Scrappy
I have just completed the adoption process at the Key West SPCA. Currently, I have a beautiful and inordinately affectionate Min. Pin., Fritz. Moving here from Va. required a separation from his best friend, Cha Cha, a deer face white Chihuahua. Secretly, I have wanted a friend for Fritz for some time, since my arrival.A little face in the paper caught my attention one day, so I stopped by to see Scrappy .at the SPCA. I was overcome with amazement when I realized the markings of Fritz and the behavior of Cha Cha all rolled into one, which explains his mix of the two breeds. After having talked it over with Fritz, who would be serving as a big brother, we decided to move forward. Our visit to the SPCA revealed a strong propensity towards compatibility ,which was the outcome I had hoped for. We brought Scrappy home on a Wed., and reluctantly, I went to work the next day having to leave the two alone for about 10 hrs. When I returned home that night I was elated to see the two them working together in the way of play, Fritz cleaning Scrappy’s ears, both bouncing around the room, and our evening walk which proved to be harmonious and without incident. They both did their business in a shared location, one waiting for the other to be done before moving on. Later that night, Scrappy was jumping on my chest as I laid on the couch and licking my face as if to say “Thank you Daddy for bringing me home .I am happy and safe and I have a great big brother” Then he would roll over on his back and go to sleep. Later on, both were in bed with me under the covers trying to find a warm spot. This was quite a scene, as the bed was Fritz’s domain, but he shared it without complaint. In the morning, they both took their positions on the back of the couch to watch for other dogs out the window, and would bark in unison when one was spotted. Scrappy followed Fritz’s lead beautifully, learning the standard procedures for the house.
Scrappy demonstrates the exact characteristics of Fritz and Cha Cha, and looks like a little Fritz. I am elated with the bonding which has occurred here-like I have never witnessed after 60 yrs with dogs. It makes me sorry for all the other pups that want so bad to have a home. I wish I could take them all, but this would be counterproductive. Anyway, I am thankful for Scrappy and realize that this was intended to happen for a reason. This has placed an innocent little creature with a wonderful personality and need to please, and the need to have a family, in our path. His little bow legs and pigeon toes is part of a great personality and character. I know I will try and live up to Scrappy’s standards and needs, with help from Fritz, and Cha Cha when she finally arrives down the road-Fritz, Cha Cha, and little Scrappy in between.mergers in business serve to add strength as a total unit, and I believe it is the same with people and animals. At least I know it is so with Scrappy and Fritz. After only one week, I can’t imagine the family without Scrappy.
Hats off to the Key West SPCA for their commitment to the animals in residence. The counseling, adoption procedure, delivery package, and obvious love for animals makes them friends of mine indefinitely. The loving care demonstrated by the staff is reflected in the animals ability to accept and adjust I am certain. They have provided my beloved Fritz with a little brother forever, as well as providing me with yet another little friend for life. I am reminded of this every morning when Scrappy crawls out from underneath the covers and begins his ritualistic and wet kissing routine.
Thank you, Key West S.P.C.A.
Geoff Beitner,CLU, ChFC
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