We are fast approaching Ray’s 4th anniversary of his rescue from a life as a stray, and inevitably we look back at our early photos of him.
Below is the earliest one, that we are aware of, being his initial photo for adoption purposes.
Now we fast forward to a few days ago, and see a quite different scene.
Apart from a more congenial setting, he has filled out a little; has a wonderfully soft and shiny coat; is not averse to us giving him a human-style hug and will initiate affection. Some of my more recent Followers may be interested in the video we did of him to celebrate his 1st anniversary of being rescued:
What more could we have possibly asked for? November 2012 was a lucky time for Ray, just as March 2013 (when we adopted him) was a lucky time for us!
A New Direction Perhaps? 
Congratulations you guys 😀 4 years is indeed a long time and well – He has been beautiful!
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Thank you Prajakta. He certainly is a lovely “boy”, and is still surprising us occasionally with his interactions with us.
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Looks like win-win to me!
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To me also! 🙂
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Aw that video was lovely, yous are both so very lucky to have found each other 😀 Also agree with the others that the change in body language from his shelter photo to now is such a big difference – he is such a settled and happy pup with you guys 🙂
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He is loved to death…. so he should be happy! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I am so glad you found Ray and he has a safe, loving home! I am so excited to receive your book and find out more about your story with him. 🙂
(I had a really hard time reading the words on the video-they are not very clear. Just thought I would mention, not sure if you or someone can fix it)
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Thank you! Hopefully your copy of his book will arrive very soon. 🙂
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What a remarkable day. Congratulations to all of you! Colin, I cannot watch the video 😢
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Thanks Erika. Try this video link – https://www.youtube.com/my_videos?o=U
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It doesn’t show a video just my own account!
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That’s unfortunate. It is a 2013 video so perhaps it has been blocked from Europe for some reason? Low activity perhaps?
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Oh no, that’s a shame! Anyway, even the photo is already a sight to see 😊
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Ray looks like a different dog. And in many ways, he is. It’s good to be able to look back.
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Thanks Amy. He is very different from when he first moved in, in March 2013. 🙂
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So glad he found a great home, and it sounds like it was an awesome time for both of you. Reading your blog, it looks like he’s grown so much in the time you’ve had him. He’s a beautiful dog with so much personality!
Also, I nominated you for a Black Cat Blue Sea Award on my blog. If you’re interested in participating, check it out!
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He really is a joy to have around! Many thanks for the nomination. 🙂
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You are most welcome!
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You can definitely see the difference from the first picture of Ray at the shelter and the one of him now. You made him smile and I know he has made your heart smile many times over. 🙂
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How sweet, I’d have been drawn in by this description of Ray. So glad you found each other. ☺
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Most certainly a Win/Win situation 🙂
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There is a difference in the pictures. I think he is more at peace. BTW I can’t access your video. Going to youtube to find.
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He is most certainly far more relaxed and generally at ease with the world now.
Re videos – try this link:
https://www.youtube.com/my_videos?o=U
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The video is very touching. Great job. He’s very handsome and doesn’t have the shepherd back end. Love that tail sticking up.
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Thanks Kate. Glad you were able to see the video. His long (relative to a GSD) back legs must be Rotti, as are his eyes and ears!
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It’s what makes him so gorgeous to me.
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You can’t have him! Just a thought – Does your friend who is contemplating a dog know anything about Ray? It may be good to give her the good and the bad so that she has a realistic perspective on what dog ownership may well entail. 🙂
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I have done my best including a book but you know how people are. The heart wants what the heart wants. She is a good person so I always hope for the best.
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Talk about body language – what a difference in Ray’s ears from his shelter picture to now! So much more relaxed and happy. Good boy, buddy. So brave.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Hi Cupcake – Living at the shelter wasn’t too bad, but I love my life now. Woof! Ray.
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Handsome dog then, handsome dog now. Hugs and treats by proxy.
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Done! He’s getting used your hugs and treats by proxy, and is probably thinking that he should meet this Di lady! 🙂
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If ever you’re over……………… you can bring Colin too Ray 🙂
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BOL! BOL! Ray 🙂
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