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:
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:
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.
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.
Ruckus
Damn that’s a good looking dog face. It looks like he won the doggy lottery.
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.
DivF
Congratulations to all! Makes me feel better about staying up late working.
quakerinabasement
This story creates joy beyond the boundaries of our little community. It is a story worth sharing.
eclare
Thank you! Checked in just for the hell of it, and got this! Yay Walter!
NotoriousJRT
Hooray! Best wishes to Walter and his world of peeps!
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!
jl
@reality-based (the original, not the troll):
” My cat Archie looks exactly like Winston Churchill ”
Please send in a pic to one of the front posters. That deserves a post to itself, and ensuing serious discussion of implications, feline philosophy, and such like and other.
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.
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
Major Major Major Major
Yayyyy! That makes me real happy :) Thanks JC. Now go to sleep!
Also, you forgot to use the new Walter tag.
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…
Aleta
Sweet dreams Walter.
Why Worry
ruemara
So happy for you, Walter. You made it home. Thank you Cole, Debit and all the Juicers.
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.
MazeDancer
Just wonderful! Great thanks to all!
qwerty42
Happy for Walter and Debit and John. Thanks for the update.
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.
Jordan Rules
Yay Walter! What a happy, handsome guy! Thanks for the late update JGC!
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.
Helen
YAY. Who’s a big fat healthy doggie? Walter’s a big fat healthy doggie. YAY YAY YAY.
Honus
Such a happy contrast to that first awful picture of Walter just a couple weeks ago.
?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.
?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.
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.
seaboogie
@?BillinGlendaleCA: Check that. Even knowing the happy outcome, I don’t want to see it again.
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!
sharl
Excellent. Thanks to debit and John, and welcome to your new home, Walter!
rikyrah
Yeah!!!
Walter is home???☺
Deb and Cole: You are good people.
Walter has a home???
Bless both of you.
rikyrah
@RedDirtGirl:
Morning ?☺?
Whew??
What a busy day
jacy
SQUEE!!!
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!
JPL
What exciting news and I can’t wait for further updates!
Iowa Old Lady
Welcome home, Walter.
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.
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)?
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!!
Mobil RoonieRoo
Yay! This is exactly what I was hoping to wake up to this morning. What a beautiful picture of Walter’s smile.
Chat Noir
Excellent news! Good job to all the mensches involved in helping Walter start his better life.
Just One More Canuck
Great news
Barb2
Relief!
Good story.
Walter you lucky pup!
Thanks for sharing.
Looking forward to the next chapters of Walter’s story.
ET
Great way to start my day!
satby
@Calming Influence: Rescues do know, and never forget either. We humans can learn so much from them about gratitude and loyalty.
What a great update. Thanks for everything!
Mom Called
Welcome home, Walter! Can’t wait to see how he gets along with the kitties.
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.
BruceFromOhio
Nicely done, and many thanks to all.
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.
gogol's wife
@Honus:
I couldn’t look at that one — I keep looking at this one. John is a molodets!
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.
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 ?
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.
SgrAstar
Awwwww! You are going to have a blast with that darling critter, Debit! ❤️
SIA
Walter’s home! John and debit, many blessings for your extraordinary kindness in saving Walter. There is just something about him…so lovable!
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.
hedgehog mobile
Yay!!!!
Emma
I am a sucker for schmoopy, happy endings. Thank you, John!
Kristine
Adding my “yea” to everyone else’s.
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.
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
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. :)
TaMara (HFG)
What a great post to wake up to, that face, that beautiful face.
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.
The Lodger
Yay for Walter! That is one happy dog.
Elizabelle
Walter! Debit! So glad the pup is staying in the BJuice family.
Happy first day together.
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.
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.)
Exurban Mom
Thanks to all who chipped in and made his safe journey possible. I love this blog so much.
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.
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
Manyakitty
@Aleta: Yep. I’ve been in a George Harrison mood for a while, but I think Dire Straits is up next.