#A Forever Home

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A Forever Home

Summary: A baby, you, get dropped outside the firehouse. Judd Ryder's and Grace Ryder's life changes.

Pairings: Grace Ryder x Daughter!Reader and Judd Ryder x Daughter!Reader, Grace Ryder x Judd Ryder

Warnings: mentions of abuse, mention of child abandonment, angst, cursing, fluff

A Forever Home

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A baby's cry, your cry, sounded through the air on a late hot Texas summer night. A young mother, your mother, tries to silence you but nothing is working. "Shhh, baby. Everything is going to be ok. You're going to be taken good care of." Your mother says but nothing is working. It's breaking the young mother's heart but she knew you would be safer here than with her abusive boyfriend. He didn't want a baby, he thought children were useless and didn't think they should even exist. He let her go through the pregnancy and the baby born and let her bring it home but then he started to drink more and get more physical to the point she was scared for you. So during the night, she snuck out and to the 126 Firehouse. "I'm so sorry. If I could keep you I would." She said as you continued to cry. She set you down and kneeled "I hope you can forgive me someday or we meet up. This is what is best for you." She said tears streaming down her face the street light cast down upon the two of you and the bruises, the black eye, and the swollen jaw were visible. "I love you so much." She said and kissed your head and that settled you down and then she stood up and started walking away. She knew she could turn around and take you back but she didn't want to put you in harm's way any more than you already were, this was the best option. She took a shaky deep breath and let the tears fall took one last glance and walked away. This left you confused and you started to cry out. You kept crying but she wasn't coming back and you were hungry. It was also getting hot so hot. You were so hot and you were so hungry as you started to close your eyes a male voice came through.

"Holy shit. I knew I wasn't hallucinating. Come here, sweet girl." He said and quickly picked you up and out of your car seat. "You're burning up." He added but wasn't going to get a response it seemed like you had given up. He laid you in his arms and noticed you were barely breathing and your eyes closed "Oh no. You can't give up now." He said and hollered for someone.

"What in the hell?" The other voice said.

"That's what I said. She barely breathing and so hot. We need to get some oxygen on her." The main voice said.

"Bring her to the ambulance." The other said and they did just that. They started to get oxygen on you and started cooling you down. It must've done the trick because your eyes were opening.

"Hey there, little Filly. Glad to see you awake." The voice said.

"Judd we need to call CPS." The other voice said.

"Do we have to do that?" Judd asked and the man nodded.

"It's the right thing to do." He said and Judd nodded.

"Ok." Judd said and the other man left and did just that. Judd continued to look down at you. "What is your story?" He asked knowing he wouldn't be getting an answer. You continued to look at him curiously. You gave him a gummy smile and that made him smile "You can't be older than a week." He said and traced his finger over your cheek and you leaned into the touch. You turned your head after a minute and started to suck on his fingers. "You're hungry aren't you?" He asked and you looked at him and he chuckled. "Let's see if Grace can bring you something." He said and you babbled at him making him smile. He pulled out his phone and dialed his wife's number and she answered immediately.

"Judd, is everything ok?" She asked

"Everything is great. There was a baby that was dropped off and she is hungry. Do you think you could get some formula and bring it down here?" He asked

"Of course, you don't have to ask me twice. I'll be there in 10 minutes." She said and Judd smiled.

"Thank you. I love you." He said

"I love you too." She replied with a smile that he knew she had.

Like Grace said 10 minutes later she was arriving at the station with formula for a hungry you. "Oh Judd, she's so beautiful." Grace said walking up to him in the kitchen and he nodded and smiled.

"She really is. I can't believe someone just dropped her off." He said you had set your sight on Grace and she smiled.

"Hi, little girl. You must be hungry." She said and you babbled at her and she chuckled "I take that as a yes. Let me go and fix it up for you." She said and that is what she did. "What are you going to do with her?" Grace asked.

"Well CPS has already been called but I can't let her go. Grace, she's perfect for us." He said as Grace walked over and tested the milk on her arm before giving it to Judd. Grace was silent as she watched you look at the bottle that Judd presented in front of you and you took it eagerly. "There you go little Filly. Get you fed." He said completely forgetting Grace was in the room or where he was at. Grace smiled at the interaction maybe having a child around would be good for them.

"I think we can work with CPS and become full parents to her." Grace said and Judd looked up at her.

"Really?" He asked and she nodded.

"You're so good with her and she seems to be really attached to you already. I haven't held her but it just seems right like it was meant to be. I think we are ready." She said and Judd smiled.

"That makes me so happy. You're going to love her." He said and Grace smiled.

"I know." She said and watched her husband deal with you just confirmed that you needed to be with them. She watched him feed you and then when you were done burp you.

"Do you want to hold her?" He asked and she nodded.

"I would love that." She said and he smiled and handed you off to her. At first you let out a whine but quickly settled into her arms. "Hi there little one. What is your story?" She asked and you just stared up at her with wide and curious eyes. As she was holding you CPS had arrived and was being led to them.

"Judd, this is Haven from CPS. She will be taking the baby." The captain said and Judd's heart dropped.

"Not yet it is too soon." He said and they smiled sympathetically.

"The sooner you release her to us the sooner we can place her into a good home." Laura said

"Release her? She's not some animal you release. She is a human being. How can you promise that she wont go to an abusive family?" He asked getting defensive taking you from Grace.

"We do extreme background checks and interviews.. We won't let her go to anybody we don't think is right." Laura said and Judd shook his head.

"You can't promise that. People can lie on everything and something could mess up in the computer system. I will not allow it." He said getting defensive.

"Mr. Ryder, I promise she will be in good hands." The CPS worker said and started to take you from his arms and you sensed this and started to cry. She tried to quiet you down but you just wouldn't. Judd was quick to take you back and almost immediately you settled down and snuggled into him.

"I think the best option would be for me and my wife to adopt her." Judd said and Grace nodded.

"I agree with my husband." Grace said and Laura nodded.

"Very well. I will need you both to come down to the office tomorrow to sign paper work." She said and they both nodded. Laura was silent and felt awkward but was escorted out of the firehouse.

"Judd are you absolutely sure about this?" Grace asked "I'm on board either way." She added.

"Yes, 100%. We just connected and I can't let her go." He said and Grace nodded.

"Very well. It is settled. We have a little girl. We need a name for her." She said and Judd smiled.

"Y/N Evelyn Ryder." Judd said looking down at your sleeping form.

"It's perfect." Grace said

"You'll always have a forever home with us Little Filly. Now and forever." He said and Grace smiled and nodded.

The next day they both went down and signed papers and officially you became their little girl. Their Little Filly, as Judd liked to call you. You were their daughter and forever will be no matter what. It didn't matter if you weren't their daughter by blood, as Dean Winchester says "Family don't end in blood. But it doesn't start there, either". They are gonna love you either way no matter what.

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♟ A Forever Home

Oh Optimus did hear that yelp and the sound of something being hit. So this time he didn’t hesitate to slide the door open and walking inside to go to the seeker. “Maybe it would be best if I just enter next time…” he said softly…..If the seeker was here next time.

StarScream rubbed his faceplate and whined at himself before he looked up to the Prime, suddenly hissing as he inched away-- but he stopped when he caught the others EMF.

Oh, this wasn't the Prime he thought it was. So instead, he purrs and chirps in greeting. Finally, he'd been alone for so long he was actually not afraid of a little company.

He crawled closer and sat at the Prime's feet like a dog and looked up at him with a small little smile and wide optics. Hello Optimus, what brings you to Chernobyl today?

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[goldenpinof]

i was the one that said they might have already bought one! i mean.. it’s not impossible.. i guess

hi! :) you're valid! as we don't know anything for a fact, everything is possible. i think a bit differently, like they might have made a research or are planning to look at the houses during the hiatus and after that 'cause this is not a one-two months thing (it has cost Zoe almost a year to find the house and prepare it for a living. and i bet it's even more difficult if they want a house near/in London) so 📣 any theory is valid right now!

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Poppet the Pin Up girl helped by KAR

  By Kim Betts Kyrenia Animal Rescue

Back in September 2014 an appeal went out from a holiday maker, Jenny, on TRNC forums  and social media sites for a temporary but long term foster carer for a cat.

Jenny had befriended a local stray cat and couldn’t stand the thought of leaving her behind when she returned to the UK. She approached Kyrenia Animal Rescue for advice on the possibility of taking the cat (she was named Poppet) to the UK and also for any possible catteries who may be able to look after Poppet for the 4 months that would be needed to get her ready for the UK.

Then at the very last minute a kindhearted TRNC resident Lorraine Baker offered to look after Poppet  as a house cat, and to take her for the necessary vets appointments, until she was ready to travel to the UK. Jenny was delighted (and so too was Poppet!) and Jenny returned to the UK knowing that there would be approximately a  4 month wait  before Poppet could be with her in the UK but she was feeling much happier.

At the end of January Poppet flew from Ercan (TRNC) to London Heathrow (via Istanbul) and once the plane landed she was taken to the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre (HARC) where she needed to be processed, vet checked, her paperwork checked and customs entries completed before she would be ready for Jenny to collect her. HARC processes many animals arriving from all over the world on a daily basis – not just cats and dogs !

The HARC staff who were involved in  Poppet’s import check process (prior to her being released) were struck by her unusual colouring and prettiness. They asked Jenny if they could use photos of Poppet  in their publicity features. This one appeared recently on the HARC FaceBook page. Click here to view the HARC Facebook page.

Once home with Jenny it didn’t take her long to discover the comfy bed at Jenny’s – the best place to practise her “ I am a star and need my beauty sleep “ routine !

We are sure that you will agree that this sweet little Stray has certainly turned  into a Stunner.

Thank you to Lorraine and to Jenny (and also KAR Pet Travel) for making it possible for pretty Poppet to have a new “forever” home.

Poppet the beautiful HARC Pin Up girl

Time for Poppet to lie back and enjoy life in her forever home.

Poppet the Pin Up girl purrs with delight

Poppet the Pin Up girl helped by Kyrenia Animal Rescue Poppet the Pin Up girl helped by KAR By Kim Betts Kyrenia Animal Rescue Back in September 2014 an appeal went out from a holiday maker, Jenny, on TRNC forums  and social media sites for a temporary but long term foster carer for a cat.

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The Same Stars, "A Forever Home": la recensione

Ermanno Valeriano, aka The Same Stars, pubblica A Forever Home, un album indie rock, a cavallo tra emo e power pop. Estate 2021. Inizio a scrivere qualcosa per un nuovo disco. “Notes From The Fall”, il primo album dei The Same Stars, uscito nel 2020, era scarno, minimalista, e ormai mi pento di averlo pubblicato così, così spoglio in termini di arrangiamenti. Le nuove canzoni devono essere…

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Black and White Dog Goes Big Time!

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Earlier this year I entered Abbie’s photo in the Workman’s Page-A-Day® online pet photo contest. This week  I was informed Abbie’s photo would be part of Workman’s national contest this week. You can vote for Abbie here. (please see more below) (more…)

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A Forever Home Masterlist

Summary: 1 year before the accident that took out Judd Ryder's old team, a baby was left at the front of the firehouse. She wouldn't settle for anyone except Judd, not wanting her to go up in the system Judd talks to Grace and they decide to adopt the baby. They named her Y/N Evelyn Ryder, you.

Pairings: Grace Ryder x Daughter!Reader, Judd Ryder x Daughter!Reader

Warnings: fluff, angst, inaccurate firefighter talk

Masterlist

A/N: Can be read alone or in order. More stories will be added to it. Ages range.

A Forever Home

[fragmentaryskies-blog]

Optimus learned to come here this time with more supplies with the help of his mate. (Who he explained the situation about the seeker. So this time Optimus comes to the doors of the warehouse and gives them a knock again. "Starscream do you still reside here?" he called out.

The voice startled the seeker causing him to suddenly leap up and run into a pillar in front of him, smacking his face flat into it. He let out a yelp of pain and surprise as he slid to the floor covering his faceplate.

Scrap that hurt.

But yes, he was still there, if the ringing of the metal and his yelp didn’t already tell him.

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A forever home- an other place to help find the perfect rescue animal for you.

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A Konradian Paw Education

I used to hold my dog's Konrad's paws in wonder. He would eagerly lay down for a belly rub and extend his paws to my hands. His paws were so soft and yet the contrast of his black paws to his beautiful, brown coat was strong. Konrad's paws were a focal point of contrast, as was Konrad's life. I adopted Konrad from a rescue, A Forever Home, in Virginia when he was three months old. I can't say that I had ever intended to get a dog other than another lab-mix for my dog Rambo but sometimes things just happen in an instant that can change your life. In my case, Konrad came running up to me and sat on my foot while taking a tour at an adoption day in Chantilly. Such a shy dog, yet Konrad was so determined to plant himself on my boot. Needless to say, Konrad came home attached to a green leash and surprised my entire family for Christmas. I will never forget my dad's expression when I brought him into the house. Shock...yet Konrad stole my family's heart. Konrad was bold yet timid. He was strong yet needed direction. He played well with Rambo (my other dog) yet liked being alone. I am not sure what happened to Konrad in his home in West Virginia as a small puppy but something or someone had traumatized him completely. He always thought people were going to hit him and he was scared of sticks. When Konrad first came home, he would hardly let people pick him up or touch him. He was never mean but he would rather be alone. He would watch as we played with Rambo, walking over to say hi but keeping a safe distance. Initially, Konrad did not like meeting new people. Konrad would bark and protect as if he were a huge German Shepperd but if a person got close to him, he would retreat quickly. His intent to protect was clear but executing on that intent was not possible, Konrad had a heart of gold. In training Konrad, I learned that he was extremely obedient. Konrad had this character that was loyal and approval-seeking even if there was no treat to be attained. Konrad would walk on the beach alone off of a leash and actually come back when called. Konrad knew his name, his place, and himself. Konrad made the journey to Norway with me and his whole demeanor changed. He loved living in Norway; he adjusted well and began to love people. In October of 2012, I noticed something was wrong with Konrad. He started to show signs of illness when we were out walking. After going to the vet, I knew that Konrad would not be on the earth for as long as I had anticipated so I made a decision to give him the best experience he could have while living with me on my journey. Starting in October, we walked 25 miles each week. We explored all of Stavanger's back roads and forests. I treasured our time and it not only kept him engaged but helped me get in shape and feel healthier. I'm convinced that his illness was instrumental to helping me adjust to my new surroundings, job, studies, and identity as a Fulbrighter in Norway. We had a great Christmas together in Lista. However, in January, the signs of his declining health were abundant. Konrad got skinnier and skinnier and was not doing well. While I thought that I had accepted Konrad's fate in October, the reality was, making the decision to stop his suffering had me suffering. I can't explain the feeling of uneasiness in making the decision to put Konrad down. It was living torture. What was best for him? What was best for me? Could he get better? How much medicine would I give him? At what point does the quality of life decrease to where there is no enjoyment? Why was I so frustrated? How would I be strong enough and ready enough to make a decision about his life? How would I get to that moment of decision? While skiing near Lillehammer and sharing my struggle to make a decision, an old friend gave me some advice. "Mona, you will just know when it is time. Konrad will let you know." When I returned home from skiing, I was hopeful that Konrad might have made progress as a result of his medicine but alas, he did not. While Konrad was happy to see me, his behavior had changed and he was unable to keep any of his food down. He would nudge my leg whenever he felt ill, altering me of his pending sickness. I will never forget how clear of a communicator he was at that moment; the lesson,you know when you know, is so true. In an instant, while sad, it was so incredibly crystal clear that it was time to let Konrad go on to his next chapter. I sat in the parking lot of the University of Stavanger, unable to go to Norwegian class because I was so sad. Konrad had been instrumental in my life and never in my wildest dreams did I think that he would be lost as part of my Fulbright chapter. Across the parking lot, I saw this purple light coming my way. It was a jumpy purple light coming towards me with a dogged purpose. It was my friend Marte--she had just come from the gym and had enough positive endorphins and energy to show true friendship in the rawest of forms. It was no coincidence that she was there at that time--in times of struggle and tears, things are so clear.  The 24 hours leading up to putting Konrad down were like a roller coaster. I have been in school now for almost 25 years and no education has ever rocked me to the core as much as my Konradian Paw Education. The feelings and passion during that time were overwhelming...the contrasts of helplessness and sadness to the joy and celebration of a living animal that taught me so much. I took as many photos as I possibly could of my boys and on that next morning, walked Konrad by the Three Swords on Hafrsfjord, one of our favorite spots. We walked on the ice by the shoreline and took pictures. I let him eat his favorite treats and even munch on the crab shells (his favorite though something we used to avoid). We even picked up a rock, shell, and piece of wood on our journey; I was intent to keep these as a memory of his life and the lessons he taught me. At the vet, I held Konrad tightly as they gave him his first shot. For someone who faints at the site of needles, the fact that I had strength to hold Konrad gave me amazing peace and a sign of strength from God. Marte, my purple angel, was also there with me--she didn't have to say much but just having her be there made me strong enough to place my Konrad on the floor and hold him while they gave him the last two shots. I will never forget holding his heart as life escaped him. I hope I never have to experience feeling the stopping of life again but something tells me that this is part of life--or at least a potential aspect of dog ownership that nobody talks about when you are adopting a dog. Life sometimes isn't fair but growing up means having the maturity to deal with its realities and to embrace that life is short...and most importantly, to understand that life goes on. The Olsen home is not the same without Konrad. Rambo has had a very tough time adjusting to being a solo dog. Unfortunately, Konrad is no longer around to help Rambo open the doors in the house. Rambo is eagerly trying to learn to do this himself but with much less success. We both miss Konrad terribly but are so thankful that he was placed into our lives. Most importantly, I'm thankful for the Konradian education that I got. No degrees or titles, just taught by four paws. Here was Konrad's life curriculum: 1) Love can be shown and expressed in many ways. *For Konrad, it was through dancing. Konrad would dance on his two back paws if you rubbed his back. 2) You can learn to trust again. *Konrad eventually learned to love people and to be held. He even learned to give kisses on the nose. 3) There is something to learn from everyone. *Konrad and Rambo became best friends--they experienced the world together. In Virginia, they learned how to open a door together. Konrad would jump on the handle and Rambo would push. Teamwork rules. All three of these lessons are written on the rock, shell, and piece of wood to remember my angel Konrad. Cheers for the education my buddy Konrad...you made a difference!

[callsign-dexter]

ooo you’re planning a buddie series too 👀 i just noticed. i am super excited for all these 9-1-1 & 9-1-1 LS series <3 your writing is great and you have amazing ideas, can’t wait.

That I do! I watched 9-1-1 Lone Star first and fell in love, I have one fic in the works at the moment for the Mini TK series and several ideas down for the other ones. I'm gonna start watching 9-1-1 soon to start getting ideas for the Buddie series. I'm super excited as well to write them!

Aww thank you! That made my day and made me smile ❤️!

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Esentepe Rehoming Group needs your urgent HELP!

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Animals need your help at the Esentepe Rehoming Project

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  By Peri Sualp….

I was born into a house where two cats were already living. We always had cats in our life, living inside and outside of our house. I have never known a life without cats. To be honest I cannot understand a life without cats.

There are of course ‘wild cats’ too but tamed pet cats have been in humans’ lives for thousands of years. They have evolved together with humans. Some cats even use an actual toilet for their business, some cats answer phones, most of them open doors as well as many other things. Cats have 300 million neurons whereas dogs have about 160 million. Cats have more nerve cells in the visual areas of their brain than humans and most of the other mammals and they are capable of solving complex problems. 

Maybe they are too smart to be enslaved by humans!  

You can never make cats do what YOU want. No matter how hard you try, your cats will insist on doing their own thing and with attitude. You may buy the most expensive and comfy bed for them but they may still insist on occupying your favorite seat or the keyboard of your laptop! 

You may offer them the most delicious dish but they are sometimes likely to prefer and keep on eating the same lame food of their choice. 

You may cover and try to protect your valuable sofas and armchairs, but they still find a way through the covers and scratch and tear them apart – even if you have managed to cut their nails. After a long fight of course!  

You can never pet them or hug or kiss them unless they want you to. For example you come home missing them and hoping they will welcome you happily but NO! They never show their joy if they are not in the mood. If you have annoyed them you might end up getting scratches and bites everywhere. The list goes on and on and I didn’t even mention the hair they leave literally EVERYWHERE! 

Cats have their own unique character and there is no way for you to change it. A study has shown that cats use meowing and purring sounds to get their own way with humans. They actually teach their language to humans instead of trying to learn theirs (like dogs do!). They can be really selfish and pompous that you might end up feeling that you have been used by them.

But…… the love towards cats is a love which compares to no other love. They are the most beautiful, charming, cute, adorable, fluffy, amazing, cuddly and all the other good adjectives that I cannot remember right now. When they come and settle themselves onto your lap meowing and purring, you have the most precious moments of your life. At that moment you forget all your  negative feelings for them and you are the most happy person who ever exists in the world! (Incidentally, purring in cats means a lot of different things. Researchers have discovered that a cat’s purr has a frequency between 25 to 150 Hertz which is the same frequency which helps bones and muscles to repair themselves. It’s speculated that a cat’s purr can be a type of healing.) 

No matter how annoying they can sometimes be, you love your cats unconditionally.

Maybe humans are not that smart and they are enslaved by the cats rather than the other way around! 

PS: HERE are two of the cutest siblings looking for a home. A female and a male. Both are really special as they have NO biting, NO scratching habits. Constant purring is guaranteed. Real friendly lap cats. You will surely never get tired of petting them. Don’t miss a chance to give a forever home to one or both of these munchkins.  

PPS: Please follow me on instagram at peri sualp and message me  if you can give a home to these 2 lovely kittens .

I could not be without a cat By Peri Sualp.... I was born into a house where two cats were already living. We always had cats in our life, living inside and outside of our house.

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Kyrenia Animal Rescue speak of the shame of Shayna

Kyrenia Animal Rescue speak of the shame of Shayna

Shayna will she Shine ? Such a Shame.

  By Kim Betts……. Kyrenia Animal Rescue……..

Over the last few weeks, as many of you know, we have been liaising with potential Office Angels who want to know more about the role. It has been a concern for them about how we cope with the neglect or cruelty cases that we have to deal with. We have been really happy when we tell them that “We do not have as many…