It was 4 years ago this month that we lost our dog, Chloe. We have talked about getting another dog, but haven't done much about getting one. Today, Shane was surfing on some local animal shelter Web sites and found Stanley, pictured above. We've discussed that we would like to get either a pug or a French bulldog. Stanley looked like the perfect choice.
We jumped right in the car and drove to the Arlington, VA, animal shelter. We got there and asked about Stanley and we were immediately warned that there were already applications for him ahead of us. We met Stanley anyway and got to play with him a bit in their outside area. He was adorable, of course, but wasn't that interested in us. He was a stray and they estimate he is about 2 years old. I would have taken him home immediately, but that wasn't in the cards.
We did fill out an application, but there are FOUR other applications ahead of us. So, it isn't likely we'll get Stanley. Luckily, Stan is going to be getting a home, though, we just wish it was with us. Anyway, we'll keep looking.
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are you sure you dont want emesis marie???
When we adopted our first dog in 1992, there was one family ahead of us in line. We saw them playing with the dog. I though, that's it. Family with kids plus dog.
The two little kids were trying glom on to the dog and she didn't like it. She was a nervous little stray and wouldn't let the kids get near her.
The shelter workers told us they were going to deny the family and give the dog to us because when we sat with her, we just talked to her gently and didn't make her jumpy.
So... you never know!
Still a bit heartbreaking. There are rescue organization where you wouldn't need to go through that. I am glad Stanley will have a home. We have 2 rescue dogs.
I do hope Stanley gets a home that appreciates him - even if it isn't yours, which would indeed be sad. Those big liquid eyes above concertina-snout just melt me. But whomsoever is lucky enough to end up with you, do please let's see the him/her.
Eight years ago I tried adopting from the Arlington shelter. I went about once a week for 2-3 months with no luck. Either they didn't have a breed/mutt I was interested in or I was too far down on the list. In addition, their adoption process was very involved and required several home visits. One day one of the volunteers suggested the DC shelter so I went and got my Miss Truvy!
Good luck!
Just remember how much is involved having a dog. They tie you down ! Especially when you want to go out of town. I know you go to Florida a lot and you would either have to take the dog with you (sounds easy, but it isn't they get motion sickness)or pay to have it boarded in a place you may not like how little care/attention it will get. It is better to have a dog if you have no life or no where to go ! Like me
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