Monday, October 31, 2011

A horror story with a happy ending

This was Romeo (left) when he first came to us as one of the hoarder shepherds.  They called him Romeo because he was such a lover.  He was a fecal encrusted, stinky mess, but I'll never forget seeing one of the Fluvanna SPCA shelter staff get down on her knees and give this dog a big bear hug as I was taking him out of there.

This is Romeo (right) after his first bath.  He wasn't clean yet, but he was probably cleaner than he had been since he was born.  (I didn't hug him until after the bath.)

He was a young dog and seemed like a great fit for two former adopters who were looking to add a second dog.  Their first dog is a white female shepherd named Anna.  Female shepherds aren't always eager to share their home and humans with other females, so a male seemed like a better choice. 

The result is that both dogs now life a great life in the country, that mostly mythical life that dog dumpers say they are seeking for their dogs. 

Bear and Anna

3 comments:

BudsBuddy said...

I looks like Bear and Anna have a great life alright. Do you think that lovely home would take me in too? LOL ...

Jennifer Q said...

wow, what a remarkable difference!! Ah, the hoarder situation really touched me. He's just adorable, so happy he found a great home!!

Kathryn said...

We're so happy to have him. He knows his crate manners, but still will take out any chickens that escape their pen, as well as stray packages in the driveway. But he is as much of a love as he looks like, and we can't imagine life without him. Thank you, Brent, for another fantastic family member!