Those who have been with us since summer surely remember Miss Stevie Wonder, the most gangly and tiger-striped of pit bull dogs to ever cross our threshold. Fostering Stevie was an absolute riot. She was full of bubbly exuberance, had a tail that could put a dent in titanium, and adored our Chick with a passion that rivals the world’s greatest love stories.
Last week, before we left town, we got a quick visit in with Stevie and her new family — one of the benefits of living just three miles away. It’s always fun hearing about how our fosters are doing in their new homes, but seeing them happy, bouncy, and comfortable in their forever homes is something else entirely.
Needless to say, Stevie is doing great. She is enrolled in class at the Washington Animal Rescue League, she goes for long walks with her family every morning and evening, and she gets to chase her beloved tennis ball down the deck stairs and across the yard every evening after school. Her darling brother Henry and mom take turns throwing the ball, and Stevie chases it with glee. We’ll let the photos do most of the talking here, because they really show the sweetness of her new family — from the big squeaky tennis balls they loyally buy her and let her destroy, to the “upside down kisses” that Henry likes to demonstrate with Stevie.
One funny little story that doesn’t come through in the pictures: Stevie loves all dogs and gets waggy and happy when she sees any dog on the street. But when she sees another pit bull type dog, she goes absolutely bonkers with wiggles and happiness. Perhaps a trait she learned while living with us? Who knows!
Love and a Six-Foot Leash 
So glad you found Stevie her perfect forever family, and thanks for the update!
Love the update! She is too cute with her new human brother!
what a great update! henry is a gorgeous and lucky boy!
THAT LOOK OF JOY AND HAPPINESS ON LITTLE HENRY’S FACE IS INSANE! I WISH I EVER LOOKED THAT HAPPY AND I THINK I’M ONE OF THE HAPPIER PEOPLE I KNOW!
Stevie looks like life is really going great for her! Great job finding these people!
Yippee! It’s Stevie! My sistah from another mistah! Oh, I’m so very happy to see that SHE’S so very happy! What a Most Wonderful family she picked out for herself. Good going, Stevie!
Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie
Well this sure brightened up my morning! I swear, my eyes get a little misty anytime you update us on a former foster. You did awesome things for your community and I’m so excited to read about the great things to come in Texas!
Oh my gosh….this makes my day. Looks like Stevie hit the jackpot with her new forever family. And Henry….what a cutie. You can see how much Stevie and Henry love each other. So happy for all involved!!
So good to see how well Stevie is doing in her new home! Sounds like her new family is perfect!
Awesome!!! Love seeing Stevie again!
Love Henry’s beautiful blue eyes! Looks like Stevie couldn’t be happier!
-Corbin
She looks very happy!
Stop on by for a visit
Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com
The most perfectest home ever for that Stevie!!! 🙂
Love seeing this! What a happy family!
This post just made my day! Wonderful to see how great she is doing and how happy everyone is 🙂
Hope you are enjoying your travels in Nor Cal!
I didn’t think it was possible to see how much an animal can love someone just through pictures but Stevie clearly LOVES that little boy. What a great family!
I love getting these updates! It’s great to know that Stevie is happy in her forever home.
Safe and happy travels to you!
Awwwww this make me sooooo happy!!! Stevie is a lucky lucky girl.
I needed this so very much today! Thank you and thanks to Stevie’s family!
Beautiful family! How nice to see how much they are all enjoying each other.
aaahhh so cool you get to see her
Benny & Lily
Has deathing tennis balls replaced deathing sticks?
Every Henry needs a Stevie and every Stevie needs a Henry. I’m a firm believer that little boys should grow up with a dog to cause mischief with. Looks like both Henry and Stevie hit the jackpot.
I love seeing them all so very happy xox
I’m still missing Stevie– that is one lucky family!