07/12/2025
When I look back, before Covid, I am amazed at the number of dogs we got adopted......blind, deaf, crippled, behavior problems and some came in twos.
But after Covid, the world as we knew it, shifted on its axis. People changed, became divided, and animals suffered as did all rescues.
Not often did I hear again, "We will make it work!!" Instead, they said a dog MUST be housebroken, MUST this and that, and I jokingly say but no eating or pooping!
People became more self centered....and the homeless animals paid a price.
I have digressed so let me get to my belated point.
A Few weeks ago I was contacted by the owners of Duke, a beautiful Bernadoodle the family no longer wanted for a variety of reasons. But I felt he was very adoptable and he was surrendered to SCARS and Lori took him in. Meanwhile, Cathie B. was driving somewhere in the boonies and spotted a scared, cowering pit bull puppy on the side of the road....clearly dumped. She scooped her up and took her to Lori's house, who at this point, was not thrilled with either one of us.
No one wants a pit, I announced, which we all knew, even though she was absolutely precious. Meanwhile, Duke and our new pup , Lolli, formed a relationship of mutual trust. They LOVED each other, played endlessly, so when a family came to meet Duke, we dreaded him leaving Lolli behind. This is a problem we often face as dogs become besties while at our halfway houses. The one left behind is crushed....it is very painful to watch and we hope they will bond with another resident soon
The couple loved Duke and Lori told them she had put his best friend in the next room so they could have time with Duke. To her surprise, Dad said, I would like to meet her and out she came.
To her further surprise, he announced he REALLY liked her , she loved him, and you know where this is going.. they took them BOTH!!!!!
And now I get daily pics of Lollipop curled on Dad's lap (she knows who saved her) and Duke cuddled with mom.
They also play endlessly with each other, and I am sent videos of them racing joyfully around the yard.
This couple never said, "My husband said no....my wife said no....we want to travel, we only want one., we are getting older..." they respected each other 's wishes, and scooted over a little further on the sofa.
Go bravely into your new world, Duke and Lolli, and be safe knowing the stars were miraculously aligned for your future...together. And thank you to the angels who made room for two pups who could have been separated....and were not.
