01/10/2024
Yoda’s family has officially adopted their foster, Marley! 🥹🧡
“Mon and I always knew we wanted to adopt a puppy – it was always a matter of when so when we saw .ph post a puppy (named Peaches), we applied to adopt, did our interview and set a date to meet her.
When we did get to the shelter, we met her and two other puppies - Marley and Dottie. Immediately after the first meeting it was clear which dog we wanted to take home. The only problem was: we didn’t want to leave the two other puppies there. So when Peaches was adopted it made the decision very clear: I didn’t want to choose which of the two sisters gets a good home - we decided to foster them both to help them find their forever homes.
Over the course of three and a half months, we got to know both dogs so well. We watched them grow, we saw their personalities change, we saw them develop into unique individuals. We learned how to communicate with them, how to motivate them – who wanted to work for treats and who wanted cuddles instead – and ultimately, we learned how to show them love and affection that they would be receptive to.
It also became clearer to us that the dog we wanted to take home the very first day we met was still the dog that was meant to be our “perma-pup.” She fit very well into our lifestyle – the crate training, the walks, the structured, collaborative play. But most importantly, our dogs wanted t o engage with her. They played with her – and for those of you who know Yoda and Ari, they don’t just play with any dog. This is a personal invitation into their space. I always told Mon that I think Ari and Yoda will choose, and ultimately, they did.
But little Miss Congeniality didn’t only win over Ari and Yoda, she won over my siblings’ pets, Iroh and (dog-aggressive) Zuko too, opening the door for Zuko and Ari, and eventually, Zuko and his new fur-sibling - but that’s a story for part two!
Funnily enough, we actually never got any inquiries from anyone about adopting her – it was like the universe knew she was meant for us. Now, officially, almost four months later – we’re happy to introduce the newest member of our family, our little love-bug: Marley Bobby Brown Bambini Binibini A.”
Thank you Mon & Lara for truly going above and beyond as fosters. Your patience, dedication, and passion is felt by every member of the team 🙏🏽 We’re beyond thrilled that Marley has found a home in your pack!
