While June 6, 2006 was slated to be the end of the world for some, for our household it represents a very special day for one of the men in my life. He has dark eyes, blonde, loves long walks, sleeping in, cuddling and chasing squirrels. 6-6-06 was Chase's adoption day into our family.
He was dropped off at the humane society on March 10, 2010 and estimated to be about a year old; apparently he was roaming downtown Memphis. At the time we were so full Chase was in a top kennel that he was almost too big for, by best guess he is a yellow lab/terrier mix and weights in around 45 lbs.
At the shelter we had a book with a picture and a bio of each dog, then you could request to meet the dog. When I did adoption days I would pick dogs from the book and Chase was not very photogenic. I didn't think Chase was very cute so I overlooked him for a few events. Then we were going to a grand opening, radio remote for a business and I decided to give the guy a chance.
I was smitten from the beginning. He walked well on a leash, put some moves on to be loved and sat beside me all day. Plus, he was much more handsome in person. So I visited him the next week, took him for walks and decided to bring him home to see if he got along with Rosita. Notice I didn't ask my husband. Brett walked in looked over and said, "Who is that?"
Well Chase got along with Rosita and I started the paperwork, but was going to wait to bring him home as we were going home to Kansas for my sister's wedding. I went ahead and bought a kennel, leash and collar. Then Brett told me: "Jenny, we don't need another dog." I cried. I had already put his name on the kennel, picked out his leash, new toys and obviously went ahead with the adoption.
When we brought Chase home it was an adjustment as he was a bit timid around men and it took him a while to become a cuddler. We've learned he has a sensitive stomach, hence I started making dog treats, no blankets or pillows in the kennel with him. So far this year he hasn't jumped the back fence but he enjoys running and playing outside.
So today we celebrate Chase turning 5 and all the love he has brought to our family.
He was dropped off at the humane society on March 10, 2010 and estimated to be about a year old; apparently he was roaming downtown Memphis. At the time we were so full Chase was in a top kennel that he was almost too big for, by best guess he is a yellow lab/terrier mix and weights in around 45 lbs.
At the shelter we had a book with a picture and a bio of each dog, then you could request to meet the dog. When I did adoption days I would pick dogs from the book and Chase was not very photogenic. I didn't think Chase was very cute so I overlooked him for a few events. Then we were going to a grand opening, radio remote for a business and I decided to give the guy a chance.
I was smitten from the beginning. He walked well on a leash, put some moves on to be loved and sat beside me all day. Plus, he was much more handsome in person. So I visited him the next week, took him for walks and decided to bring him home to see if he got along with Rosita. Notice I didn't ask my husband. Brett walked in looked over and said, "Who is that?"
Well Chase got along with Rosita and I started the paperwork, but was going to wait to bring him home as we were going home to Kansas for my sister's wedding. I went ahead and bought a kennel, leash and collar. Then Brett told me: "Jenny, we don't need another dog." I cried. I had already put his name on the kennel, picked out his leash, new toys and obviously went ahead with the adoption.
When we brought Chase home it was an adjustment as he was a bit timid around men and it took him a while to become a cuddler. We've learned he has a sensitive stomach, hence I started making dog treats, no blankets or pillows in the kennel with him. So far this year he hasn't jumped the back fence but he enjoys running and playing outside.
So today we celebrate Chase turning 5 and all the love he has brought to our family.
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