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Just a spoonful of Sugar....

ADOPT 09 CONTEST!

I want to share the story of how I came to my wonderful home. Once upon a time, almost 11 years ago to be exact... I was found running the streets. My fur was a long and tangled mess. No one knows how long I had been on the streets, or how I was surviving. Animal control picked me up and took me to the pound. There I sat, nervous and afraid. The cold concrete didn't feel very good, and the constant barking from the countless other dogs didn't help me feel any better. Thankfully, I wasn't there very long when a few people started noticing me through the chain link fence! In fact, they were told by the pound employees that they would have to come back in three days if they wanted to adopt me. Law says I had to remain there for 72 hours in case any owners showed up to claim me. They never did. Mom and my youngest human sister were two of those people that showed with lots of interest. I'll never forget mom, she saw me and stopped at the fence, bent down on her knees and smiled. Even though I looked pretty messy and my fur was beyond snarled, she saw my big, brown eyes and knew there was something special about me! She called me over to the fence, so I came. How could I resist attention like that? I put my paw through the fence and nudged for her to pet me, which she did! Little sister pet me too. Wow, did it ever feel great to have people focusing on me! Maybe they could even get me out of this place. Mom and sister continued to play with me and spoke soothing words to me. Boy, it was almost enough to make me forget how bad life on the streets had been. I kept think - maybe these nice people would get me out ASAP! I was so anxious, I wagged my tail nonstop, and I kept licking mom and sister continuously. But then, they left! Why did they leave? For the next two days, I was sad. I couldn't get out of that fenced in area! Many people stopped and admired me, but they didn't get me out. Finally, that nice lady and her kid came back (mom and sister) and they were told by the pound employees that someone else wanted me to! It was a gentleman, who wanted to give me to his elderly mother. Oh boy, what a situation to be in - scruffy looking me was wanted by two different families! I wondered what would happen. They were going to flip a coin for me, but it didn't happen because the gentleman was nice enough to let mom take me home! He said if mom promised to give me a wonderful home, he would let her have me and forfit the coin toss. Mom was so happy, and so was I! The pound employee then came to unlock the caged area where I had been living uncomfortably for the past 72 hours. Was I ever happy! Mom had a leash in her hand and a huge smile on her face. I was getting out of there! Mom signed some papers first, then took the leash and put it on me. I kissed her and sister over and over, and I don't think my tail stopped wagging until we got to the car. While in the car, I immediately jumped on mom's lap and stayed there until we got to my new furever home. Mom didn't have the heart to move me! When I got to my new home, I sniffed and sniffed and investigated all over. I went outside in my new big backyard (which was fenced) and ran around, sniffed and got to know my new surroundings. It was wonderful! I later met another human sister and my dad. What a great family! They all gave me so much love and attention. Life was never better! I soon forgot all about the hardship of running on the streets. I was taken to the groomer that week and mom couldn't believe how much smaller I was without all of the fur. BOL!
Fast forward 11 years until the present time. I now share my family with Peanut, who has been in my life for 10 years now, and Bambi - who has been in my life for 4 years. We three dogs have a wonderful, wonderful life. We are treated the way ALL dogs should be treated. If I had a wish, it would be for every single dog on earth to have what I have...... a loving home with a loving family. That is what we all deserve! I hope I am fortunate enough to live many more years with my family. I know if I died tomorrow, I'd be happy. I'd be thankful for the happy years I have had with them! If you want a faithful and loving pet, please consider adopting from a shelter/pound/rescue foundation today! You'll never regret it.

XO
Sugar~

'Twas the night before Christmas.... at the animal shelter

'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
Every shelter is full. We are lost but not found.
Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
We hope every minute that someone will care.

They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,
"Come here, Max and Sparkie ~ come fetch your new ball!"
But now we just sit here and think of the days.....
We were treated so fondly ~ we had baby ways.

Once we were little, then we grew and we grew ~
Now we're no longer young, and we're no longer new.
So out the back door we were thrown like trash,
They reacted so quickly ~ why were they so rash?

We "jump on the children," "don't come when they call",
We "bark when they leave us," "climb over the wall."
We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,
Wow we suffer the consequence of the error they made.

If only they'd trained us, if only we knew...
We'd have done what they asked us and worshipped them, too.
We were left in back yard, or worse ~ left to roam...
Now we're tired and lonely and out of a home.

They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-by....
"Maybe someone else will give you a try."
So now here we are, all confused and alone....
In a shelter with others who long for a home.

The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,
With so many to care for, they can't stay to chat.
They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer....
We know that they wonder how long we'll be here.

We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads....
Of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds.
Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears ~
Our friends filled with emptiness, worry and fear.

If you can't adopt us and there's no room at your inn ~
Could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?
We count on your kindness each day of the year ~
Can you give more than hope to everyone here?

Fall is finally here!

Lately, it's been cooler here in Southern California. In fact, for the last couple of days... it's been in the 50's and 60's with rain on and off! About time I say. Unfortunately, it'll probably turn warm again before fall really settles in. There have been many Thanksgivings' where mom remembers it being very warm outside! I guess there are pros and cons to living in a warm climate. But, I know I would LOVE to have four seasons! So, here's hoping it'll be a chilly winter. Maybe we'll even get some snow!

Signing off for now...

XO
Sugar~