About mid-March I was working my usual Friday shift at the Animal Hospital when Kathy, the animal control officer from Charlestown Animal Shelter came in with a puppy. She just wanted her to be checked over, but we didn’t have a doctor in the office at the time, so I told her she could drop the puppy off and pick her up later. She came in with a puppy named Bailey, this little 13 pound bundle of kisses and soft eyes that made you just want to snuggle her. We weren’t too busy so I carried her around and just fell in love.
So when Kathy came to pick her up I was telling her how I wanted the puppy, half joking and half serious. Then she told me she didn’t have a home and she had a lot more puppies just like her that needed homes. At first I was hesitant because I didn’t think my parents would go for it, and not to mention it’s a 10-15 year commitment. So that night I went home and talked it over with my parents, they agreed to go see her at the shelter the next day.
At this point I knew my mom couldn’t say ‘no’ once she saw her. But I really didn’t expect what would come next. We get there, and she and her brother were in a run together. My parents both really liked the boy, Bear who was energetic, but sweet and playful. While I still really liked the girl, I also liked the boy. Then my mom goes “why don’t we just get both? What do you think?” I was speechless. “Ehh, I don’t think that’s a great idea” was all I was able to get out. But at the same time, I got what I wanted…more then what I wanted. How did that happen?
So then Kathy (animal control officer) started to explain that these puppies came from a kill shelter in Georgia. She brought up 25 puppies from this shelter, who were about to be killed, all under 10 weeks old. There is a big problem with people not spaying or neutering down there and as a result of that, there are hundreds of unwanted litters and most end up being killed simply because there just isn’t room for them. It’s a real problem, and just by adopting an unwanted pet, instead of getting one from a breeder you are helping to solve the problem. They are great dogs, and they need homes.
Your about me provides a clear and interesting description of not only who you are but that fact that your very interested in not only animals and your dog in particular but you also care about their safety and well-being which is very admirable. After reading your about me and description I trust that you definitely have a clear knowledge of animals from the mere fact that you work at a animal shelter. Your first post definitely grabs the attention of a person who is interested in knowing more about animals and the many stories that accompany their lives.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love the pictures!!!