Today Gina hat to be back at the shelter by 1 pm at the latest. We started the morning with a big round around the block. Getting the harness on Gina was no problem at all. I walked her without the muzzle, since I really didn't want to have the muzzle put on her twice within a couple of hours, knowing how much she dislikes the thing. After we got back it was time for some quick breakfast. Then we relaxed a little before getting ready to head out. I got dressed and Gina let me put the muzzle on her within less than 10 minutes. Riding the tram was no issue at all. By the time we got to the shelter it was about 11.30 am. I was going to look for Sandra or Eva to talk about how the night went. While I was walking Sandra came around the corner an asked me how the night has been. And I told her exactly how it was. As far as I'm concerned it went really great. We talked again about my timetable. The fact is that I have 10 day to get Gina used to the place. And at this point I said yes to bringing Gina home at this point. It makes it easier for me and Gina, doing the adoption now than by the end of January. Sandra asked me to take Gina for a walk as the VET appointment won't be till 1 pm and putting her back into the kennel is just counterproductive.
So Gina and I went for 2 large rounds out in the field and although it was pretty breezy Gina and I did have a lot of fun. Walking at Kellerberg really gives you a great view of Vienna's south side. By the time we headed back to the it was about 12.45 pm. I sat down in one of the waiting rooms and gave Gina a couple of goodies. At 1 pm we went looking for Sandra and found her right away. Then we alkyd up to the VET's office. We had to wait a little and Sandra I got to talk a little more about Gina. She gave me a couple of tips how to help her with staying by herself. And she added that she doesn't think that Gina is going to have much of a problem with that. And we will continue seeing Gina's current dog trainer, since that is going to be paid Rescue Group that adopted Gina out two 2 completely unsuitable homes, before she got turned in at Wiener Tierschutzhaus. Of course that is financial benefit, but would never ever be deciding factor for me. Finally we got called into the VET's office. Gina has already all the basic shots. The one thing that she doesn't have yet is her rabies shot.
This shot is not required by law to have in Austria. It's only required if you were to travel beyond Austria's borders. But of course it's a good thing to have your dog get a rabies shot, especially if you intend to do a lot of hiking with her. And that's something I plan on doing anyways. Gina got her physical exam and a clean bill of health. The VET told me that I could have the rabies vaccination at their office for free, if I were to do that within the next 3 month or I can have my regular VET do it. Then they handed me Gina's Vaccination Passport. Sandra was really impressed how calm Gina was during the entire VET visit. She told me that we make a good team. Then we walked to the office of the shelter. I showed my ID and proof of residency, paid the Adoption fee and off we walked. Of course there was plenty of time for Sandra to say good by to Gina.
Once we got of the tram, I took Gina for a large round around the neighborhood and than we settled in. Gina found a cosy spot right next to me on the couch. Pretty soon she was curled up next to me and sleeping. But every once in a while she did show me her affectionate and her playful side and the side of her that desperately is looking for physical body contact.
The walk before heading to bed was without any problem and this night was much easier on Gina than the previous one. She found herself a great spot right next to me.
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