Deal of the century!
I volunteer on Saturday at Salt Lake County Animal Services an although about 1/4 of the dogs we get are purebred, we don’t see many Shelties. I guess they’re too smart to get lost.
Anyway, one Saturday I noticed this sad face in a kennel. I took her out into one of the runs. She didn’t want to do anything except lie on the grass. I took a few photos and petted her for quite awhile. She was so reserved and even depressed.
Later, a couple who was on the list to adopt came to visit with her. She interacted with the family quite well and, after the visit, I took her back to her kennel. In a few hours I came to take her out again.
Later, a couple who was on the list to adopt came to visit with her. She interacted with the family quite well and, after the visit, I took her back to her kennel. In a few hours I came to take her out again. What a difference! She moved around the run and flashed the trademark Sheltie smile. I’m sure it was because she was certain that she now would have a home. The couple paid the adoption fee of only $95, which included the spay and even a microchip; truly the deal of the century!
Thanks for volunteering to help needy dogs Ken!
Such a heart-warming story! Thank you for sharing!
I don’t usually reply to the photos as they are all just so darn cute anyway, but this one really touched me, especially the write up. I am so glad that she was able to find her fureverhome and my prayers are with her and her new family – that this little girl will always be happy and never have to feel unwanted again.
I’ve seen those looks so many times in Sheltie Rescue. I love the happy grin when they know that they have a new, happy home!
Thank you for taking good care of her, Ken!
It is so nice to know that our shelties and all doggies have such caring volunteers who help them find loving homes – thank you
Hard to believe anyone would give up such a cutie. Good story with a great ending. Thank you!
I was seoirusly at DefCon 5 until I saw this post.
What a Sweetie! She looks like she will be a great dog for someone.
I actually have re read this post quite a few times and have had teary eyes…what we forget is that dogs have emotions and feelings too and this girl just really proved that! As a Sheltie owner 3x over, this is the only breed I would ever own, and don’t understand on how someone wouldn’t want this cutie!
What a wonderful story thanks for being there for such a wonderful sheltie.
I am convinced that shelties are the most beautiful animals in the world.
Mom of 4 shelties.
Sylvia