As some of you know, we have a new member of the family, Izzy, a beautiful 1 year old Lurcher rescue...she's coming out of her shell a little more each day, trusting us a little more and finding her comfy places around the place. She's having a 'squirm up' on the rug behind me as I type, something she has only just started doing in the last 2 days or so...she plays when we aren't in the room now but does wag more and will occasionally even come up to us...yes, the people in her life before really did a number on her, poor thing, but we'll get her there...she can now go in the garden off lead and she's very good following me about and flopping down next to me. (they can jump fences easily so we needed to wait until she was happy being here until giving her more freedom!)
She's now bathed and groomed and has her proper Lurcher collar and tag in place! We're having some amazing early morning walks and I'm seeing wild flowers opening as the warmer weather has come this last few days, I've yet to take the camera as we're still mastering some training so I know I'd just get all tangled up :) she's a real blessing, I'm so glad we found her and she does make me laugh every day!
I've been really enjoying the coverage of the Chelsea flower show this week, the planting and designs are wonderful, then I go out to our garden which has a decidedly rural 'au naturale' look about it and potter about, it has been lovely out there this week...above is one of my Columbines that are just flowering now, I do love the fairy flowers :)
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What a beautiful dog!!
ReplyDeleteIzzy looks so sweet, but still has that look of "when is this going to come to an end look". Saw that for such a long time on my little rescue dog. Glad you are enjoying her, and know she is going to love being in her "forever home". Gorgeous flower by the way!
ReplyDeletei was curious what a lurcher looks like so i googled it, and they are a very beautiful breed of dog. i am so happy you have each other and that she is doing so well. i look forward to your continued reports on her progress. oh, and the flower is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing columbine, I've never seen one like this. Gorgeous photo Ruth.
ReplyDeleteRuth, she is absolutely precious! I have 3 rescues myself and know full well how special they become. So glad this one found a perfect forever home where she can be truly loved. What a blessing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous flower, and I love seeing your photos of Izzy! Every time I see her she makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteSweet pup and wow what a wonderful flower! Beautiful work! Thanks for linking up with Flower Art Friday!
ReplyDeleteI love the turquoise shades in this photo
ReplyDeleteI love the turquoise shades in this image
ReplyDeleteHow fine to read she's getting more and more satisfied and happy.
ReplyDeleteIzzy is a lucky dog to have found you, and you her. Her name is endearing to me as my love of many years was Izzy, my little silky terrier.
ReplyDeleteYour flower image is gorgeous, love the softness and gentle light.
Have a beautiful weekend.
She is so wonderful...how blessed you are to have her in your life. And how fabulous she has you!!
ReplyDeleteLove you image...great processing!
Hugs
SueAnn
Thank you SueAnn, we are blessed, she's a real gift from God this one :)
DeleteWhat a cute puppy Ruth! How nice for you both to be in each other's lives. I'm sure you will both have many wonderful times together. Our neighbor only has rescue pets and they are so patient with them to ease them into a new environment and help them feel safe and secure, as you are doing. I so love the colors on your columbine photo; it's a different variety than those I have. Yours hass more layers and petals and is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating face your special four legged companion has. I am baffled by the treatment of some animals. How could anyone be unkind to the wonderful creatures of this world? The columbine photo is a charmer, too!
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely...beautiful tones and love that flower!
ReplyDeleteYour new family member is adorable. I love that you rescued her! She'll come out of her shell eventually! And of course, your photos are always gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteIzzy is beautiful in no time she will own everything ha.
ReplyDeleteAin't that the truth...she has her eye on the prime spot, the middle of the sofa ;)
DeleteLove columbine! My daughter used to call them fairy houses! Your photo is beautiful and your pup is adorable! Sad she was so badly treated but so very fortunate to have found you! Have a wonderful 'au naturel' gardening this weekend! (not to be confused with gardening 'au naturel')
ReplyDeleteHa! Yes, I'm not sure our garden is safe enough for that sort of gardening, lots of nettles!!
DeleteYour Izzy is so adorable...i am sure that soon she will come out of her shell. All she needs is a loving family. Your columbine photo is absolutely stunning. so soft and dreamy...
ReplyDeleteI love your Izzy pictures! So glad she's doing well.
ReplyDeleteLovely little flower too!
Such a sweet looking dog . Hopefully she will return to being a happy dog and I think you Re on the right track. I have been taking photos of my columbines too this week. I love your double variety. Valerie
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little fellow - She is going to be a great joy I am sure ;) - The flower is one splendid one - Love your photographs :D
ReplyDeleteOh my Izzy just melts my heart. So happy you have found each other.
ReplyDeleteYour Columbine is so pretty. I love that you call them "Fairy" flowers and I love that there is a faint little web on the flower.
Thank you Ida, I love the tiny webs too on plants, perhaps they are fairy hammocks :)
DeleteOh my Izzy just melts my heart. So happy you have found each other.
ReplyDeleteYour Columbine is so pretty. I love that you call them "Fairy" flowers and I love that there is a faint little web on the flower.
Oh Izzy, I just want to give her a great big hug!! I have a standard poodle and she has those expressive eyes just like mine. Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Izzy is doing wonderfully (thanks to you), Ruth!
ReplyDeleteThat really is wonderful news.
Our columbine are blooming now too.
They are such interesting flowers, and this one is just beautiful!
Have a wonderful weekend!
xo.
What a cuddly, precious dog!! Great pics!
ReplyDeleteIzzy is a beauty and seems so sweet - great photo - I love the desaturated look.
ReplyDeleteIzzy is beautiful after her bath. I'm so glad to hear she is settling in, though slowly. I love that you are giving her the time and space to adjust. The people that had her before and abused her - they will get theirs.
ReplyDeleteI love your columbine image, so dreamy.
Now, about the Chelsea garden show. The closest I get is my totally beloved English Garden magazine. I LOVE IT! My dream vacation is to tour the gardens in England and the lavender fields of Provence....
Oh Ruth ... I don't know which image grabs my heart more ... Izzy's eyes or that gorgeous columbine! It's always a pleasure to come here and view your work. Thanks for sharing with Photo Art Friday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely shot of your Izzy,- love the eyes and the PoV! And the other piece is amazing work!Wonderful tones!
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izzy is a doll face!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteIzzy eyes are amazing! Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #32!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great companion and she photographs well! The washing of the color on the flower is quite interesting.
ReplyDeleteRuth it's so good that you found each other, you both need more time and everything will work fine. Someone said that we can't change the whole world but we can make the whole world will change for that animal we will rescue.
ReplyDeleteAww she's gorgeous isn't she and I'm so glad she's settling in so well :) xxx
ReplyDeleteshe's a beauty!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, lovely!
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Izzy is incredibly cute! I'm glad she's coming out of her shell. You are amazing :)
ReplyDeleteCute dog, lovely flower. congrats on your win.
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