Wishing all who celebrate a Happy New Year! Wishing you a sweet year!
For Randy, Teddy, Casey, Sophie, Rusty, Snowball and Tina for rescuing us along the way.
There’s something special about dogs.
If you love dogs you know what I’m talking about.
If you don’t love dogs, well..,,if you don’t mind me saying, you’re missing out on one of the world’s great pleasures.
Dogs are wonderful.
Dogs are magical.
Dogs are loving and sensitive souls who have a lot to teach us if we let them into our hearts.
We have a new “rescue” dog in our lives. His name is Emmett and he’s cute as a button, tough as nails and full of love.
He’s 12 pounds of personality with an underbite, pointy ears and expressive eyes. He doesn’t walk, he bounces.
As a result of his magical essence, our family is in love. We fell instantly. And it will be forever. Emmett has found his forever home.
Emmett came to us courtesy of Ellie’s Legacy Animal Foundation, a Maine based non-profit that rescues dogs in Texas.
Apparently, there are over 1 million strays in the Lone Star State. But Emmett’s story was a little different. His owners were murdered and while we don’t know the details, he was left alone for several days before he was rescued. He had some skin issues and suffered some trauma but he made it. The little guy has heart.
The non-profit transported Emmett and a few other rescues from Texas to Maine where my wife and stepson were waiting to welcome him to our family.
He made his way to Florida and for the past week or so he has been acclimating to our home in Delray where he has joined his golden retriever friends Gracie (our new year old puppy) and our grand dog Riley also a golden who is staying with us for a few weeks.
Watching this little guy play with the “golden girls” has been a joy. He’s doing great.
He has instantly fallen in love with our family, wrestles with the big dogs and eats like a champ.
He’s a little wary of me, but we are taking it slow and he’s warming up. I’m courting him and that’s OK.
He may be thinking it over, but I’m already in love.
I have a feeling we are going to be lifelong buddies.
I really like this guy. I like his spirit.
We’ve adopted a bunch of dogs over the years and have loved them all.
Dogs are an awful lot of work, but the rewards are many, varied and well worth it.
There are many local rescues and if you are so inclined I recommend you check them out.
It’s been said that rescue dogs actually rescue us. And I believe that’s true.
Out of a tragedy in Texas, a little guy has come into our lives and our hearts and our lives are a little fuller.
I want to tell Emmett that he’s safe, loved and we have his back—always. But somehow I think he knows. And I hope he knows what joy he has brought to our home.
They rescue us. They truly do.
Jeff. Agree wholeheartedly. Just bought a little black Pug. There is nothing quite like the joy these little furry creatures give us. Enjoy your new family member. Like with your new dog, my new Pug provides plenty of joy that I didn’t have in my life just 9 months ago. They are definitely a lot of work, but the fun and loyalty, and sheer joy they provide is worth all the work.
Have a great day. WOOF WOOF!!!!!
Scot
Thanks for sharing Scot. So glad you found some joy. Pugs are great!
I’m crying after reading this. Wow, what a back story. I’m sure he’ll warm up to you in no time. He may have been abused by a man back in Texas.
Thanks so much Eva.
He’s getting there with me. He will eat a treat from my hand and allow me to pet him if he’s brought over. But when he sees me, he backs up and runs away. I have faith that he will be snuggling soon.
I’m sure that will happen. It’ll just take time.
We rescued our Rosie from Good Karma rescue, She has brought nothing but joy in our home. It makes me sad to see people that people buy dogs when there are so many that need homes. They know they are rescued and give such unconditional love.
Good Karma is a great name for a rescue. So glad you found joy in rescuing.