Odd Ball in the Crowd

How time flies! I can't believe it's been 2 months since MoMo traveled 19 hours in a plane from Korea, crated with another in the same kennel. Since that day, She's learned a lot about life in the states. Here's her progress report.

• She learned that grass is the appropriate place for dogs to go take care of their business.
• She can ride in the car now without shaking like a leaf.
• She now sleeps on a soft cushion instead of going by the door and choose to sleep on the tile.
• She went through a grueling 2.5 hours of getting her matted hair cut and shampooed. Her groomer, Elaine asked, "Where has she been? She has bits of concrete stuck in the roots of her fur".
• She still doesn't know how to play with toys or other dogs at a dog park. We are working on her social skills.
• She went through a complete physical and teeth cleaning with Dr. Winnie Peng (Cobblestone Animal Hospital).
• She now knows that her kennel door will be opened in the morning, and she can walk out into the room.

Today I want to share with you that MoMo graduated from five weeks of dog training called "Rough Around the Collar". She was the only full-grown dog in the class. Here is a picture of MoMo and her classmates who were all puppies. I got a lump in my throat because she reminded me of when I first arrived from Japan and enrolled in a grade school. No one knew where to place me. The only thing the school knew was that I would not survive in a class with kids my own age. It was humiliating for me and I got the same kind of feeling watching MoMo in this class.

A Piece of Good News!

MoMo and I want to thank all the good people who attended the Summer Garden Flowers workshop on May 29th and the people who donated to help us with our cause. We are happy to say that $1,000. will be donated to Ginger's Pet Rescue. We are asking Ginger to use this money to rescue other dogs from Korea so more can escape their life under extreme cruelty.

Coming Soon!

I'm planning a Summer Card-Making Camp for people who want to learn how to make beautiful cards one step at a time, painting flowers with watercolors. This six-day challenge is perfect for beginner card-makers. Dates will be announced shortly so get ready!