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Here’s a rare treat for you late night/early morning juicers! The driver and Debit decided to just get everything done tonight so Tim could head out early tomorrow when he woke up, so Deb put on a pot of coffee and I stayed up to get some pictures. So here you go, hot off the presses:

exploringthenewdigs

She said he kept moving a lot, exploring everything, so it was hard to get a good picture. That made me rejoice, because it will be nice reading you all complain about someone else’s photography for a change. Then she sent me this adorable picture, which kind of screwed that all up:

happyboy

I dunno if I did a good enough job with my descriptions and pictures of Walter, but this really captures his essence. He’s just a happy boy and sweet old fellow. Like I said, he’s got a little hitch in his giddyup because of the mistreatment and the three bad knees, but he’s chock full of spirit, got a million dollar smile, adorable summer teeth (some are here, some are there), and a real twinkle in his eye. He’s got a life in him for an older dog, and he’s going to make Debit a good companion. The cats are going to be sleeping with the old gentle fellow in no time.

Now y’all control yourselves and give Debit until noon tomorrow to fill you in and don’t raise a fuss in every comment thread. She needs to get some sleep. You know how we olds are when we stay up past our bedtime.

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  1. 1.

    debit

    Right now he’s nose to nose with Julian and slowly settling down. I’m going to let him explore until he feels comfortable, then I’m hitting the sack.

  3. 3.

    jl

    Thanks. Sweet pic of ol’ Walter smiling choked me up a little. Congrats to Walter.

    And, PS to Cole, the first pic is actually an excellent and exciting action petpic full of vim and vigor. Can almost feel Walters slobber coming at me. Congrats Deb. Hope JG learns from that.

    And, what, no Walter ‘production log’? I guess that will come shortly.

  5. 5.

    quakerinabasement

    This story creates joy beyond the boundaries of our little community. It is a story worth sharing.

  8. 8.

    reality-based (the original, not the troll)

    oh, what a guy. And debit’s picture makes me finally get his name – he DOES look like Walter Mathau.

    My cat Archie looks exactly like Winston Churchill – but only about half of his family sees the (unmistakeable) resemblance.

    Seems like the happiest of endings to what started out as a very sad story – thanks to JC, all his peeps at the vet clinic, and debit. everybody should sleep the sleep of the just tonight!

  10. 10.

    Troublesome Carp fka Geeno

    He is such a people dog. He’s just looking around for the people he can be with, cuz being with people is what makes him happy.
    It’s crazy, I’ve rarely seen a dog so focused on the people around him.
    I think Walter will derive much more pleasure from people interaction than from fellow dog interaction.
    Not that he’ll be adverse to the latter.

  11. 11.

    reality-based (the original, not the troll)

    @jl:

    I will, when I can wake His Lordship up! (He’s 17, so he rests – on his laurels – a lot these days.

    The resemblance is most pronounced in profile. Though I realize I may be inferring the resemblance from his personality, which is Churchillian in the extreme – imperious, famously stubborn, and an indefatigable orator with a huge vocabulary and great dramatic phrasing – especially when the kitty treat bowl is empty.

    With all the cats that look like Hitler – seriously, there’s a website – there have to be at least a FEW Churchill felines

  13. 13.

    Anyone but Trump

    High fives to everyone who chipped in for Walter’s care and transport. He has the “I won the lottery” look in his eyes. Who’s a good boy? Walter is! Kudos to Mr. Cole, may he always have an open heart…

  16. 16.

    Mary G

    SURPRISE WALTER POST!!! YAY!

    What a trip for us left coasters before bedtime! I was kidding when I said I hoped for pix tonight. He looks so happy in his forever home. That is a great close-up.

    Thanks to both of you for staying up late and taking and posting the pictures.

  19. 19.

    seaboogie

    I don’t have words, and I also offer this.…

    If you forget the sins and Jesus bit, the spirit is just right…I think gospel music is just the right energy for this occasion. Song is “Oh Happy Day” so you’d want to click on it to celebrate this wonderful story.

  21. 21.

    seaboogie

    John, I don’t know if Walter was your muse, but you took some great pics of him, and the one yesterday on the green lawn – looking forward to his future – was objectively wonderful.

  24. 24.

    ?BillinGlendaleCA

    Glad to see the Walter update tonight. Nice to see he made it to debit’s safe and sound. He looks like a very happy pup.

  25. 25.

    ?BillinGlendaleCA

    @Honus: The first picture was so awful I wouldn’t show it to the wife and kid; I just told them it was awful.

  26. 26.

    Calming Influence

    Great news! Talking to a friend tonight who has a great rescue dog (Chelsea puppy, who’s a good dog? You’re a good dog!) He’s had many, and is convince they know when they’re finally in the hands of people who are going to make their lives better. Can’t say it too often, Cole; once again, ya done good.

  28. 28.

    RedDirtGirl

    Hooray Wally! What a wonderful thing! I’ve been up for 23 hours. Went to PA to canvas for Hillary, squeezed in a morning first date/walk across the Brooklyn bridge, and then when I got back from Philadelphia at 10pm, turned around and went out to my Saturday bluegrass jam. Just got home. I’d say it was a good day! Good morning, Rikyrah!

  33. 33.

    Creature

    I don’t comment much here, but I do read every day. These Walter posts never fail to choke me up. You are a good man, JC. Thank you, Debit, for taking Walter in. And, Walter, you are a good boy!

  36. 36.

    geg6

    I cannot say how happy these pics and post make me! Just absolutely made my morning. Thanks to you, John, and to debit for giving that beautiful boy a new and better life. Thanks to Tim the driver for getting him to his forever home. Thanks to all of BJ for making it happen. And Walter, you are a very good boy.

  37. 37.

    wormtown

    This is the first thing I checked when I got up this am. Thanks to everyone, but especially John and Debit.

    geg6 – did you adopt the pregnant strawberry cat? if so, updates (pictures)?

  38. 38.

    SiubhanDuinne

    What a great way to wake up! Walter knows he’s home, and looks so happy about it!

    Hope everyone concerned is asleep by now, but thanks to John and Debit for making this happen. Wow!!

  39. 39.

    Mobil RoonieRoo

    Yay! This is exactly what I was hoping to wake up to this morning. What a beautiful picture of Walter’s smile.

  40. 40.

    Chat Noir

    Excellent news! Good job to all the mensches involved in helping Walter start his better life.

  42. 42.

    Barb2

    Relief!
    Good story.

    Walter you lucky pup!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Looking forward to the next chapters of Walter’s story.

  46. 46.

    Booda

    The Walter saga has been an oasis of happy news and goodness. Well done Cole and everyone here! Walter looks like my rescue pup Rufus and every picture has given me massive feels.

  48. 48.

    Manyakitty

    @Aleta: Wow, what a great version of one of the two Dire Straits songs guaranteed to make me cry every single time. This is the other one.

  50. 50.

    Patricia Kayden

    Another happy ending here at BJ! We look forward to many more stories about Walter as he acclimates to his new home with Debit and her furry friends. A lovely way to start a new week.

  51. 51.

    Skyweaver

    Thank you for the pics! So great to wake up to this. The story of Walter and this community of caring people so good. Wish we all lived geographically closer so we could have a Walter gathering. It’d be nice to give him some love (and doubtless get some in return. ) Thanks, John and debit ?

  52. 52.

    Josie

    What a great post and happy pictures to start our day! Congratulations to all on job well done and to Walter on his great new home.

  54. 54.

    SIA

    Walter’s home! John and debit, many blessings for your extraordinary kindness in saving Walter. There is just something about him…so lovable!

  55. 55.

    KlareCole

    What a great doggie smile. So happy for Walter & debit. Thank you John & Tim and everyone who helped. A life reborn. O Happy Day was a nice touch. Walter’s tragic experience is washed away, by people who care.

  59. 59.

    Run, Lillian!

    What great news to wake up to. I am just so happy for Walter and debit and I can’t wait to hear the updates about him settling into his forever home. He will be such a lovely companion.

  60. 60.

    Damned at Random

    6:30 on the west coast and I just got up. First thing (after the bathroom, of course) was to check on Walter.

    Congrats to John, Debit and Tim for giving a good boy a good home. He’s a lucky dog

  61. 61.

    debit

    Good morning everyone. Walter is doing great! I emailed an update to John with more details so hopefully he’ll do another update post later. I’m going to go take a nap. :)

  63. 63.

    bluefish

    Hurrah! Let there be rejoicing in the kingdom! This makes me just so so happy. Look at that beautiful mug — and what a nice room, btw. He got there in record time. Must be so intense for him to go from such horrid abuse to this life of … love and luxury! Happiest, most glorious ending ever.

  66. 66.

    manyakitty

    @Aleta: My response is apparently still in moderation limbo, so yeah, great song, great edition, also see “Romeo and Juliet” as the other Dire Straits song that ALWAYS makes me cry.

  67. 67.

    Lorinda Pike

    I always enjoy happy tears with my morning coffee. Yay, John, Deb, and Tim (be safe on the home trip, you good man).
    And yay, WALTER!!!!! (Such a face he has. I would let him slobber all over me anytime.)

  68. 68.

    Exurban Mom

    Thanks to all who chipped in and made his safe journey possible. I love this blog so much.

  69. 69.

    Old Broad in California

    This is wonderful. I’m so happy for Walter. What fine people you all are to make this happen for this sweet dog.

  70. 70.

    Aleta

    @manyakitty:
    Just when this world seems mean and cold
    Our love comes shining red and gold
    And all the rest is by the way
    Why worry, there should be laughter after pain
    There should be sunshine after rain
    These things have always been the same
    -Mark Knopfler

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