Charlie in front of Christmas tree

Happy New Year, everyone!

The day after Christmas, Richard and Julie S. from Olympia, Washington, emailed us these photos of Charlie, our once-blind Beagle they recently adopted.  It looks almost as if Charlie is dreaming that all those presents under the tree are for him. 

Richard wrote in the email, "We now have opened a new book called "The Adventures of Charlie" … the first chapter was "The journey to the boat dock in Olympia" (this is the picture with Julie in it).  We walked up and down the boardwalk taking in all the sights.  Charlie was so excited to see the water we had to hold him back from jumping in.  Along the way Charlie had a few words with a few seagulls, although they didn't seem too happy in the conversation and flew off.  By day's end Charlie was so tired that not even the sweet smell of cooking could arouse him from sleep. Will keep you up to date on any new adventures."

Charlie at dock with Julie

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24 responses to “Christmas Beagle”

  1. sharon Avatar
    sharon

    What a great way to start 2010! Great pictures~~Happy New Year to RDR.

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  2. Margaret Avatar
    Margaret

    It’s hard to express what a smile this brings to my face for you all! It’s so totally wonderful and incomprehensible to understand what a different and wonderful life Charlie has now with his priceless new sight and forever family enabled by RDR and his drs. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  3. Leila - Washington Avatar
    Leila – Washington

    Looks like Charlie is getting spoiled rotten! Good for him! I was in Olympia today and didn’t see him anywhere ~~ of course he would have to have had his raincoat on with the torrential downpour! (he was probably incognito)

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  4. karrie baker Avatar

    he looks so happy, so content! i love that!

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  5. Penny Heinrich Avatar
    Penny Heinrich

    Looks like charlie was trying to stay awake to catch Santa Claus… or maybe at least help him eat his cookies and milk…. but jussssstttt couldn’t stay awake (yawn, I’m sooooo sleeepy, says Charlie)

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  6. Vickie Avatar
    Vickie

    Happy new year to all at the RDR. Nice to hear from you again.

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  7. Barb Ribinski Avatar
    Barb Ribinski

    Talk about a new lease on life. What a happy and content doggie Charlie is. Getting his sight back and getting a home of his own (with his new friend Hugo) all in the same year! And is that his little tongue poking out that we see while he’s sleeping? How cute. Thank you Richard and Julie for giving him such a wonderful home and also Steve and Alayne for giving him his sight back.

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  8. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    OMG!!! What a sweet story! Thanks to Julie & Richard for keeping us all updated on Charlies new follies!!

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  9. Adele in the Bronx Avatar

    Wonderful!! So great to know he has a good and loving home.

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  10. Lynne Parker Avatar

    Wow, Charlie has it made. That photo of him sleeping is precious.

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  11. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    It’s so wonderful to get updates…and Charlie is the poster boy for “Miracles Do Happen”…thanks for sharing!

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  12. Lynda Avatar
    Lynda

    So glad Charlie is having a wonderful life.

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  13. Anita Maloney Avatar
    Anita Maloney

    Happy New Year you too. What a great pic of Charlie and what a comfort it must be to you to see how content he is.

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  14. Teri Avatar
    Teri

    Awww….how absolutely wonderful.

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  15. Chloe Avatar

    Charlie…you are just the sweetest (and most handsome) Beagle.
    I think that is a great idea to write your autobiography. Children of all ages would just love it.
    Best wishes for a new year full of delightful sights and adventures.

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  16. Ev Avatar
    Ev

    What a happy guy. Why not!! He found a happy home with a loving couple. He is experiencing new things. And he can see to boot. Life is good. Thanks to RDR that is.
    Thanks for keeping us up to date on the graduates.

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  17. Kathy and Harley Avatar
    Kathy and Harley

    It is so nice to be back from the “break” hope all of your holidays were great.Can’t wait for another year of the RDR.It is awsome to SEE Charlie in his new adventures hope ther are many more to come for him!Thank-you for giving all of your animal such a good and full life.I know there are many rewards fo you and Alayne for all the work that you have done in your life!

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  18. Kenna Avatar
    Kenna

    I love hearing how the adoptees are doing!! What a great story!

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  19. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    HNY to Charlie and his new family. He may need a life jacket for his trips to the dock! With all due respect to the new (and wonderful) dog – is Hugo OK with all of this?
    Best to all and thanks for your care and love for dogs.

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  20. Doe George Avatar
    Doe George

    Happy New Year to all at RDR!
    What a wonderful update on Charlie, simply warms my heart! Soglad to see you back!

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    gayle

    Such a handsome guy!!

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  22. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    Charlie’s sweet and happy face would make a great cover shot for a book about his so very happy ending! Love and thanks to RDR and all who got him to his new place.

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  23. Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin Avatar
    Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin

    I love to hear updates on how wonderful the adopted ones lives are now. I wish Charlie & his family many days of happiness & dock strolling. And, it’s so exciting to know he is enjoying the sights along w/ the smells of dock strolling. The pic of Charlie under the Christmas tree should be their Christmas card for next year! I love the serenity & the imagination of what he is dreaming about!!
    HAPPY NEW YEAR TO RDR!!!

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  24. Chris and Tonya Nagle Avatar
    Chris and Tonya Nagle

    What a happy Beagle with his new family! Thanks for sharing his continuing adventures!

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