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HOW COULD YOU?

When I was a puppy I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was “bad”, you’d shake your finger at me and ask “How could you?”-but they you’d relent and roll me over for a bellyrub. My housetraining took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights of nuzzling you in bed, listening to your confidences and secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect. We went for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice cream (I only got the cone because “ice cream is bad for dogs,” you said), and I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day. Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. I waited for you patiently, comforted you through heartbreaks and disappointments, never chided you about the bad decisions, and romped with glee at your homecomings, and when you fell in love. She, now your wife, in not a “dog person”-still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her affection and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies cam along and I share your excitement. I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and now I spent most of my time banished to another room, or to a dog crate. Oh, how I wanted to love them, but I became a “prisoner of love”. As they began to grow, I became their friend. They clung to my fur and pulled themselves up on wobbly legs, poked fingers in my eyes, investigate my ears and gave me kisses on my nose. I loved everything about them, especially their touch-because your touch was now so infrequent – I would have defended them with my life if need be. I would sneak into their beds and listen to their worries and secret dreams. Together we waited for the sound of you car in the driveway. There had been a time, when others asked if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from you wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered “yes” and changed the subject. I had gone from being your dog to “just a dog,” and you resented every expenditure on my behalf. Now you have a new career opportunity in another city and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You’ve made the right decision for your “family,” but there was a time when I was your only family. I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged and gave you a pained look. They understood the realities facing a middle-aged dog or cat, even one with “papers.” You had to pry your son’s fingers loose from my collar as he screamed “No, Daddy! PLEASE don’t let them take my dog!” And I worried for him and what lessons you had just taught him about friendship and loyalty, about love and responsibility, and about respect for all life. You gave me a goodbye pat on the head, avoided my eyes, and politely refused to take my collar and leash with you. You had a deadline to meet and now I have one, too. After you left, the two nice ladies said you probably knew about your upcoming move months ago and made no attempt to find me another good home. They shook their heads and asked “How could you?” They are as attentive to us here in the shelter as their busy schedules allow. They feed us, of course, but I lost my appetite days ago. At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you – that you had changed you mind – that this was all a bad dream…or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me. When I realized I could not compete with the frolicking for attention of happy puppies, oblivious to their own fate, I retreated to a far corner and waited. I hear her footsteps as she came for me at the end of the day and I padded along the aisle after her to a separate room. A blissfully quiet room. She placed me on the table, rubbed my ears and told me not to worry. My hear pounded in anticipation of what was to come, but there was also a sense of relief. The prisoner of love had run out of days. As is my nature, I was more concerned about her. The burden which she bears weighs heavily on her and I know that, the same way I knew your every mood. She gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg as a tear ran down her cheek. I licked her hand in the same way I used to comfort you so many years ago. She expertly slid the hypodermic needle into my vein. As I felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through my body, I lay down sleepily, looked into her eyes and murmured “How could you?” Perhaps because she understood my dogspeak, she said “I’m so sorry.” She hugged me and hurriedly explained it was her job to make sure I went to a better place, where I wouldn’t be ignored or abused or abandoned, or have to fen for myself – a place of love and light so very different from this early place. With my last bit of enerly, I tried to convey to her with a thump of my tail that my “How could you?” was not meant for her. It was you, My Beloved Master, I was thinking of. I will think of you and wait for you forever. May everyone in your life continue to show you so much loyalty.

Pet Paws Featured Pet!

Meet our Featured Pet!

Mandi is a wonderful, smart, and loving dog. She is 10 months old, already spayed, current on all her shots and has been treated with both heartworm and flea & tick preventative. Mandi was adopted from us when she was just an 8 week old puppy. She was small, adorable and fit in the palm of your hand. Mandi grew up and her adoptive family elected not to keep her. Poor Mandi is just waiting for someone to love and care for her forever. If you are looking for a lifelong playmate who is loving, loyal and devoted, Call 260-341-5229, e-mail or fill out our Adoption Form if you would like to adopt Mandi or any of our other Adorable Adoptables!!

August, 2005 Issue

Meet & Greet Pet Paws' Adoptables!

WHERE:

  • Pet Supplies Plus - 4714 Coldwater Road
  • Petco Pet Store - 1760 Apple Glen Blvd
  • PetsMart - 4714 Coldwater Road

WHEN:

  • Thursday 8/4 Petco ~ 5:00-8:00
  • Saturday 8/6 Petco ~ 12:00-3:00
  • Saturday 8/6 Pet Supplies Plus ~ 12:00-3:00
  • Thursday 8/11 Petco Store ~ 5:00-8:00
  • Saturday 8/13 Petco Store ~ 12:00-3:00
  • Saturday 8/13 Pet Supplies Plus ~ 12:00-3:00
  • Thursday 8/18 Petco Store ~ 5:00-8:00
  • Saturday 8/20 Petco Store ~ 12:00-3:00
  • Saturday 8/20 Petco Store ~ 12:00-3:00
  • Thursday 8/25 Petco Store ~ 5:00-8:00
  • Saturday 8/27 Petco Store ~ 12:00-3:00
  • Saturday 8/27 Petco Store ~ 12:00-3:00

Come visit with the pets!! There is no picture in the world that can compare to meeting a pet in person!! If you are interested in adopting, fill out our online Adoption Form at least 12 hours in advance so that you can pick out and adopt your pet right there!

Foster Home Flash

Here at Pet Paws Search and Rescue we are always in desperate need of MORE Foster Parents to share their homes with our precious rescues until they find their forever homes. So if you are nearby and can volunteer your home - we would be very grateful .. almost as grateful as the rescues that you kindly welcome in!!

We believe it's crucial to the long term well-being of our rescues to be fostered in loving homes, with proper food, discipline, exercise and lots of love, so it will be easier for them to make the transition to their forever homes!! So our rescues literally come from our homes to yours!!

If you could find the room in your heart and your home to provide one - or more! - of our Adorable Adoptables with a loving, caring environment until they find their forever homes, just e-mail

If They Could See Me Now!

Gary and the Girls!

This is Nikki and her new daddy. Nikki was adopted by Gary Schopp when he came into Pet Supplies Plus one Saturday. After adopting Nikki Gary became a very active volunteer for Pet Paws and now has become a foster home for our adoptables. These are the happy endings that we strive to obtain. Pet Paws believes that every puppy, dog, kitten, or cat should have this kind of life and be as lucky as Nikki is. All pets, whether purebred or a mixed breed, deserve to be saved!

We are Official!!

Pet Paws Search and Rescue is now officially filed with the Indiana Secretary of State as a NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. This means that your donations to help our precious rescues until they find their forever homes, are now tax deductible. So, please help us help them - we would be very grateful .. almost as grateful as the rescued pets themselves!!

Equally exciting, Pet Paws Search and Rescue has filed our 1023 Application for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. This process is a lengthy and expensive one, but will be well worth the effort.

Can you find it in your heart to provide financial support for one - or more! - of our Adorable Adoptables? Your financial donation can be made directly to the Dupont Veterinary Clinic or the Spay/Neuter Clinic of Fort Wayne for the sole use of Pet Paws Search and Rescue. No amount is too small, every little bit helps! All you need to do is click the Donation Button at the bottom of any page!! Thank you!!

Pet Paws Wish List!

We always need help from you so we can continue to help these pets, and one of the easiest ways to help is to donate goods and products that we can use for our pets while in our care.

Here is our Wish List:

  • Pro Plan Puppy Food
  • Pro Plan Adult Food
  • Greenies
  • Rawhide Chews
  • K-9 Frontline
  • Heartguard Plus Prevention
  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Paper Towels
  • Latex Gloves
  • Bleach
  • Lysol Spray
  • Clorox Wipes


    • Thank you from the staff - and all of our Adorable Adoptables - here at Pet Paws Search and Rescue!!

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