I loved reading the story. Thanks for posting it.
Quick update: Tinsel had his 2nd extended period of house freedom while we were out today. Yesterday he was out for 5 hours while we went to dinner and today it was 6 while we were at a funeral. Both times there were no accidents or damage and he was thrilled to see us come home. He's also popping in and out of the crate while his door is open during the day but is still reluctant first thing in the morning after he's been in with the door shut. However, he is coming out fairly quickly, usually a few minutes with the clicker and some breakfast. We are even seeing a little progress with getting him to go out without being carried although it is still more carried than not.
I'm going to have to watch him with the patio door. This is the door that Rhiannon goes out and the area is not a confined one. He's starting to show a little too much interest in it. The fencing is going up in Spring but until then......
Today we celebrated the life of an extrordinary woman that I was fortunate enough to have in my corner while growing up. She was my "heart" mother and she passed away last Thursday. She was an avid friend to people and animals alike but what little she had she sent to animal foundations. She'll be up there now watching Tinsel recover and I'm sure doing what she did best... loving and encouraging us. Please add her to your prayers tonight.
