us an update and pics, which we have posted below.

Hello John and David

Just wanted to give you a quick update. I brought Gray & Sadie home with me after work on Saturday. My brother was with me and helped me with walking both dogs. Once at home, I let the girls get used to each other and their surroundings. They did very well and played nice. Of course my dog being the always energetic one plays a little too much and Gray would let her know enough. If I left any room Gray would follow and be at my heels. Sadie on the other hand would be fine because its her house and she feels the security. It was interesting because I realized that I do indeed have to be stern with Sadie as she was the one who didn't listen. As awesome as it was to see them together I had to really ask if I had the time for two very different dogs. Sadie and I have a routine and to add another dog to the mix would require time and patience. Patience I have tons of, time on the other hand not much for two dogs.

Someone had expressed interest in Gray and saw her Friday evening. It was a young couple. Gray took to them but the couple had to discuss it before giving me an answer. The woman called me Saturday and said yes they would take her. At that point I wanted to see how Gray and Sadie would do. After thinking it over thoroughly I decided to do what's best for Gray. I called the woman up and asked her if she was truly interested that she can come and get Gray. My heart was breaking but I couldn't let it go on for too long.

The couple showed up and again Gray took her usual liking to them. She sat at the man's feet and allowed the woman to pet her. Gray's tail was wagging but she would turn to me as if to confirm if this was ok. Gradually I handed the leash over to the woman and we continued to talk. I gave it some time before I said ok going to walk away and not look back. My heart was already beating fast and I felt like a bad mama who abandons their child. As I walked away I had to will myself to keep going. This was the right thing to do. I did tell the couple that if for some reason it didn't work to please give her back to me, no questions asked.

It is with great hope that Gray will find that love and stability she need. As for the couple they will have an awesome dog. This experience really made me look at the changes I need to make with Sadie. I need to be firm with her and not "mommy" her too much.

Thank you so much for your advice and blogging about Gray. I will definitely like to bring Sadie by for the Doggie Bootcamp. Hopefully I will see you guys soon.

Regards

Victoria

"Gray comfy in my room"

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