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Likes: She loves to have her ears rubbed. And she loves flowers...she spends a lot of time in our rose garden.
Pet-Peeves: If you have four legs, don't come too close to her dinner.
Favorite Toy: She has never really played with toys.
Favorite Food: She will eat anything.
Favorite Walk: She loves to go anywhere, as long as she gets to be included.
Best Tricks: She learned how to sit-up.
Arrival Story: I had read the story of a Beagle who died in a shelter. She died, because she lost the will to live. The author, who tried to save her but could find no rescue or home, named her Hope - in the hope that another dog might live if her story was read. At the time, I was a volunteer at the local shelter, and just after reading the story, I came across a Beagle/Dachshund mix, hiding in the back of her cage. I gently pulled her out and found a dog who was literally skin and bones. I could see all of her ribs, and her hip bones jutted painfully out. She was shaking so hard that her teeth rattled together, and she could barely stand up. I took her home that night. I soon found out that she had advanced heartworm disease, aside from being severely malnourished. The vet gave her a forty percent chance to live, if he treated her. We had come this far, so we couldn't turn back. It was touch and go for about a month, and then, she began to put on weight. Then, she began to walk around. Then, she began to play a little bit. When her health returned, we began to work on behavioral issues. She was dangerously dog aggressive and just on the edge of being people aggressive. I think it was because she was a stray for a long time and had to fight for food and shelter. Either that, or she was terribly abused. Well, now it is six years later. Hope is in her senior years. Her ears are grey, and she sleeps a lot. ... And she has learned to trust.
Forums Motto: Hope For All Forgotten Dogs
Well, it is a beautiful fall day. It's one of those days my mama calls a puppy dog day. The sun is shining, the sky is blue, and the birds are singing. I've spent almost all morning outside in the sunshine. I didn't think today could get any better. Then, I learned that I was chosen Dog Of The Week by my group, Got Spots!! I was so happy! I jumped around and wiggled my butt in my happy dance! Now, I'm going to go take another nap. I'll have the sweetest dreams, because I have the sweetest life! Love, Hope
Name 4 Jobs That You Have:
Patrolling the backyard for those crazy squirrels
Protecting Mom from the big bad vacume cleaner
Making sure all the kittens in the house are safe
Eating my dinner as fast as I can
Name 4 Places That You Have Lived:
The streets
The pound
With my Mama
Name 4 Places That You Have Been:
The park
Name 4 Places That You Would Rather Be:
Curled up next to Mama
Anywhere the kitties are
Lying in the sun
In a warm blanket
Name 4 Friends To Tag:
Sweet Little Chickita
Handsome Lloyd
Huggable Cajun
Brave and Beautiful Jake
I just wanted to thank everyone who has shown love to Hope. Sometimes, if your doggie's profile is graphics heavy, I can't open it to thank you personally, or to send you a gift. So, to you and to everyone who has cared about her, many many thanks. (Hope's mom) --- Wait, mommy...I wanna talk, too!!! Lots and lots of kisses to all dogs, especially all of the dogs who haven't yet felt love. You're in my heart. Love, Hope
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