Everyone is complaining about Punxsutawney Phil giving the wrong prediction about spring because it did not come early.  Yesterday we received our own sign of spring.  Everyone knows that tulips are a symbol of spring and we were fortunate to get our own Tulip.  Someone posted on our Facebook page about a little beagle mix in Baltimore in need of a rescue.  She has a really bad eye that needs to be removed.  Dogs like this little Tulip are the reason for our rescue.  I contacted the shelter that had her, Myra sent our paperwork and we were approved to pull her.  In the mean time Shannon made a Vet appointment for her for today.  Sandy, the lady that posted her, offered to meet me halfway.  Her and her husband pulled Tulip from the shelter and met me halfway between Baltimore and Norfolk.  I can not tell you what a privilege it was to meet these two.  The weather was cold, rainy and there was snow mixed in, but they thought nothing of driving three hours to bring Tulip to me so she could be safe and get the medical attention she so badly needs.  They had bought Tulip a collar, leash, toys and a bag of food.  People like them give me such hope for us as human beings.  On top of all this they gave me a generous donation for Tulips medical bills.  They told me that last year they had lost their beloved dog, what a wonderful and touching way to honor his memory and the love they obviously have for him.  Now that Tulip is with Bay Beagle Rescue, she will get all that she needs to be healthy and comfortable and hopefully one day find her perfect forever home.  
We are all happy to have our own sign of spring, tiny Tulip.