There
is a commercial that is playing now that struck me from the first time I saw it. As most would assume, I love dog commercials
and actually watch them but my “most” favorites
are the ones of Golden Retrievers that star in Subaru Commercials. Elaine
and I will stop everything we’re doing and watch them if they come on, even over and over and
nearly belly rolling each time.
This
past week, I along with hundreds of people received a notice “the Border
Collie community to rally around a girl. She was adopted to a home in Harahan, Louisiana which obviously did not take care of her and has been returned to the shelter. All Border Collie Rescue is looking for a
permanent foster for this 14 year old, owner surrendered girl (named Girly) in
Louisiana so I'm hoping one of you may know someone who is a soft touch for
seniors. At most, it would be a couple of years but probably substantially
less. (And yes, I'm thinking very evil thoughts about someone who owner
surrenders an old girl like this). Her
chances of adoption in or out of a rescue are probably nil - the oldest ones
we've adopted out have been no older than 12. She is very sweet. Get with me if
you have any questions. Thanks.” from the shelter.
The next day, Shirley
Thompson the Adoption Coordinator in Louisiana wrote me,
“Thank
you so very much for offering to take Girly. We are placing her in a permanent home in
Louisiana and are very sure she will have a wonderful life with her new family.”
This is wonderful news and I am so glad for Girly
(now Josey). It seems her life, short as
it may be will be with people who love her and want her until she lays her head down to sleep and crosses that bridge. But
know that many people stepped up to do the right thing for Girley who was 14 years
old, dirty, scared and matted, who was turned over to a shelter which probably meant her death. We don’t
know why she was relinquished, it doesn’t matter but what does matter, she is home and safe in loving arms.
I have seen this commercial before, but this day when I watched it, it meant so much more to me and reminded me of what the dogs expect of us…
“You're
my buddy, my pal, my friend
It
will be that way until the end
And
wherever you go, I want you to know
You're
my buddy, my pal, my friend”
Video of "Your my Buddy"... it says so much... and a 14 - 3/4 year old dog going through his bucket list... worth every 60 second of the video... something to learn here...
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14 years young Josey (Girly) getting ready to go to her new home |
"Girly in the twilight of your life, rest well and know that you are a Lady and even though you days are mostly behind you, your future is very bright"... We all need a "buddy" until the very end...Ken...
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Note, my favorite Golden Retriever commercials