Nikki
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| Barked: Thu Sep 20, '07 3:05pm PST |  |  |  |  | Dewey that was wonderful!!!
To my Momma -
I don't remember much of my life before you came along. All I know is that after a real long car ride with my former person, I met you. You were so nice to me! You petted me and talked so nice to me. I could tell by your eyes you already loved me.
I think when you first met me, you were surprised by me, though. I came to you as a skinny, frightened dog. You could count every one of my ribs without touching them and my skin was really flakey and dry. My coat was brittle and my breath was awful. You saw my potential.
My former person handed you my old dog bed, a flexi leash (that I'd chewed the cord on), a chain choker collar, a rope toy, and a half a bag of Alpo. You talked with my former perosn for a bit and then I got in the car with you.
You left me sleep on the dog bed on the long drive home and gave me a chewy to help keep me occupied. You stopped and left me have frequent potty breaks. When we got home, you tossed the bag of Alpo right in the trash and got me some good food.
Then you realized my baggage. I wasn't spayed (which was quickly remedied, even though I was mad at you for DAYS afterwards! bol!), I wasn't potty trained, and I had bad seperation anxiety. We worked on all of the above and have made great strides. Thank-you for being patient wiff me.
You watched everyday as I blossomed and became a more confident, happy dog. This was the life I was meant to lead. Not one of hunger and not being fed to try to minimize my potty accidents. All I really needed was for someone to understand me and love me.
Not that I'm perfect. I still have accidents sometimes especially when I'm nervous. I still miss you when you're gone, but I always know you're coming home again.
I love you, Momma for sticking by me even though I wasn't the "ideal" dog. Thank you for making me more than "ideal" - thank you for helping me become a PERFECT (to you!) dog!
I love you, Momma!
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