Yesterday ~ Maeve & me. Penned & in love.

[Dystopian]

Firstly, thank you all for your words of comfort and kindness....I've never been to a animal shelter before.
This is our story, it explains everything....
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x8776861

Although looking forward to my visit, I didn't know what to expect. The first time we met, I really didn't exist. She was pacing, and barking back and forth with her brother in the next pen...it was so sad. She would not take doggie treats...not from my hand, and not even when I left them on the floor for her. She was so scared....so freaked out. It was sad. I knew she'd be okay, but seeing her in that condition was disheartening. I questioned myself....why was I committed to love this girl who didn't even respond to me? Could someone else be better for her? But she was already in my heart....this skittish and fearful girl.
There was no turning back....I had fallen in love.

And so I bagged up a big, cozy quilt. omg...I even put some patchouli oil on it! I knew the human scent would be on it, so have no idea why I did that... I went to the store and bought a huge bag of peanut butter doggie treats for all of them, and a couple toys for her. I didn't know if they would allow the quilt....there were no blankets in the pens, but some had toys.

I met Cliff when I got there....He said he wanted the big red dog in my car! I still haven't cleaned out my car from the last day of preschool Friday...I had toss pillows and a gigantic Clifford the Big Red Dog in the back seat! He said it was fine for her to have the quilt....We went outside...she was just running to the back to see her brother...she was freaking out, and not really happy to be in the yard...or anywhere. It mattered not to her that I was even there...

I put the quilt on the floor in her pen, and Cliff closed her outside door so she'd stay in with me. As soon as he left, I opened it....I didn't want her to feel trapped in there with me...And so we bonded. She'd run outside or pace as I spoke with her....She was barking a lot....Finally, she settled down...Whenever she ran out I'd clap my hands and call her..."KittyMaeve!" She'd come right back in....and she was able to lie down on my lap!....and she finally ate the treats! She covered my face with doggie kisses as I told her I'd love her forever....And finally...she wagged her tail a few times!...She felt the love....We both did....we snuggled.

It was beautiful....and so I went into the lobby and asked if someone would take pictures...
Cliff was more than happy to do it!

She'll come home as soon as she's spayed, and I'll visit daily. Today I'm picking up my grandson after school to visit with her....

Here we are....Forever Love...

Maeve's attention turned to Cliff...he's an angel. Prior to this, she had already taken doggie treats from me....and was in my pockets looking for more!



Now she's listening to me calling her name....ready for her treat.


Eating from my hand....joy!


Before I said good-bye for the day...yes, we are going to be fine!


Some final thoughts....I'm not special. It took many years to be able to open my heart and home to another girl after losing my beloved Maxi. I honestly thought I'd never have a dog again. Then the yearning began....and I knew that I'd best wait until school was out so I'd have time to be home all day to bond with a new pet. I'm not special or wonderful...or anything. Many or most of you have pets....I just wanted to share my story....It's no big deal....people adopt pets every day. It's only a 'big deal' to me...I had never been in a shelter. I'm starting life over with my forever friend. My beautiful Maeve.

Please keep the first family who loved her in your thoughts.
Thanks for reading....

peace~

[LeftyFingerPop]

1. Oh wow!!! What a wonderful story!

You brightened up my morning...you and Maeve will have a wonderful life together, and you have done a beautiful thing! :hug: Congratulations, Dystopian!

[Dystopian]

3. Thank you, LeftyFingerPop!

I'm elated that I brightened your morning! :hug:
And I'm also happy that you got to see my beautiful girl!
I hope I don't start posting photos of her every day!:blush:
I'll take more pictures today of course...with my grandson. I'm making a journal of our life together...
Maeve and I will snuggle together and look at the pictures when we're older...;-)


One more thing...
I love you, LeftyFingerPop!




peace~

[auntAgonist]

2. I have no words ...

:hug:


thanks for the beautiful photos of you and maeve.
You are beautiful, inside and out.

:loveya:

kesha

[Dystopian]

4. auntAgonist....

Thank you, kesha....:hug:
And you are beautiful to express such kindness...
:loveya:
I am so thankful for the wonderful people at the shelter. I can't believe the love and caring they show toward all the animals....I have Cliff to thank for these precious photos.
When Maeve and I leave, we are going to give him a Clifford the Big Red Dog...and a photo. Of course he'll get a little stuffed dog...the one in my car is huge!

I am just so very thankful...
And sending love to you....




peace~

[S n o w b a l l]

5. Beautiful!

I'm so happy you found each other! She's adorable...just like you!

I want lots of pictures! :)

:hug:

:loveya:

[Dystopian]

8. Thank you!

S n o w b a l l:hug:
:loveya:
Thank you for sharing my joy!
More pictures you ask of me???
Well! I just happen to have some from today!
I'm so glad you asked...I was going to post them in a new thread...
Oh my! I fear that I'll be spamming the lounge with Maeve pics...
Here she is with my grandson, Bryce...





Now I feel silly....but that's okay!




peace~

[Tuesday Afternoon]

6. Another chapter in a wonderful story, thanks for letting us watch

your story unfold. :loveya: :hug: :hi:

[Dystopian]

9. You're making me happy!

Tuesday Afternoon:hug:

And I'm just so happy...true joy is something that I've not really felt for a long time.
I have many things to be thankful for, but there was a void....Maeve has filled that empty space.
Please check upthread for the pictures:-)....my grandson went with me today for my daily visit.
Her circumstances are still not good, but in spite of it all....there was that sweetness between the two of them that made my heart melt....

She'll be spayed on Friday....Monday, she comes home with me.
I loved the way you phrased your reply....thank you.
:loveya:




peace~

[redqueen]

7. I dunno...

I think you're pretty wonderful, D. :hug:

Glad you and Maeve found each other. :loveya:

[Dystopian]

10. Oh {{{redqueen}}}!

You're an angel...:hug:
And I think you're wonderful....:loveya:

Thank you for sharing in my happiness....
It means a lot to me...






peace~

[auntAgonist]

11. kick, because we can all appreciate some good news

:kick:

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