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Once upon a
time we went looking for a princess pup. We searched high and low
and we just couldn’t find the right one for our home. We searched
hourly, daily, weekly and monthly. We couldn’t have just any
pup we needed to find the perfect pup. She really would have some
big paws to fill. Our last pup, Scruffy, was the most special pup
in the world & she got cancer. When she was diagnosed she was
only given 6 weeks to live. We took her to another vet and they
confirmed what the first vet told us. We were devastated by the
news. She was only 4 years old. She was absolutely delightful and
the love of our lives.
However, we are dog people and we know every pup needs a special
home and our home always needs a special pup. One day while we were
out checking the local pounds (we love pound puppies), we stopped
at the local Kopps Custard stand in Brookfield. While we were there
we saw some people who were sitting on the grass with some adorable
little shelties. We stopped to chat. One of the dogs only had 3
legs and was also having a problem swallowing food. The dogs were
so sweet. While talking to the owners of the dogs, we learned that
they got their dogs from Wisconsin Sheltie Rescue. They told us
how to find the WSR web site.
When we got home, my husband immediately logged on to the WSR site
and checked out all the dogs. He told me I had to see how many dogs
needed a good home. After looking for awhile, he spotted a dog that
had some of the same features as our last dog. We were looking for
a special pup who would welcome lots of attention, and love to be
a princess.
We finally made the arrangements to check her out. On the way to
Chilton, our car overheated and we had to stop at a wayside gas
station. We debated about continuing and decided the car would be
OK. We pulled into Lisa’s driveway and did what everyone else
does: We drove around the kennel to see if “she” was there.
All the dogs started barking at the same time. When we stepped out
of the car, Lisa was there to greet us. We introduced ourselves
and said we came to meet Sammi. When we walked in, there were numerous
dogs roaming around the house and Sammi was one of them. She was
very shy but walked up to us and wanted to give us some kisses.
She was a 2-year old female, sheltie mix that Lisa had gotten from
the Collie Rescue. We took her for a short walk and she was very
sweet. By the time we were ready to leave, we told Lisa we would
like to adopt Sammi. We were disappointed we would have to wait
a whole week for a home check before we could have her.
A week later Lisa brought Sammi to our house. We were delighted.
We were dog sitting for a friend at the time and Sammi didn’t
seem to mind being around other dogs. In fact she loved it. We were
pleased about that because we occasionally dog sit. It didn’t
take long before Sammi fit right in. Under Sammi’s picture
on the web site, Lisa had printed, “She is adorable”.
We have to admit, she is
Little by
little, day by day, week by week, Sammi seemed more and more comfortable
being here. Sammi loves playing with toys, and loves getting lots
of pets, hugs & belly rubs from us. She also likes to take naps
with whoever is taking a nap. Sammi has so many wonderful qualities.
She has such a sweet disposition and is a princess pup in our house.
(Please don’t tell her she’s a dog, she doesn’t know
it.) I love having the privilege of being “Sammi’s mom”.
We have had Sammi for 2 years. We hope you are all as blessed as
we are. Life is too short not to have a dog who gives so much unconditional
love.
Sammi’s mom
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