 Divot/Bailey's Story
Divot was a four-year-old male who came from a home with five
children and one other Wheaten. He was surrendered because some
problems had developed between Divot and the family’s 13-year-old
son.
Divot’s owner dropped him off at my home on a Saturday morning.
He seemed to be a very nice, well-cared-for dog. He was very upset
when his owner left my home without him, but he
quickly adjusted to our household. He claimed the front bedroom
window as his own and spent hours in front of it, supervising the
comings and goings of everyone and everything on the street.
I felt that Divot would do fine in a quieter household than the
one from which he came, preferably one with no young children. The
only obstacle to a quick placement and adoption that I could see was
that it was the middle of the summer, when many of WIN’s adoption
applicants would likely be away on vacation.
When I found Laurie O’Brien’s application, she seemed liked like
she could offer an ideal home for Divot. I contacted her and hoped
that she would be interested. She was, and came to see him a few
days later. She immediately fell in love with him, and after a few
days to think things over, she called me back and asked if she could
adopt Divot. Laurie was about to go away on vacation, so we agreed
that he would stay with me for a few more weeks until she returned
from her trip.
Laurie adopted Divot on August 23, 2003. She rechristened him
Bailey, and took him back to her northern New Jersey home. According
to the updates that I’ve received from Laurie, she and Bailey are
doing just fine. Bailey continues to patrol his new neighborhood
from Laurie’s front window and both owner and dog are very happy.
Rob Horgan
Cherry Hill, NJ
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