house wren studio: happy new year

Happy new year, friends!

For the many, many years since my Jake passed away, I have been dreaming of and hoping for another dog. All my friends, children and family have been after me in one way or another to just do it. I went online and to the shelters and always stepped away. Couldn't.

But my friend Suzanne started the search again and we went out looking. It was easier, but I didn't find a shelter dog. And then there was a link to a little dog in a foster home on ny-petrescue.org. Maggie and her sisters made sure I went to meet her. Maggie came along and confirmed the fit as perfect.

Meet my new pal, Stitch. She is adorable and dear and is indeed, just the one I was searching for. I didn't know it until I found her. Actually, I think she found me.

So if I have a word for the new year, it is certainly Stitch. And really, isn't she just the cutest lil thing? For whatever reason, there is always a turn in the road that leads to a happier path. And she certainly put me on it.

Wishing that for all of us in 2014. Hoping it is a year full of discovery, joy and love! xo

Comments

Those eyes. That face!!! Congrats to you both. Julie

Posted by: Julie Clark | January 02, 2014 at 11:12 AM

Oh Stitch is adorable

Posted by: Janet Ghio | January 02, 2014 at 11:14 AM

oh so cute!

Posted by: Pam | January 02, 2014 at 11:26 AM

How wonderful! Congratulations! What a cutie and great name!

Posted by: Betz | January 02, 2014 at 11:47 AM

cutie patootie!

Posted by: Dawn | January 02, 2014 at 12:40 PM

Oh Charlotte! Stitch is so precious. Did she arrive with the name because that is certainly serendipity, synchronicity - whatever it's called :) Needless to say, so very apropos and as if she is the missing piece to your puzzle. Wishing a very Happy 2014 to you and Stitch! xo and arf arfs

Posted by: Sally | January 02, 2014 at 12:59 PM

Congratulations Charlotte & Stitch! I'm so glad you have each other!

Posted by: Lisa Leggett | January 02, 2014 at 01:03 PM

Happy you found each other! Love her name!

Posted by: Julie | January 02, 2014 at 01:08 PM

How wonderful!!!! Welcome Stitch!!! She is precious.
I'm thrilled for you all. I have three rescued rottweillers and can tell you they've all found a way to us...and it is THE best. Congratulations, Charlotte. Here's to pawprints and heartstrings.
XooX

Posted by: Jeanette in Illinois | January 02, 2014 at 03:51 PM

Oh, I am so happy you have found each other!! Stitch is just adorable--just makes you want to scoop her up and cuddle. Happy 2014 Charlotte!

Posted by: Vicki K | January 02, 2014 at 05:48 PM

Happy New Year and welcome to the family, Stitch! There is no love such as that of a rescue. Wishing you and Stitch many long walks, moments of quiet, and of course, hours of stitching together.

Posted by: Jeannie | January 03, 2014 at 03:19 AM

Charlotte, that story is the sweetest! This little Stitch is the one for you and has probably been waiting for you to come get her. Congratulations on a perfect match!

Posted by: Claudia W. Small | January 03, 2014 at 12:31 PM

YAY! What a wonderful way to begin this new year! And could e name be any more appropriate? Well done!
....and YAY for Maggie!

I already feel like the year is flying by - whew! So much happening already. I want so much to see you...really. I am going to find a way for us to be in the same place at the same time, okay?
Gosh, I am glad that Stitch found you.....perfect fit!
Best to the two of you in this next chapter.....xoxo

Posted by: Jone Hallmark | January 04, 2014 at 12:38 AM

awe - I'm so happy for you AND stitch! perfect :)

Posted by: Melissa | January 04, 2014 at 09:41 AM

Charlotte, I'm so in love with Stitch! She is indeed the perfect dog for you. It's the eyes. They show a very gentle soul. May she bring you much happiness and loving! Congratulations!

Posted by: Anne Sutton | January 04, 2014 at 11:52 AM

As a pet lover, and a recent reader/follower of your blog, I couldn't be more happy for you, Carlotte. I am forecasting that this 2014 year will be a really ENJOYABLE year for the two of you!!!

Posted by: Mary in Oregon | January 04, 2014 at 04:55 PM

Happy New Year Charlotte!! What a lovely way to start the new year finding Stitch. She looks such a dear little thing. Just know you are going to have fun together! :)

Posted by: Christine B. | January 05, 2014 at 04:18 AM

How happy that you found each other…it was just want to be. Welcome Stitch

Posted by: karen on bainbridge island | January 05, 2014 at 01:37 PM

Of course I mean to write…meant to be

Posted by: karen on bainbridge island | January 05, 2014 at 01:38 PM

wonderful.
xox, d

Posted by: dede | January 05, 2014 at 01:50 PM

Awesome news, Charlotte!

Posted by: Margaret | January 05, 2014 at 05:23 PM

Congratulations on Stitch--She is so adorable and I'm sure she will be a wonderful companion! We adopted a little guy - a 14 lb. Papillon mix from the shelter down the road. He was having a bit of a difficult time with the heartworm treatment and needed a quiet home to convalesce in. He's doing great now and my husband is in love!
V

Posted by: VB | January 05, 2014 at 09:33 PM

She is adorable! I can see how easily you fell in love... and bless your heart for giving her a home. Happy 2014!!

Posted by: monica | January 08, 2014 at 05:32 AM

She is precious ! Her little face is too cute. Have a Happy New Year with your new little blessing Charlotte. Jan

Posted by: Jan Olson | January 08, 2014 at 07:21 PM

Charlotte: I am SO thrilled for you and yours to celebrate the new year, to celebrate Stitch's presence in your lives. Gosh, pets are amazing gifts. None of us seem to be able to explain the mystery of energy and strength of the relationship we have and the hurt when we have to say goodbye, and then the opening of our heart to share again. I can never seem to explain logically to anyone why they need a pet! No regrets. Happy cuddly new year to you!
Hugs,
Tammy

Posted by: Tammy | January 13, 2014 at 08:17 AM

Happy New Year. So excited, I haven't taken the leap yet but one day I hope to find a new companion,too. I have been very blessed in this life to have had two wonderful dogs.

xxxooo e

Posted by: Eugenia from Southern California | January 13, 2014 at 11:31 PM