Cali takes in the sun at Sports Basement
Today I planned to meet my brother at Sports Basement at the Presidio to help him find a bike to start his new hobby. I had a some extra anxiety because I was reminded that Bella’s (now named Cali) owner worked there.
What chance it would be to find the little girl trotting around the aisles or outside the parking lot. As it turns out, a woman was walking a lean black lab who looked so much like Bella. I immediately recognized the patch of white at her chest and her stride that always seemed a little overly enthusiastic.
So I followed the woman and the dog inside and then lost them to some hidden door. I had to ask another employee if so-n-so was working today.
Soon, he came out and I introduced myself as one of the people who fostered Cali before she found a permanent home. He was very nice and got his wife to bring Cali out to meet me. I couldn’t tell if she remembered me, as she was licking my hand and rubbing against me, but she was doing that with mostly anybody. She is such a friendly girl. Her fur has taken a more sleek black look, and her body and limbs have stretched out so she is not so much puppy-like but more like a mini-lab. She will be growing much more, as she is only 5 months now.
We went outside with her family, and my brother just arrived. She greeted him as if they went way back as well. Oh she is such as happy dog, and she has a sweet life there. I am glad that we were a part of the start of her new life!
What a good girl!