Abe
Here are three photos we took today of Abe in his new home. He is a wonderful, affectionate dog and we could not be happier. Abe seems pretty happy, too! He greets us at the door, tail wagging, and nuzzling us for plenty of pets. He is relaxed, except when he’s asked if he wants to go for walk, and then he bounces straight up in the air! He is helping me get in shape with making me walk, and he walks alongside Gary while he uses an electric scooter. Our son took him for a run today and Abe got to scare up a flock of ibis on the way home.He enjoys the run of the house and balcony, but seems to prefer being in whatever room one of us happens to be in, which is fine, as he is a member of the family. He sleeps soundly in his new bed, but also enjoys lying in a sunbeam on the balcony, looking out at the water, or cooling off on the tile in the kitchen after a walk.
Several of our neighbors have met him while out on a walk and everyone agrees he is great!
I am telling everyone I know what a wonderful experience we had adopting Abe. The work you, the staff and volunteers provide at the shelter is wonderful. We had not really considered adopting an “older” pet, but recognized a true gem in Abe. As Gary and I thought about our experiences with beloved dogs over the years, we recalled that only one had been selected as a puppy, and the other 3 who shared our lives had “found” us, as fully grown adults. While it’s great to have a tiny puppy grow along with young children (provided you have the time to “train” both) an older pet is ideal for those who do not have the time or inclination to train a puppy. And just as with children, if your dog is not trained, they will frequently be trying, as opposed to a constant source of joy.
So, feel free to submit our comments and photos. Again, we cannot thank you and everyone else involved with Abe’s journey, enough.
What a celebration it is to come home from work and have Abe greet me at the door, bouncing to the ceiling, wagging his entire body and thanking me that I have lived another day to hug him, take him on a walk and feed him! I don’t care what kind of day I’ve had; it puts it all in perspective and makes me feel great!
Our heartfelt thanks to the team at FKSPCA for their loving care while Abe waited patiently for his new family.
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