Birthday: November 30th 2006 Likes: Playing, playing and more playing! Belly rubs, too! Pet-Peeves: Baths and being ignored. Favorite Toy: Squeaky Tennis Ball Favorite Food: Chicken Favorite Walk: Everywhere, I am very curious and outgoing! Best Tricks: Jumping, playing ball and cuddling. I love to go out on the golf cart with Mom! Arrival Story: I am a survivor of the Tarpon Springs Puppy Mill. I was rescued on April 7, 2008 by the Suncoast Animal League. After being cleaned up and medically taken care of, *Zoe*'s Mom fostered me thru October 2008. I was taken in by a wonderful retired couple and fostered thru October 14, 2009. My wonderful pawrents were able to adopt me on October 15, 2009. I am now a healthy, happy and loved Yorkie in my furever home. Life is great and I still meet up and see both *Zoe* and my first foster Mom. Thanks to all the supporters and volunteers who rescued us. The Civil and Criminal cases are closed. All the dogs were adopted by wonderful families. Forums Motto: Live Well, Laugh Often & Love Deeply
I just wanted everyone to know that I have been adopted by my second foster Mom and Dad as of October 15, 2009! I am so happy and I have a wonderful family. Not many people and paws knew I was a rescue from the Tarpon Springs Puppy Mill. I was rescued April 7, 2008 by the Suncoast Animal League. I was very sick and malnourish when they rescued me. My condition was so bad that I was one of the dogs that was part of the State Attorney's criminal case. I am very happy to say that I am very healthy now and loved. My Forever Family is a retired couple and they take me everywhere. My Mom Gloria treats me like a Princess. I have no wants or needs anymore. I am where I belong.
My first foster Mom (*Zoe*'s Mom) keeps in touch with us and on occasion we meet up. I believe that she was there to foster me until my adopted parents came along. So for me I have a very happy ending to my story. Thanks to all those who came to open their homes and hearts to us. No greater love have I ever known.
From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or, “that’s a lot of money for just a dog.” They don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog.”
Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog.” Many hours have passed and my only company was “just a dog,” but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a dog,” and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “just a dog” gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it’s “just a dog,” then you will probably understand phases like “just a friend,” “just a sunrise,” or “just a promise.” “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.
Because of “just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it’s not “just a dog” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
“Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it’s not “just a dog” but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a human.”
So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog.” just smile, because they “just don’t understand.”
The Dog Show: Who's Your Mama?
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