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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsLonely Dog Gets To Go To Shelter To Pick Out Her Very Own Playmate
"I swear, she totally had a smile on her face the whole ride home!By Caitlin Jill Anders
Liza was born in a shelter after her mother was abandoned on the streets while she was pregnant. Both the mama and all of her puppies were very sick at first, and it was an uphill battle to get them all to a point where they were healthy and thriving. Finally, when she was 13 weeks old, Liza was adopted by Debi Kolak and her other dog Mona, and Liza and Mona quickly became the best of friends.
For two years, Mona and Liza did absolutely everything together until Mona passed away suddenly this past fall, leaving poor Liza completely heartbroken.
Kolak could see that poor Liza was clearly very lonely without Mona, so when she moved in with her boyfriend and his two senior Jack Russell terriers in December, she hoped that the company of other dogs would help to cheer Liza up. Unfortunately, though, the two terriers werent huge fans of Liza, as she was too energetic and playful for them, and so Liza was still left without anyone to play with. Kolak discussed the possibility of adopting a playmate for Liza with her boyfriend, but he was skeptical that they could handle a fourth dog, and therefore put off the idea.
Despite her boyfriends hesitations, Kolak began researching different animal shelters in the area until she found one that had some dogs up for adoption who seemed like they could be good matches for Liza. She took Liza with her to the shelter and talked to the volunteers there about the kind of dog they were looking for. They showed her a few different dogs and one of them was Murphy.
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Murphy was sad defeated-looking, Kolak said. He had a large scar on his head. He didnt bark or run to the cage. He just sat there, pressed against the chain link of his tiny kennel. I sat on the floor, put my hand up to the fence and talked to him. He nibbled at my finger and barely thumped his tail. I immediately thought, There is no way this guy is a match. But I was drawn to his pitiful face.
Despite her doubts, Kolak had the volunteers bring Murphy and a few other dogs out into the yard so that Liza could meet them. She left it up to Liza to choose which dog they would be taking home and almost immediately, she chose Murphy.
Liza and Murphy had an instant connection, Kolak said. He rolled belly-up for her and then the game was on! They ran and frolicked for almost an hour, never once showing aggression and matching each others playfulness. I knew he was the one, and Liza knew he was the one.
Something about Liza completely transformed Murphy, and it was as if he had been waiting for her all along.
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Murphy immediately jumped in the back seat of my truck and just looked out the window with his tail doing its tiny thump and he finally leaned in and licked my face, Kolak said. Liza nuzzled into him as if she was assuring him that he was going to be OK and he would be loved, and I swear, she totally had a smile on her face the whole ride home!
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I called the shelter and told them that I wanted to finalize his adoption and they all cried and cheered, Kolak said. I got him at no charge due to him being there for so long and they are giving us free transition training classes to help him learn trust and how to be part of a family. Im excited to see how he does and Im excited for him to finally realize that he is home for good.
https://www.thedodo.com/close-to-home/pit-bull-picks-out-new-best-friend
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Lonely Dog Gets To Go To Shelter To Pick Out Her Very Own Playmate (Original Post)
catbyte
Mar 2019
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MissMillie
(38,553 posts)1. That's a great story
It's true that our pets choose their buddies (both furr-buddies and humans). My guy brought a cat into our home last summer because I like cats. Well, true to form, the cat decided he liked my guy better than he liked me. So all of the pets choose my guy.
It's okay, I love them all.
lilactime
(657 posts)2. Something in my eye again.
PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,851 posts)3. Wonderful story.
Thanks for sharing.
FM123
(10,053 posts)4. I am so touched by this sweet story....
wendyb-NC
(3,322 posts)5. Aw, what a happy story!
This made my day.
LisaM
(27,803 posts)6. These stories don't always make me tear up, but....
this one sure did!!
Ohiogal
(31,987 posts)7. OMG. I am crying!
What a happy ending for everyone!
PatSeg
(47,418 posts)8. Touching story
trixie2
(905 posts)9. Awesome story
So much to love there.
Thanks for posting & including all the wonderful pics, catbyte.
Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)11. I love happy endings!
Instant connection for these two dogs. They look so very happy. Thanks for posting this story.
sprinkleeninow
(20,237 posts)12. Is it raining in here? My phone screen's blurry and all wet. 😪
shenmue
(38,506 posts)13. Gosh squooters!
sazemisery
(2,608 posts)14. I love that they found each other. n/t
JudyM
(29,233 posts)15. Catbyte, you get me every.time. This time ya got me more.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)17. How beautiful!
I am so glad they found each other!
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)18. So glad you posted this sweet story...
so glad I clicked on it!
Liza and Murphy look perfect together.
Rhiannon12866
(205,237 posts)19. What a wonderful story!