Francie was the best little traveler there ever was.  It made the trip so easy, but it is sad when you realize that a lot is because she is used to just laying around in a cage all day.  She rode on a pillow that sat on my center consul.  Every time I stopped and took her for a walk, she emptied her bladder.  She did not like the big trucks or rumble strips.

She is over her fear of me, for that matter, she sticks to me like glue.  I put her in a cage last night just because I don't want her to get injured in any way.  I had the cage in my bedroom so she could be near me.  She is a little afraid of Sweet Pea, and Sweet Pea is a little jealous of her, but they are both making progress.

Another thing I noticed about Francie was a very black spot about the size of a silver dollar on the left side of her face (between her ear and eye).  It reminded me of another thing about silver poodles.  When ever they get hurt in any way that damages skin or muscle cells, the hair in that area turns black and stays black the rest of their lives.  It looks like she has had a very hard blow to the side of her head at some point in her life.

I just wish I could touch her and take away all her bad memories and fears.  I hope to be able to overcome most of them one at a time.

We had a wonderful trip and really enjoyed meeting you.  I really appreciate all the work you and all the foster parents do for these misfortunate animals.  I love Francie and we are going to have a long life together.

I am sending a copy of this to Matt and Jackie, and I want to thank them so very much for taking care of Francie until I found her.

My Best to All of You,      Judy (Proud new Mommy)