I hope you are having a wonderful week in your part of the world! I have a special friend for you to meet today.
Lady is a 4 year old Dachshund/Terrier mix. She was rescued during a scary flood in Oklahoma. Even the animal shelter was flooding!
She is a very pretty girl, and we Dachshund/Terrier mixes have to stick together. Read on to learn more about Lady's dramatic story.
Abby: What is your background
and how did you end up in rescue?:
Lady: I’m not sure how I arrived at the rescue but
I wasn’t there very long until the heavy rains started to seep under doors and
before long it was flooding the aisles.
People who volunteered
at this shelter tried to get the cages out but soon the water was so deep that
they asked us to swim out. They watched us but I was able to swim and soon was
reached by someone on higher ground. They dried me and put me in a crate. Then
they took us to an old fire station that was on high ground.
The people who ran the
shelter sent word out on TV and begged people to please adopt us if they could
give us a good home.
A number of people
responded. I was a little afraid of some of the loud little people but then my
mom came in and she walked straight to me. She did some signing and then took me in
to get a shot. I wasn’t really afraid because she held me and I felt
loved.
Abby: How were your first days
at your new home?
Lady: My new home had two dogs
that lived there, both bigger than me. One was friendly but one was a little
unsure of me. My mom made sure I was not left alone with them until she was sure
they both accepted me.
Abby: What are a few of your
favorite things?
Lady: I love to have something
in my mouth. It may be a little piece of paper or a sock. I especially like
socks. Mom bought me a toy that I love to play with, throwing it in the air and
catching it.
Abby: Do you have any tips for
people who want to adopt a rescue pet?
Lady: I want my friends to
have someone who will not neglect their care. The people who rescue us should
love us but not just for a little while. We need a forever home and good food.
We want to be loved and will give our entire loyalty and love in
return.
Abby: Is there a rescue group
you want to send a shout out to?
Lady: A group in Madill, OK
called SOAR Southern Oklahoma Animal Resources is great and a no-kill
shelter.
Lady, thank you for visiting my blog today and sharing your story! My Momma and your Mom are bookseller friends, and I have heard that your Mom is a wonderful, dedicated animal lover.
Friends, if you have comments for Lady or just want to say "hi," I would love to hear from you in the comments section below.
Have a great weekend!
Love,
Abby xoxoxo
9 comments:
Abby, I just want to say how much I'm enjoying your 'Rescued Pet Spotlight' on Fridays. Keep up the good work! You and your mom are doing a great service.
Abby you're such a great interviewer of other rescued pets.!! good job!
I love you picture too!
Oh my goodness, she is such a cutie! <3
Dear friends,
Thank you so much for stopping by! Lady is such a great dog. I am happy to share her inspiring story.
Love to all,
Abby
I love your rescued pet spotlights every Friday! Lady is adorable, and I'm so glad she has a home now! <3
These Pet Rescue stories are the best! I look forward to reading them every Friday. Each pet has an interesting and often scary story to tell. But seeing them with their lovely forever families always makes me smile. Telling the stories from the pet's own perspective makes it so easy to connect and love these furry friends from afar!
Thank you so much for the comments!
Farrah, I am also so glad that Lady found the perfect home.
Barbara, thank you for saying that! I'm so glad you are enjoying the pet rescue stories. I am sure enjoying meeting the other rescued pets and writing them.
Love,
Abby
Awww what a sweet story and adorable pup. We have a rescue dog as well. They are the best. :)
Brianna, I agree! :-)
Abby
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