And this one especially does. This is the first time I've seen him smile in my three visits to the SPCA. This was taken in the parking lot as we were leaving.
Meet Dasher. I'm not kidding. That's his name. Isn't that appropriate? For some reason, the owner of him and anothter 8 year old black lab, turned them in to the SPCA saying he didn't have enough time for them. Well geez, what happened within the eight years?? I was originally looking at a fluffy chocolate lab but on my second visit, decided to visit with Dasher. The main reason was he looked as sad and empty as I've been feeling. He really touched my heart. We took him to a little play area where he had a good potty, followed by a great scratchout. I'll have to get a video of it because he does them really wild. I could already tell a change in the behavior with just the little time I was there. So, we were filling out the paperwork and the heartworm test hadn't been done on them because when they were first brought in, they were too scared and the employees thought there was a danger of getting bit. I told them I would like to have his test done before I made the adoption. They did the test and I waited. The test came back positive for heartworms. My heart sank. This was Thursday and I honestly didn't know what to do. I told them I didn't know what I'd do if he didn't make it through the treatment. There is a local vet that does all the treatment for free. Well, I thought about him for a day and how sweet he is and decided to give him a chance. I think life is too short and none of us know how long we'll be here. I want him to know what being a cherished dog for whatever amount of time he's allowed on this earth. So, PT prayers will really be requested.
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