Over the weekend I transported a relinquished sheepdog to one of our fosters. He’s a sweet boy and was placed with a seasoned sheepdog owner who’ll help him get over his shyness.
While I was gone, it looks like the spirit of Elsa showed up to keep Wilson company. Even as an angel she shares her presence and legacy. This was new behavior from Wilson and clearly was a paw on my shoulder from my beloved Ninja who wanted me to know she’s thinking of us.
Which leads me to today’s smile which perfectly sums it up. May you savor the theft of your heart. Happy Monday, friends.
Live, love, bark! 🐾
LOL, Angel Elsa sounds like shes running a very effective, albeit sassy, interference network! Its hilarious that Wilson, usually so well-behaved, couldnt resist her magic. Totally get it – some dogs just have that persuasive (or maybe just mischievous) aura. Happy Monday, Wilson and Elsa! 🧡💞🧡random wheel
Thanks. She was a spicy Ninja who is so missed. Sorry for the late approval-your lovely comment was buried in the spam folder. Thank you for swinging by.
Elsa will never, ever stray away from the Ranch. Wilson helped deliver that message here, and I am sure he appreciates her still being there. (I’m not sure the koozie shares in that appreciation…)
It’s true, Elsa and Sam were the original Ranch Hands and will always be part of those days. Wilson is such a sweet boy, I’m sure he willingly took her whispers to heart. I know she’s looking out for us even from afar. Ironically, today is Sam’s heavenly birthday. He’d have been 20 today. Hard to believe he’s been gone for nearly 6 years.
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Awh on the koozie. Yes, I think Elsa was whispering in Wilson’s ear. 😉
I hope the sheepdog you helped take to a foster home finds a really forever home 💕 I am sure the owner relinquishing him was glad to have your caring support.
Happy Tuesday! LOL at the meme. 😂
No doubt she was heavily whispering! The owner of that sheepie was such a lovely fella and I totally respected his decision. He made the right choice and Boomer is doing very well settling into a great foster situation. I suspect he’ll be ready to be adopted soon. Yay!
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my heart did a hop when I saw rescue…. do sheepdog’s shed? I so need a dog
our goal this time was small and non shedding but so far nothing and I need a dog
LeeAnna
They have an undercoat so it is possible but unlikely but sheepdogs are pretty high energy and need lots of exercise.
Wee think it iss #3 who did THE crime, mew mew mew Miss Monika an Wilson!
**nose bopss** BellaDharma an ((hugss)) BellaSita Mum
Hahahaha! Maybe we should make a Law & Order episode out of it to see who did it!
Yes pleese Miss Monika an Wilson!!!!
Chaplin: “Our money is on the grey one. He kind of reminds us of Dennis.”
He soes have a very Dennis-ey look about him. LOL
Thank you for your rescue work. I work with cats, but no matter what critters we try to help, it’s all a blessing.
It’s definitely rewarding when you can help these pets who deserve another chance in life. Bless you for your work. Happy Monday.
Hey Wilson, you and Angel Elsa were sure busy!
She was always a compelling force and now she’s is as an angel. Happy Monday, Terry!
Hope the sheepdog has a happy new home…….we also – like others – believe you got that message from Angel Elsa…..a reminder she’s ALWAYS there…… Also I want to say I really LOVE the header artwork – those ‘punkins look good enough to eat!
Hugs, Pam
Thanks. I suspect he will be easy to place. He’s one of the sweetest dogs I’ve met. Sweet Angel Elsa always worked her magic quietly and no doubt channeled her watching over me through Wilson. She always managed to get her way, no matter how or what.
Glad you liked the new header. It seemed time to update to the autumn season instead of keepng those pretty summer flowers. Happy Monday!
Oh yeah, she is definitely sending a message.
Love the strip! LOL
Happy Monday y’all
Glad you enjoyed it. It’s so classic when you have a dog! I have no idea what prompted the Floof to chew that up. Usually he just camps out on my bed (even though he knows he’s not supposed to be on he bed) snoozing. He must have heard Angel Elsa sitting on his shoulder whispering to be a stinker. Hope you have a great week, Marc!
It’s great!
Hahahahaha! I can see the back and forth now. Wilson telling her that he should behave and her coming back at him with a sniff and a wise retort.
You as well mama
With a very heavy retort because she was soooo sassy.
Hahahaha!
B & D have chewed up or re-edged many things around there, including wall paper…sheesh!
That was a cute cartoon!
Wilson, you had to leave your mark on that cozy? The Ninja made you do it, tee-hee!
Snicker…re-edged. LOVE it! Glad you enjoyed the comic. It’s sooo typical of dogs. Hope it’s been a good Monday for you.
A truer cartoon was never made! And Wilson, what the furs do you think you are doing? (Sometimes you have to tell Angel Elsa “no.” Love to you all.
Wilson: Nobody say no to Elsa. Nobody-to say no to the Ninja can be perilous! Happy Monday.
ohhhh. We forgot about her being a Ninja…guess you gotta do what she wants, kinda like I have to do what Xena wants. She’s not a Ninja, but my Mom is, and she protects her precious (said in a snarky tone) Xena baby.
It is funny what happens when our pets are left alone. Sooooo many temptations. Give Wilson an ear rub.
Funny and yet striking when they manage to send a message from the Bridge. I couldn’t help but smile. Happy Monday, John.
Aww, I had a similar thought yesterday. My Ryder, with his long beautiful fur, was always bringing in leaves from the yard. It happened a Couple times a day! The smooth girls, with their shorter coats, never carry in leaves. But yesterday, as if he stopped by to visit, there were two leaves in the middle of the floor. I thought, it’s as if Ryder was letting me know he’s still here…
Aww, I’m sure it was a touching sign. He was letting you know he was thinking of you. ❤️🩹
I’m happy to think about Elsa again. Any dog out there is capable of stealing your heart.
Thanks, you’re so kind, Dan. It’ll be 7 months this week that she’s been gone and yet, I still miss her like crazy. She was such a special dog who was mysterious, sweet and very devoted. ❤️🩹
So wonderful that Angel Elsa was there to visit you and your mommy, Wilson💝
MOL about the doggies at the police station…they all look pretty innocent to us…MOL…Double Pawkisses for a Happy Monday to you and your mommy too🐾😽💞
While those signs can bring tears, they also bring smiles to my heart. I still miss her so very much. We hope you’ve had a lovely Monday.
that is so touching to feel their presence and sometimes we even get a kiss from an angel
The sign from her was so needed. I still miss her like crazy but smiled through my tears at her absence. It was classic Elsa to get Wilson to chew something up-that’s just something he never does on his own. We hope it was a great Monday for you.
They are always with us and sending us signs if you are open to seeing them.
I totally agree with you. Hope you have a lovely Monday.
Ninjas are always in the shadows exercising their powers. I give Wilson a total pass on this. Elsa too that sweet girl who I’m sure, like Kali with me, is omnipresent in your life. Early Fall has arrived. It’s the prettiest season of the year at the Golden K but I have a hard time embracing it knowing evil winter follows. I’m too old to change so I will sit in silent resentment of Mother Nature until next May. 🙃. Have a good week at The Ranch!
It was good to get the reminder that she’s still a Ninja and still watching over us. Autumn is our favorite season-it’s the most temperate and any cold snaps seem to flash through quickly. Still I understand it is the harbinger of what’s to come and for us, that’s okay too. We’ll jsut through another layer of clothes on and snuggle with a warm beverage. Here’s hoping the Golden K has a wagnificent week!
Oh Wilson! I know you couldn’t help it, buddy – Ninja-Angel Elsa “made” you do it. Just like Angel Ducky makes Zoey be sassy toward Zen at times, especially when he looks at the chew toy she has between her paws.
I often tell people that Ducky sent Zen to pick up where she left off as my constant, my anchor in every storm. And she often assured him – in his early months – that things would work out. Then, after Sam had passed and Zen was settled, she sent Zoey to remind me of what she was like at the same age…always sassy toward poor Shadow while Callie was still with us, but just spoiled-brat little sister on occasion later on. 😂🥰😇
As to that sweet pup you transported, I’m sure his foster mom will help him adjust to life without his person. And I definitely applaud his person for making what was probably one of – if not *THE* – hardest choice(s) of his life. I know I would be absolutely devastated if I ever had to make that choice for either or both of these two. I’m certainly not getting any younger, even though they keep me feeling “young”.
The owner was devastated to give Boomer up but knew it was for the best and I just wanted to hug him. A brave and loving gesture on his part. Boomer is such a sweet boy, but he’s got a great foster. He’s going to make someone a lovely companion. He’s pretty skittish of just about everything with next to no confidence. He reminds me a lot of Wilson when I brought him to the big city from his tiny little rural community. But now he’s much more confident when large noisy trucks pass us on our walks. Not 100% at ease but getting better all the time.
We’re both so fortunate to have these 4-legged guardians come into our lives. I was looking at the calendar for the week and realized tomorrow would have been precious Sam’s 20th birthday. While it’s still tough knowing he’s an angel and I miss him like crazy, thinking about that Knucklehead always makes me smile. Happy Monday, dear Sue.
Happy Monday, my dear friend.
Interesting that tomorrow would be your Sam’s birthday and it’s my Sam’s 3rd angelversary. (And I have a dentist appointment. Yuk.)
I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow. Good luck at the dentist’s.
Awww, you made me smile more than once. Love the funny and love that Angel Elsa visited.
I linked this post to Awww Mondays.
Have a fabulous day and week. Scritches to Wilson and a big hug to you. ♥
Many thanks, Sandee. And thanks for hooking us up on your Monday blog hop. We hope it’s a great Monday. Hugs and tail wiggles.
Awww… Wilson!
And yeah… they do that, don’t they? Steal our hearts…
They are complete furry felons. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. Happy Monday.
They are at that. And no, no other way! Happy Monday evening to you!
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A bit of separation anxiety??? Oh, dear! 🙂
Not sure what it was all about; he’s normally such a good boy and the worst he does is nap on my bed. Silly boy. Happy Monday.
That could be any of the thugs in their young days…..never a good idea to look in their baskets
Normally he has a mature, very unlike sheepdog personality. I have no idea what got over him. But if anyone could get him to chew something up, it’d be Elsa. Have a lovely Monday, Helen.
They turn our lives upside down and we don’t care.
So very true! Happy Monday, Jacqui.
When I read relinquished I’m always sad. Must be hard to be separated from all you know. He is very fortunate he is going to a foster and not a shelter. I’m pretty sure my cat Gus was cropped out of the line up! He’s mostly good. He’s more of a carpet cat rather than furniture.
Relinquishments are hard on the heartstrings but definitely in the best interest of this dog. I respected the choice of the owner who clearly loved his pet and vice versa. Sometimes life deals folks with challenging life situations but this surrender was anchored in love.
To see that chew job caught me by surprise. Wilson is a great dog. Clearly Angel Elsa was channeling her spirit so I’ll keep that mind when I have to be away for a couple of hours. He’s normally such a great dog and generally engages in very unlikely sheepie behavior. Now I’ll be keener to remember dogs are basically toddlers exploring their world and who may get into trouble easily. Happy Monday!
I’m sure Elsa taught him a thing or two!
Clearly! 😆
Two giggles from you this morning. So much for the vet container or whatever that is, and love the cartoon. Gracie did a great job of chewing all of the corners of our baseboards when she was a puppy. Happily she outgrew it!
Happy you enjoyed today’s smile(s). Finding that Wilson assassinated a beverage koozie on the coffee table was quite a surprise. Wilson is always a good boy around the house so this totally caught me off guard. It made me realize Elsa is still keeping an eye out on us and made me smile. We hope you have a terrific Monday.
Had I seen a small cat in the line-up, she would have been easily identifiable as one who has generously decorated (‘scuse me, re-decorated) all wooden and upholstered furniture with her picasso-paws-n-claws.
Who knew how easy it can be for our beloved pets to turn into Martha Stewart? 😆 Happy Monday!