Baileysmom Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I've recently started volunteering as a Dog Adoption Aide at the HS (I've been volunteering there over a year doing various things) Today was really a good day there........ a guy in his 40s came in and I saw him approach a kennel and scream "Charlie!" and immediatley start crying, the dog was obviously excited to see him ..... so neat to see happy reunions!! (there were two of those today) Then this afternoon an older guy was wandering around for almost an hour and he finally asked me about a poodle who was there...... this poodle is 15 yrs old and looks as if hes never been groomed, hair covering his eyes, horrible matts everywhere....... I told him gently "he is very old and has a heart murmur and needs a dental...." and the guy put his arm on my shoulder and said "Im really old too" :( he is 74, but looks much older and is blind in one eye...... I went on that this little guy needs a home and people to love him for whatever time he has left, but he is going to require alot of money as well as time to care for him properly, and the old guy says " I adopted a 14 yr old boy (human teenager) 4 yrs ago :o I can handle anything :lol: I let him visit with the poodle for quite awhile and then he called his wife to come down and see him also..... they adopted him!! I was so happy I hugged both of them :D I like days like that and adoptions like that where I really feel good they are goign to a good home!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 oh HOOOWWWWW sweet!!!! that made me cry.... :fadein: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I know my eyes are all misty now! Those are such beautiful stories, Bailysmom! Thanks so much for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Debbie Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Thanks for the uplifting post this AM !!! :angel: I'm crying :cry: , but I've learned my lesson and now keep a box of tissues near the computer !!! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosiebutt Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 That is an awesome story! Teared me right up too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Chaos Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Yep all teary eyed too. Especially at the second story, that was really sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Teary eyes here also....so sweet. Thanks for sharing it's great to hear the good stories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 wow!! what great story i'm so happy for the doggies!! hows the deaf aussie?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileysmom Posted March 9, 2005 Author Share Posted March 9, 2005 Im glad you guys like them - I had to share....... we all know all too many sad stories in the shelters :( I was enjoying it so much I stayed over 5 hrs, when I signed up for 3 :wink: DAL - the deaf aussie is still there - I think she has some hearing, but definetely not all. A couple with a young toddler (from ft lewis :wink: ) was interested in her yesterday, but Cecily is leary about placing her with a young child...... they went home to think about it anyway. atleast we know SP will take her if she isnt adopted :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogPaddle Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Ah that is great. I wish I could thank that elderly man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincoandDahlilasgirl Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Awww. I don't think the 1 I volunteer at gets many older dogs we mostly get dogs from "to many" animals house holds u wouldn't beleive how many dogs (and cats) people sneak into their homes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Kat Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I just looooove happy endings :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObedienceGrrl Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Wonderful story!! Thank you so much for sharing (and making me cry!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueless Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Awwwwwwww, some days it really does pay to get out of bed :lol: Gotta love those seniors, both animal and human! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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