This is Bill - pictures do not do his adorableness justice. Considering he looks really tough in this photo and he is really %100 teddy bear. He was especially emotionally hard for me. Mostly, because there is something about him that is much like my Bebe.The first few days that Bill was at the shelter, he was heartbroken. I mean reeaallly depressed. Obviously belonging to someone.
Over the last few days he got better. With the help of some back rubs - Bill really loves back rubs. He also loved the 'sit' command. Very proud that he knew that. Would like to show it off all day. Everyday getting more and more lovable.
Bill was scheduled to be put down this morning. At the same time Mama got a call from a rescue group that wanted him - ah! First she called the shelter - no response. So rush, rush, hurry, hurry to find the Animal Control Officers cell number. Aha! Got it. The ACO had just sedated Bill and was about to give him his 'last rites'.
To make a wacky story short, the rescue group didn't take our Bill. Because, when he woke up (about 5 hours later - poor sleepy head) his real live owner had arrived to pick him up. And his little girlie too. So, happy Bill went home with his happy (but bawling) owners.
.THE END.
Moral of story:
1: Always, always check the shelter ASAP when you loose your pet.
2: God loves his pitty babies.
Oh my what a story.
ReplyDeleteYou know about two weeks ago my niece and I stopped at our local shelter so she could get a volunteer application. They had some puppies behind the counter with them (a couple in cages).
While we were there this family came in about losing their dog and the woman asked them to describe her - and as the dad was describing her he says well she looks a lot like that dog over there. And his daughter let out a cry of joy -- and you could see the dog had recognized them first. She was just a bundle of energy in the cage.
Her name is Princess and was she happy to see her family. But the shelter woman made the family go home and bring back some proof she was their dog (pictures or something) and they were also going to have to pay to have her micro-chipped. Which I think was a great policy.
But after seeing that - this story you shared just breaks my heart in a good way.
God Bless you for all you do. I just recently came across your blog and I enjoy reading it for all your puppy tales :)
Sandra
Wow.... what an amazing story!! :)
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings~ Jen
Keep up your wonderful work with these animals, Laura. This particular face made me sigh out loud. How sweet.
ReplyDeleteDawn
wow! poor baby! he looks sweet i think! thanks for commenting on my blog! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that he got to go home safely to his owners - they must be awfully happy!
ReplyDeleteLaura,I just love your blog too! You are a girl after my own heart. I am a daughter of Yeshua too, I LOVE dogs, I am so vintage, and a fan of polka dots! I admire your care for the foster dogs. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to work with an animal shelter--I really admire your love and devotion to helping animals in need--0o0h how they tug at my heart!
ReplyDeleteGreat post :)
Mia