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Little dog drawn by events back to a magnet for lost animals Things didn't turn out the way she had planned for the black puppy, but that's life By Barbara Armitage Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story "Life is what's happening to you when you're busy making plans" I don't know who said that but it's what happened to me this week. You see I started writing this last Monday morning in hopes that I could emphasize the importance of committing to a pet this holiday season by telling what I thought at the time was a finished story. Here's what I had written before the phone rang on Monday night: When I sent the story, I had tears in my eyes This morning as I sent this story to Ed Waggener at Columbia Magazine.com, I had tears in my eyes. Once again I was searching for the perfect home for a rescued dog and I needed to place an ad. I was torn between doing the right thing and just giving up and running back into the bedroom and snuggling up with that furry little puppy. Truth is I am a magnet for lost animals and that little black bundle of energy was trusting me to find him a home. The story began Thursday before last, December 6, 2007, when I ran out of baking soda, a totally unacceptable thing to happen to a cook in the throes of Christmas baking. It seemed like an uneventful thing to get in the truck and drive to the IGA. It wasn't until I was on my way home that it happened, again. At first I was too busy shaking my head at the truck and car in front of me as I watched them both run the stop sign to turn right onto Fairgrounds Street by the college to notice the tiny black puppy. Just as I pulled up to make my turn I saw him dart away from a car that never even slowed down. As rescues go, this one wasn't too bad My heart was pounding as I pulled across the street to the parking lot at the VFW yelling puppy, puppy, puppy through the open window like some crazy person. One kind lady and her young daughter were the only people who took any interest at all in the plight of this little dog and joined in on the chase. As rescues go this one wasn't too bad he ran me down to the pool just to make a point before giving up and climbing up into my arms. I know from experience that the best thing to do at this point is to call my husband and get it over with. All I have to say is "it's happened again" then there is a moment of silence followed by a big sigh and he says "what's one more". One more at our house is a lot. We already have 9 big dogs all Labs and Lab mixes and 7 cats so one more is just that "more". Every one of our "children" are rescues and we love each one. I smile and tell everyone that toting around 200 pounds of dog food and 25 pounds of cat food each month is my exercise program. At first I was convinced that this little puppy was a run away so I called the shelter, radio stations and the newspaper days went by and no one claimed him. Once he was bathed and fed, I discovered how special he was Once the puppy was bathed and fed I discovered just how special he was. He was already "potty" trained and adjusted to walking on a leash almost immediately. Home was the first word he learned. After his walk home meant that we would run back to the door and go in the house. Like the ferret an old friend used to have he gathered everything from socks to cell phones and hid them in his bed and still no one seemed to even miss him. Then this afternoon I was introduced to a friend's dad who looked at the puppy and said "I've been looking for a little companion, you and I could be buddies". This was the kind of person I wanted for this little dog. He had started his life being dumped by some human and he deserved so much more. I know that this man and this dog will love and care for each other for a long time. It's my karma to care for lost animals I've accepted the fact that it's my karma to care for lost animals and I love my husband for always telling me that it's only one more but I'll tell you what's wrong with "one more". It shouldn't be happening. This precious little puppy is the second rescue I've done in the last couple of months. Everywhere I go there are advertisements "Puppies for Sale" and the shelter is overflowing. I've heard all the excuses for not spaying and neutering and not one of them make any sense. Animals are long term commitments not paper plates to be disposed of after the party. Christmas is coming please don't surprise someone with a pet. That's a decision that a person should make for them selves and only after a great deal of consideration. This is the point where my phone rang. My friend explained that after spending the day with the puppy her dad realized that this was more of a commitment than he could make at this time. This is a man that I really admire. It takes a truly good person to put the needs of a dog in front of his own. My next surprise came when I when to pick up the puppy. I was greeted with squeals of delight and lots of kisses. I realized then that this was "one more" that needed me and he would stay with us forever. Things didn't turn out the way I had planned, but that's life.By the way, we named the adorable little thief "Jesse James." This story was posted on 2007-12-19 16:16:38
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