The Puppy Story

I'm sure that most of you that are still around read the story from yesterday about the puppy. (Not to mention the email that I sent to a few people.) Here's how it happened.

I was at work, doing my job,when suddenly I saw one of my co-workers with a puppy. Of course, I love dogs, so I walked up to pet the puppy. Mary (my co-worker) informed me that she found the dog on the streetcorner in a box with a FREE DOG sign on it and a balloon attached. How sad.

Of course, I instantly fell in love with the puppy. But living with my parents, it would be impossible for me to keep him. (We already have a dog, etc.) But he was just the cutest thing. He looked like a German Shephard, with golden fur and a black muzzle. His fur was so soft...almost like a rose petal. (Hi, Misti!)

That was when we started going around the library trying to find someone to take it home. Most people couldn't have pets where they lived. One lady had her old dog put to sleep the day before, and she felt it was too soon to have another dog. Another had a child that was allergic to pet dander. On and on.

That's when I decided to advertise Rusty (the dog). Yes, I did name the dog. I emailed a few folks and also put a blurb on my blog. (See below.) But then our security officer called Animal Control to pick Rusty up. Of course, I was sad because of the risk of the puppy being put to sleep. Tom (the security officer) informed me that they took many dogs at once and put them in the gas chamber. He said it was cheaper than using a needle. I made the Animal Control guy promise that they would use a needle instead, if it comes to that.

So, if anyone is interested in the dog, they can call the Shawnee Animal Shelter. (I'm not sure of the number.) I'm sure he would like a great home. :-)