About six weeks ago, London and I were up at the Bucks County S.P.C.A,www.bcspca.org, doing our volunteer work.
We usually sign up for the small dog room and the small animal room--rabbits, guinea pigs, birds.
In the small dog room, sat the cutest little Chihuahua we had ever seen! We both immediately fell in love with his sweet exuberance!! And out he went for about three walks that day, and some much needed attention.
I must also admit, that he looked EXACTLY like a miniature version of my sweet dog, Daegan, who I had for fourteen years...I mean exactly!
London (3 years old) and Daegan (10 years old)
We asked at the front desk what "his story"was. We were told that Chi Chi was twelve years old and had come in a week ago,with a brother who was a few years older. The shelter did not keep his brother because he had heart problems.
So Chi Chi sat in his kennel alone, confused and starved for any kind of attention and love.
Every time London and I walked into the room, he went into full out hyper mode!!
"Here I am!..notice me!..notice me!! GET. ME. OUT. OF. HERE.!!!!
We were in love with this 6.4 pound soul, and we were not leaving that afternoon without him!
The director of the S.P.C.A. said that even though they do not foster out their dogs, she would let us
foster Chi Chi!
On the way out of the shelter, Chi Chi was so excited, that he immediately ran straight into the glass door!! Lots of yelping and tons of attention later, we loaded him into our car and headed home.
On our way home, we stopped at Petco,www.petco.com ,to buy our new baby some senior food and a few new toys.
That was almost two months ago. We have had several friends and neighbors show interest, or say they might know someone who might consider adopting him. But, nothing has come of that.
Chi Chi has endeared himself into our hearts. He has become my little baby that I carry everywhere, take for walks in the morning, take along when I pick London up from school and sneak treats to from the dinner table!
I know that having another dog is an added expense and blah, blah, blah...I just don't care about that.
I know all you animal lovers understand this!
I see how this joyful little guy has blossomed into a younger version of himself. He plays, he loves his furry brothers and sister, and his human sister too!! He isn't as hunched over as he was, when we brought him home, he trots, he runs, he dances for his special treat, his eyes sparkle!
Honestly, I could never give him to someone else now. I could never betray him like his former people did, after having him for twelve years. He is so happy here. This is his home now, we are his forever family .
I believe that everything happens for a reason. And I believe that I make a terrible foster mom...
And because of this fact, I believe that Chi Chi was meant to be with us, and that we were meant
to take care of him...for the rest of his life.
If you are thinking about rescuing or adopting, please consider a senior pet. They have been
left behind by someone. Maybe you can be the someone, who makes up for that!
This is a video I made a few months ago about SENIOR PETS. It is also dedicated to a woman
who did all she could to help these animals...
We usually sign up for the small dog room and the small animal room--rabbits, guinea pigs, birds.
In the small dog room, sat the cutest little Chihuahua we had ever seen! We both immediately fell in love with his sweet exuberance!! And out he went for about three walks that day, and some much needed attention.
I must also admit, that he looked EXACTLY like a miniature version of my sweet dog, Daegan, who I had for fourteen years...I mean exactly!
We asked at the front desk what "his story"was. We were told that Chi Chi was twelve years old and had come in a week ago,with a brother who was a few years older. The shelter did not keep his brother because he had heart problems.
So Chi Chi sat in his kennel alone, confused and starved for any kind of attention and love.
Every time London and I walked into the room, he went into full out hyper mode!!
"Here I am!..notice me!..notice me!! GET. ME. OUT. OF. HERE.!!!!
We were in love with this 6.4 pound soul, and we were not leaving that afternoon without him!
The director of the S.P.C.A. said that even though they do not foster out their dogs, she would let us
foster Chi Chi!
On the way out of the shelter, Chi Chi was so excited, that he immediately ran straight into the glass door!! Lots of yelping and tons of attention later, we loaded him into our car and headed home.
Chi Chi has endeared himself into our hearts. He has become my little baby that I carry everywhere, take for walks in the morning, take along when I pick London up from school and sneak treats to from the dinner table!
I know that having another dog is an added expense and blah, blah, blah...I just don't care about that.
I know all you animal lovers understand this!
I see how this joyful little guy has blossomed into a younger version of himself. He plays, he loves his furry brothers and sister, and his human sister too!! He isn't as hunched over as he was, when we brought him home, he trots, he runs, he dances for his special treat, his eyes sparkle!
Honestly, I could never give him to someone else now. I could never betray him like his former people did, after having him for twelve years. He is so happy here. This is his home now, we are his forever family .
I believe that everything happens for a reason. And I believe that I make a terrible foster mom...
And because of this fact, I believe that Chi Chi was meant to be with us, and that we were meant
to take care of him...for the rest of his life.
If you are thinking about rescuing or adopting, please consider a senior pet. They have been
left behind by someone. Maybe you can be the someone, who makes up for that!
who did all she could to help these animals...
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