Daisy
was turned in to MAGSR by her family. She was overweight with arthritis,
as well as some other minor age-related medical problems--all of which
added up to more than they wanted to handle. I want to thank them
for bringing her to MAGSR, and to thank the rescue for taking her.
Many other old dogs might not have been that lucky.
The rescue took Daisy to a vet, who
put her on medication which cleared up most of her problems. She lost
some weight and began to enjoy life again. But who would adopt a 10-12
year old dog?
Many people who think about adopting
an older dog have misgivings: How will she adjust? Will she be set
in her ways? Could she adapt to a new routine, new companions (including
lots of cats)? Would she listen to us? Love us? Become part of our
family?
And, yes, could we let ourselves grow to love her, only to lose her
in a few short years?
The answer to all those questions is a resounding YES! Daisy adapted
quickly to her new home, new routines, and new companions. Yes, she
chased the cats at first, but once the novelty wore off, she just
accepted them as part of her new family, as she did our other two
dogs. She has even made a special friend of our blind cat. She has
learned our routine, and greets us at the door every night when we
come home. She treats us to big sloppy kisses.
She
doesn't chew or make a mess in the house. She is a loving, sweet,
intelligent person with a mind of her own. We have grown to love her,
and she has grown to love us.
No one
lives forever, and life holds no guarantees. It gives us great happiness
to know that, whatever her life was like before, her golden years
will be spent in the comfort of our home and the love of our hearts.
Anyone
who loves a dog or cat knows that someday they will have to say goodbye.
But we will enjoy her company with all our hearts for whatever time
we are allowed, as we all do with our loved ones.
Thanks to MAGSR for saving her life, and bringing her into ours.
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