It wasn’t long after adopting Skeeter that we started talking a lot about finding her sister, “Abby”. It really became something we wanted to do after we had Skeeter’s DNA tested. We thought it would be cool to find out how alike (or different) Skeeter and “Abby” might be and maybe even find a way to let them get together to play. That would be fun, right?
So we started hanging out on the Wright-Way Rescue Reunions Facebook page but there was no sign of “Abby”. We started posting photos of Skeeter now, along with the photos of “Abby” and Skeeter (formerly Scottie) asking if “Abb”y was out there.
No luck, so far.
Then we adopted Lola (formerly Farrah) and we knew right away that we’d want to hear about her puppies — so we’ve continued to hang out on that Facebook page and I’ve been posting photos of Lola and Skeeter, in hopes of finding some of their family members.
Which is why it was super awesome when a comment appeared right after I posted a photo of Lola and Skeeter barking at raccoons while standing on the couch. The woman who fostered Lola when she was pregnant was asking if that was “Farrah”.
Yes! And then she went on to tell us things she knew about Lola.
… She’s an escape artist (we figured that out ourselves, lol.)
… Yes! She used to get car sick when she was with us!
… We used to call her Molly (which explains why she didn’t come to “Farrah” at all. lol)
It was so much fun to hear her talk about Lola and I’m looking forward to hearing more… she’s promised to tell us how Lola got the scar on her leg. Cool, right?
After spending months on that Facebook group and seeing just how hard it is for people to find the other dogs/families they are looking for, I just keep thinking there should be a better way. Those of us who want to meet or just chat or share info should be able to find each other, if both parties are open to it. But how can that be made easier, when the rescue group is already low on funds and their staff/dollars need to be focused on saving animals?
I don’t know. I just think it’s cool and technology should make it so much easier than it is. Right?
Abby… we’re still looking for you. (Born in April 2012, adopted in August/September 2012)
We’d also love to hear from “Farrah’s” puppies … the “D” Litter born in March 2013 and adopted in May 2013!
(This one is Dionne)
Denise – it would be a very cool to be able to track your puppies families. I have no idea about Duke or Gypsy litter mates.
This is so flippin’ sweet. I’ve been paying attention to all of this through your FB and Twitter and it’s just so neat. Never in a million years did I think of this, but I see how sweet it would be to meet and possibly reunite siblings for a play date.