“Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.” quote by Robert Frost; is amazingly true.
Once the decision was conveyed to Andrea, about fostering Sasha the mother of my dog Tasha, everyone is the family was happy and excited. I always wanted another in house dog as a company to Tasha, of course, getting another GSD was never in my mind. Any other small breed dog was my dream, especially beagle. However, my earlier requests to get a second one were refuted by my husband, but this time since all us agreed upon, we had an opportunity to own a second dog and being my dogs mother made our decision more easier. Our happiness had no boundaries. I even started dreaming of displaying on the car shield 'Proud owner of two Shepherds". It was going to be big work and double the responsibility, but since all in the house were ready to cooperate, I was fine.
Our happiness was passed on to Tasha too, we kept telling her, we are getting her mother Sasha and she will definitely be happy to have a new company for her.
Sasha gave a litter of 8 healthy pups at age of 2 years. Tasha was handpicked by Andrea's niece Shanaia for her home. Their flat was getting renovated and hence Andrea was taking care of Tasha. Tasha was with her mother Sasha and Bobo for 8 months. So for us, we thought, they will adjust with each other and we were happy and comfortable with this feeling.
Tasha loved to make new friends and she loved wrestling with them. She is such a TOM Boy! As a pup she played with toys, but as she grew little older, she just preferred other dogs to play with.
Here is a video of Tasha playing with Toffee in the Dog Park.
I had read, if not socialized properly, German Shepherds can be very ferocious. I dreaded this fact and took special efforts to see that Tasha meets new people and new dogs on regular basis. She enjoyed the company of every dog irrespective of breed and was equally very friendly with men and women and especially children. She loved children like anything and the same was true with the kids. They took pride in telling each other, how they can touch her and pat her, despite her huge size and ferocious looks.
German Shepherds are one of the smartest breeds and Tasha was no exception. She would catch my words before I could utter them and would read my mind, even with the simplest action. A Poetry by Larry Belt, titled 'JAKE' best describes Tasha.
Now I know you've heard the stories
About animals who are smart
But here's a tale of a dog named Jake
Who was a genius from the start
Now, this dog could do anything
He could even add and subtract
He even starred in a broadway play
And, man, that dog could act
Now, nobody ever had to feed him
For, he was even a gourmet chef
Did I mention he was a teacher?
He taught sign language to the deaf
Now Jake was not an ordinary dog
He remembers everything he sees
He has a photographic memory
And even knows the names of his fleas
He wouldn't just bring your slippers
He would put them on your feet
That dog would remember to flush
And put down the toilet seat
Jake even took the children to school
And stayed with them, all day long
He heard every word the teacher said
And corrected her, when she was wrong
Now, you probably think I made this up
And, everything I've told you is fake
But I'll bet you'll be surprised to know
That this poem was written by Jake
We would tell her our major plans a few days ahead, which would help her to remain compose on the actual day. Like I am going for a trip for few days or my husband or any one of us, is going out of country for few months or many months. This time too, we did not fail to tell her, we had about 20 days time in hand to communicate with Tasha.
Andrea planned to come to Bangalore along with Sasha during Republic Day holiday, so she could get extended leave from her work and the hand over of Sasha would be swift as was done earlier for Tasha too. For Andrea which transport would be best for her travel was an issue. I had suggested to board a direct Borivali to Bangalore bus. Now it was up to her to decide the most comfortable method and after some due diligence, she zeroed on the direct bus privately operated.
To be continued...
Once the decision was conveyed to Andrea, about fostering Sasha the mother of my dog Tasha, everyone is the family was happy and excited. I always wanted another in house dog as a company to Tasha, of course, getting another GSD was never in my mind. Any other small breed dog was my dream, especially beagle. However, my earlier requests to get a second one were refuted by my husband, but this time since all us agreed upon, we had an opportunity to own a second dog and being my dogs mother made our decision more easier. Our happiness had no boundaries. I even started dreaming of displaying on the car shield 'Proud owner of two Shepherds". It was going to be big work and double the responsibility, but since all in the house were ready to cooperate, I was fine.
Our happiness was passed on to Tasha too, we kept telling her, we are getting her mother Sasha and she will definitely be happy to have a new company for her.
Sasha gave a litter of 8 healthy pups at age of 2 years. Tasha was handpicked by Andrea's niece Shanaia for her home. Their flat was getting renovated and hence Andrea was taking care of Tasha. Tasha was with her mother Sasha and Bobo for 8 months. So for us, we thought, they will adjust with each other and we were happy and comfortable with this feeling.
Tasha loved to make new friends and she loved wrestling with them. She is such a TOM Boy! As a pup she played with toys, but as she grew little older, she just preferred other dogs to play with.
Here is a video of Tasha playing with Toffee in the Dog Park.
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| Tasha & Sabkuch clicked on 27 December 2011 |
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| Tasha & Meetu clicked on 21 December 2011 |
German Shepherds are one of the smartest breeds and Tasha was no exception. She would catch my words before I could utter them and would read my mind, even with the simplest action. A Poetry by Larry Belt, titled 'JAKE' best describes Tasha.
Now I know you've heard the stories
About animals who are smart
But here's a tale of a dog named Jake
Who was a genius from the start
Now, this dog could do anything
He could even add and subtract
He even starred in a broadway play
And, man, that dog could act
Now, nobody ever had to feed him
For, he was even a gourmet chef
Did I mention he was a teacher?
He taught sign language to the deaf
Now Jake was not an ordinary dog
He remembers everything he sees
He has a photographic memory
And even knows the names of his fleas
He wouldn't just bring your slippers
He would put them on your feet
That dog would remember to flush
And put down the toilet seat
Jake even took the children to school
And stayed with them, all day long
He heard every word the teacher said
And corrected her, when she was wrong
Now, you probably think I made this up
And, everything I've told you is fake
But I'll bet you'll be surprised to know
That this poem was written by Jake
We would tell her our major plans a few days ahead, which would help her to remain compose on the actual day. Like I am going for a trip for few days or my husband or any one of us, is going out of country for few months or many months. This time too, we did not fail to tell her, we had about 20 days time in hand to communicate with Tasha.
Andrea planned to come to Bangalore along with Sasha during Republic Day holiday, so she could get extended leave from her work and the hand over of Sasha would be swift as was done earlier for Tasha too. For Andrea which transport would be best for her travel was an issue. I had suggested to board a direct Borivali to Bangalore bus. Now it was up to her to decide the most comfortable method and after some due diligence, she zeroed on the direct bus privately operated.
To be continued...
