This is why I adopt

[clara4457]

I know I mentioned before the satisfaction I get from adopting dogs from shelters. Here are some before and after pics of Penny Lane after 3 weeks. I just wanted to share my joy at her improvement. We go back to the vet tomorrow so wish us luck!!!

Here is Penny Lane the first night home - Hiding under the table, ears tucked back, very nervous
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid61/p6d682db5120674ea3ef45bd63200af85/fc2794fa.jpg

Here she is today:Playing with her new toy. She is a bit of a toy hog - she takes them away from Leo and hids them:D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/p63ffde0bb6f531ee6350283b537969c2/fc04100f.jpg

and here she is romping with Leo in the yard
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/p724748599e3cfdf44a2108d55e160b14/fc040dae.jpg

This is my favorite - it seems to be saying THANKS MOM!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid63/p927fc8ec0026429f95063e4dbeeefd83/fc040f07.jpg

And yes - that is a waterproof pad under her pillow. Helps save the floor, although my laundry duties have doubled in the last few weeks:eek::) :)

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Penny sure has changed alot! I loved the last pic! She is lucky to have you in her life. GOOD LUCK!:)

[tatsxxx11]

What a transformation!!!:) To see what a beautiful, happy girl the precious Penny Lane has become makes me teary!! She is absolutely adorable and the joy and contentment of her face is obvious! She loves her Mom, her Leo and her wonderful new life! THANK YOU for giving such a deserving soul a paw up in life!!:) Please give Penny and Leo a BIG hug from all of us here! I wish I could give you a big one too! You're an angel! And YES, Penny is saying "Thank You Mom!!":D

[slleipnir]

She sure changed :) She looks so happy :) She's such a cutie!! I love the last pic too:)

[Cincy'sMom]

What a happy girl!!! And an amazing change in three weeks!

[mugsy]

Isn't it great to watch the transformation? Thanks for saving the precious baby.

[KYS]

Penny sure looks happy now.
She is lucky that she found a good home with you,
and you are lucky because you have Penny in your life. :)

[Rachel]

I agree. The look on Penny Lane's face in that last picture says it all. What a joy to see her transformed into a relaxed and happy girl.

[lovemyshiba]

You're right--she definitely looks happier--you are both lucky to have each other--thank you so much for saving her:)
Big hugs and kisses to her and Leo!!!

[lizbud]

AW, Penny looks so much better now. Look at that happy
smile.:D Love makes the soul bloom & lightens the heart. You
can almost feel the love from her to you thru her picture. I'm
sure she IS saying "Thanks Mom". Hugs to Penny & Leo. :)

[micki76]

I just love to see the difference love makes! :D :D :D

Good luck at the vet tomorrow and let us know as soon as possible what you find out. :)

[tikeyas_mom]

she looks way more happy and healthy then she first did, good for you for providing a loving hope for a pup who needed one ;).

[jenfer]

pretty puppy. :) what kind is she? how old is she?

[anna_66]

She looks truly happy in the last pic:D

[clara4457]

Thanks everyone for the good vibes. It always amazes me that no matter how much a dog goes through - abuse, neglect, fending for themselves, etc - how much capacity they still have to love and trust humans. If people go through the same things, they usually end up being psycopaths:confused:


pretty puppy. what kind is she? how old is she?


Penny Lane is about 6 years old and she is a small 35lb Shepard Mix. I have no idea what she is mixed with - seems more Heinz 57:D

[bnormal]

clara4457, you are to be commended!

Since shelters/rescues are so strapped for funds why doesn't the blasted government start giving a one time tax credit when you adopt? Perhaps more folks would go for these animals if their was a financial incentive and then possibly the shelters/rescues wouldn't need to practically beg for relief...then maybe euthanization would be a thing of the past?

:D :D :D

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

I can tell that Penny is thriving in your love! Thanks for showing her the care she deserves.

[ramanth]

She looks wonderful! :D

Thanks for saving her and sharing pics. :)

[Tonya]

Since shelters/rescues are so strapped for funds why doesn't the blasted government start giving a one time tax credit when you adopt? Perhaps more folks would go for these animals if their was a financial incentive and then possibly the shelters/rescues wouldn't need to practically beg for relief...then maybe euthanization would be a thing of the past?

That's a good idea! I have never thought of such a thing.

[clara4457]

I posted an update about Penny's medical problems on Dog Health. She had some complications, but she is now on the mend.