I am in complete shock writing this post…..

She had been a beautiful part of BHRR since August 29th, 2015. She passed all her Vet exams etc. with thumbs up, rehabbed beautifully at BHRR, put on much needed weight, learned manners and had become a HUGE fav at BHRR. When she was ready, she was placed up for adoption on November 12th, 2015.

She was so funny, affectionate when in ‘Bloodhound’ mode, developed confidence with walking on floors(So proud of her!!), could drool along with the best of any dog!, and, was so gorgeous inside and out…..

While Mason and I were on our way to drop off BHRR’s Baby Kaos to his overnight play date, I received a call from Sean.

I knew from his tone, something bad had happened. I fought down the panic and listened…..

BHRR’s Waffle was out running – she was not bumped, tripped by another dog, did not trip on anything and she suddenly went head over heels going down one of the smaller hills and Sean was right there.

She was dead………

We are doing a necropsy. She was an extremely fit, healthy and happy dog.

The whole time I was with the home that was having the play date with Baby Kaos, I was fighting down the gasping pain and trying to breathe. Before Mason and I even went into this home, we both looked at each other and gave a quick hug of comfort to one another……

I had even brought BHRR’s wee Flame to meet their daughters and to thank one of them as that young lady – Maddie and her friends had raised much in donations(previous post made on this beautiful story) to help BHRR’s GD Mama Eve etc.

I went to the Vet’s that are doing the necropsy on BHRR’s Waffle and said my good-byes. Once the necropsy is done, she will be brought home and laid to rest.

I am in shock……she was so precious, loved her big character personality SO freakin’ much. She loved laying under our bench in the sunroom and we even moved her Costco dog bed under there for her….now, that spot is empty with such a big presence missing….

I am at a loss for further words at this time……totally broken is one of the feelings I feel….

She is an angel now…….a stunning angel….

This dog has made immense progress during her time at BHRR.

She came to BHRR with serious social issues with other dogs and now lives in complete harmony will all the dogs here!

She will require a home that will do careful integration with strange dogs for the feeling of not being in control and safe makes her stressed.

If you just let her take her time to ‘warm’ up, relax and feel things out, she is totally wonderful with strange dogs.

Her first reaction to feeling worried, is to keep her distance, yet, if a dog ‘pushes’ the issue, she will communicate that she is not comfortable.

With patience, consistency, and with a calming word/touch, she settles quite well.

She can go to a home as an only dog or with a right matched personality fit dog. She enjoys the company of other dogs and can be quite playful…a bit rough at times and has to be reminded of her manners.

She is loving plus goofy to all humans when she is in her ‘bloodhound’ mode. When she decides to be a Pyr, she is more aloof, independent and will make people work for her attention. Have to love her honesty!

She has come a long way also with her comfort level on floors that are wood over being tile. Very proud of her for conquering that fear!

She is 100% housebroken, unknown with how she is with cats, can go to a home that works full-time, part-time, from home, semi-retired, retired etc.

She has also come miles with her obedience and leash manners. She can still pull when she loses focus yet, that is getting better and better.

She is both crate trained and has proven 100% trustworthy in our home.

This does not stop her from taking advantage of an opportunity if one presents itself! The honest thief! Very rare and far between.

She is a gorgeous girl, loyal and vocal at times to express her feelings of ‘yay, you are home!’ or ‘YES! DINNER time!’ 

I could look into her eyes forever…really gorgeous…..

Pictures are never really going to capture how magnificent she looks yet, Melissa, you should did a fabu job! Thank you again for this amazing photo’s of her!

BHRR’s Waffle! YOU did it! Now, for that right matched forever loving home to find you!

Please consider sharing her photo so that others may find her and perhaps, one of those people may end up being her forever loving right home!

She has a good solid circle set-up for success friends now that include BHRR’s Skye, BHRR’s Maple – who are two other quite strong females, BHRR’s baby Kaos, my Salt, my Multi Ch. Bronson, my Bunker, BHRR’s Lion King Pumbaa, BHRR’s Dune, BHRR’s Potter, BHRR’s Ethel, BHRR’s Porridge and BHRR’s Ani to date……

So, TONS of progress being made and she will continue to get better and better!

She is terrified of the hardwood floors. She does well on the porcelain tile and it has been a patient work in progress to try and build up her comfort level, the poor thing…..

She is not the best of eaters and that has also been a work in progress.

She is crate trained plus is also 100% trustworthy in our sunroom when we go out. Her leash manners are slowly getting better…man, were they brutal!

She is quite vocal and we have been working on that we do not need to ‘talk’ as much as she is doing. 

She is so pretty…..at times, extremely affectionate and at other times, aloof and Ms. Independent.

Those ears of hers….soft as can be…….

She is a long way herself from being placed up for adoption yet, she also will get there and we will be so happy for her when she is ready to make her own special announcement!

She will need an experienced home and one filled with patience.

She has tons of potential and this journey with her has been a wondrous one to date!

This photo is a bit blurry yet, her standing still as she loves to explore outside is asking for a lot right now! LOL

We are calling her BHRR’s Waffle – great name suggestion Margaret!

Welcome to BHRR!