Adoption Diaries: Big is Beautiful
Elyse's Adoption Diary:
Last night on Jeopardy! there was a category on dog breeds, and let's just say I didn't quite get all five questions...answers...you know what I mean... right. I still have a lot to learn about dogs. Like the difference between a fat one and a pregnant one.
This beautiful Basset is Lucille. When she stands up, her belly droops almost to the ground. Between that and her protruding doggie nipples, I thought for sure that she was pregnant. As I have a litter of one coming myself, I thought Lucille and I were sisters, kindred spirits, and sat myself down with her to bond. I pet her belly, she flopped her ears--we were pals. It wasn't until later I was told she's actually just really fat. Pretty, but fat. Oh well, I still love her!
And speaking of cat, Biscuit is the biggest cat I've ever seen. Naturally, he's in the "fat cat habitat." He's also a giant mushball. He's a complete sweetheart and everyone at the adoption center loves him.
Here are Pearl and Usher. I'll leave it to you to guess who's who in the photo. They would be awesome cats to adopt together. I just think it'd be so cool to have one cat who's pure white and the other pure gray. And they are both incredibly sweet and purry. The difference in personality is hysterical--when I opened the cage door Usher came to me and rubbed all over me, completely working his charm, while she just sat there like a princess, asleep, ignoring all the action. I figured she was prissy until I gave her the slightest head rub--she rolled over and gave me a belly show. I love this duo!
I don't have much to say about Brandy except awwwwwwwwwwww. Look at that scrunchy wunchy! She's the type of cat who totally makes you delve into baby talk.
Poor Cous Cous. She came to us with a broken pelvis after a car accident. Maxine and Steve, a married couple who volunteer every week, told me she's looking much stronger now. Apparently a few weeks ago she barely got up. Now, she's affectionate and would do great in a foster home. Any takers?
Last night on Jeopardy! there was a category on dog breeds, and let's just say I didn't quite get all five questions...answers...you know what I mean... right. I still have a lot to learn about dogs. Like the difference between a fat one and a pregnant one.
This beautiful Basset is Lucille. When she stands up, her belly droops almost to the ground. Between that and her protruding doggie nipples, I thought for sure that she was pregnant. As I have a litter of one coming myself, I thought Lucille and I were sisters, kindred spirits, and sat myself down with her to bond. I pet her belly, she flopped her ears--we were pals. It wasn't until later I was told she's actually just really fat. Pretty, but fat. Oh well, I still love her!
And speaking of cat, Biscuit is the biggest cat I've ever seen. Naturally, he's in the "fat cat habitat." He's also a giant mushball. He's a complete sweetheart and everyone at the adoption center loves him.
Here are Pearl and Usher. I'll leave it to you to guess who's who in the photo. They would be awesome cats to adopt together. I just think it'd be so cool to have one cat who's pure white and the other pure gray. And they are both incredibly sweet and purry. The difference in personality is hysterical--when I opened the cage door Usher came to me and rubbed all over me, completely working his charm, while she just sat there like a princess, asleep, ignoring all the action. I figured she was prissy until I gave her the slightest head rub--she rolled over and gave me a belly show. I love this duo!
I don't have much to say about Brandy except awwwwwwwwwwww. Look at that scrunchy wunchy! She's the type of cat who totally makes you delve into baby talk.
Poor Cous Cous. She came to us with a broken pelvis after a car accident. Maxine and Steve, a married couple who volunteer every week, told me she's looking much stronger now. Apparently a few weeks ago she barely got up. Now, she's affectionate and would do great in a foster home. Any takers?** Be sure to check out my Flickr page to see all the photos from my visits to the adoption center.
** Click here to view available animals at our adoption center.
Labels: adoption center, Adoption Diaries
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3 Comments:
GOD BLESS YOU GUYS! My brother and I rescued one cat off the street and she ended up having kittens.
I had to bottle feed four kittens and diaper change them (clean the crate)several times a day. I tell you what a handful!
I'm also extremely allergic to cats so I had to do it all sneezing & wheezing until I came up with my own version of a Hazmat suit - old sweatsuit, bandana around my face, 2 oven mitts. (Ridiculous, I know).
My mom took the mom, my brother took 2 kittens and a couple who live a few floors below me adopted 2 kittens. Phew!
I can only imagine how much work it takes to run an organization such as ASPCA - (I donate every year). Thanks for being there.
you are a godsend for doing that my whole life has been about straysi am new to the aspca god bless you mickie
We have a pair of Cardigan Welsh Corgi's that need a good home.
Their shots are up to date, no papers, vet thinks they are just over 1 year old and they have been spayed.
We adopted Sadie and Sofie from our local shelter intending to give them a forever home. Since then, however, my husband and I have both had back surgery and are not able to exercise them any longer We do not have a fenced yard. They are bonded and are probably littermates.
Can anyone direct me to a rescue group that could find these darlings the perfect forever home?
I live near Tulsa, Oklahoma. Is there any group that could help by funding a dog run? The 'girls' are real lap dogs, very very affectionate and deserve a better home. Any suggestions are appreciated. Judy P
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