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Sex: Male Weight: 11-25 lbs
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Leave a bone for Troy
Nicknames:
Baby
Doggie Dynamics:
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Quick Bio:
Likes:
My love
Pet-Peeves:
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Favorite Toy:
My fingers. :)
Favorite Food:
Chicken
Favorite Walk:
Park
Best Tricks:
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Arrival Story:
Today, I made a huge decision for a stray dog I rescued last night. A decision that I believe is the best option for him. I gave him the name Troy. I found Troy on my way back home last night. Our eyes met in the still of the night, in the darkness of the night. Without hesitation, I went up and asked whether he was lost. Judging from his outlook with a red ribbon carelessly put on around his neck, I figured that he is abandoned by his owner.
Troy followed me home with little coaxing from me. In no time, he was standing beside me in front of our apartment. We decided to keep him for the night before the animal shelter staff came around to pick him up in the early morning. It was a long rough night for us. Troy is a very whiny and needy dog who needs much assurance from his favorite person. But I have no complaints because I took him home willingly. Like a little baby, he was whining throughout the night and I believe that he is scared and worried, and definitely overwhelmed by the new environment and possibly knowing the seriousness of the situation he is in. But I was very patient with him and took care of both his physical and emotional needs. Afterall, how much time do I have with him till the next morning?
The night seemed to go past us pretty quickly and before I knew it, the sky opened and the first ray of light shone through the window. I gave him a warm bath that he much needed and which he welcomed greatly. At least, he felt much more comfortable than before and I spent a few hours with him before I headed off to the office. I will never forget the moment when he leapt up and hugged me with his strong front legs. He licked me and kissed me like he has never done before, and I reciprocated the way he loves. This made it even harder for me to let him go but I know this is the name of the game right from the start when he followed me up the stairs to our home.
I will never forget those moments when he followed me home. His actions reflect his needs and his trust in me, and I know that I will never ignore his needs for a home and roof over his head that night. If I have anything to regret, it has to be the caes that I do not have the physical space to take him in as a house pet though I know that I would want to.
I found it hard to part with him this morning and shed tears because I know I will never see him again. Somehow, he sensed my emotions and kept silent while listening to me sobbing away quietly. I was not present when the animal shelter people came and took him away. I cannot bear the thought of holding on and refusing to let go. It's always difficult when you begin or when you know that you love a pet so much because the chemistry is there between both parties.
I wish him well. I wish him love. I wish him peace and happiness. I wish the new year is a good beginning and a set of new hopes for him with someone new. I wish he will be given a second shot at life. I wish he will get to enjoy the finer things in life like Yogi would.
Although his age and his physical appearance may set him back as compared to other pets, I still went ahead to put my faith and trust in the organisation that I adopted Yogi from. Troy has put his faith and trust in me by following me home that night. He has won his bet. Now I place my bet on an organisation whom I can trust. And all I hope is that I will not only win the bet like he did with me but rather I would like to win it bigger than him and for him for one very simple universal reason that everyone knows so well - LOVE.
To many, Troy may just be an ordinary stray dog. But to me, he is a rarefind and a treasure that you would love to bring home to show your folks. He may not be particularly great looking but he sure has his ways to melt a woman's heart as he did to mine. Somehow, a good part of him lingers on in our apartment especially so when I am in the balcony. There is just something so strong there that reminds me of him. When this feeling gets to me, I know that there is only one reason to explain it. The reason is that I miss him.
Like the city of Troy which has a history of 4000 years and a civilization that was rebuilt over and over despite repeated wars, I hope that the Troy that I have come to know and love, will overcome any life difficulties that he may face. I know too that I am always on his side, and giving him the support and love all the way. He has given me much more than I needed or expected, and I am totally grateful for the gift of love that he has showered upon me.
I love Troy.
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I've Been On Dogster Since:
| December 29th 2005 |
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More than 3 years! |
Rosette, Star and Special Gift History
Dogster Id:
240604
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