In January of 2023, I heard of six dogs in need of help after their owner had passed. Two were very old and under 5 pounds. A small Yorkie and little fox terrier, a six month pup, a big goofy sweet boy, a shitzu and weiner dog. My husband and I went to see what we could do to help. Now I was only going to take pics and see about finding them a home. But I took our little dog with us to make sure he would be okay if I bought a dog home to foster. Yeah I know, I was already planning on fostering.
Seeing the situation, I immediately took the four small dogs - the Yorkie, fox terrier, shitzu, and weiner dog. I left the big dog and pup with the man who went with us. I knew my cats would be scared of the big one and had no idea how he would react to them.
These poor babies had been on their own for a couple of weeks with neighbors feeding and helping out. The lady had a son, but he traveled for work and couldn't take on six dogs. One of the older smallest dogs was so stressed, she was pulling her hair out. I found a home for the shitzu and weiner dog within a week, but couldn't let the two oldest ones go. These two ladies stole our heart and were a bonded pair.
They fit right in with our two 20-pound cats and my little seven-pound rescue Zack like they had been with us for years. My husband who said NO more dogs after the passing of our Bostons caved. The little black fox terrier-looking one adopted him, even sleeps beside him. The Yorkie who was so stressed adopted me. Her hair is growing back but bless her heart, she only has two teeth and her tongue hangs out all the time. My little guy wasn't happy at first, but now he's accepted them. He is an 11-year-old Chorkie. They went to the vet, and except for being very old, they are okay.
You couldn't ask for two sweeter dogs. They do great on going out to potty after about a week of training. They now enjoy sleeping on our laps, sunning themselves on the deck, chasing birds in our huge backyard and belly rubs. They sleep with us every night, we wake up to two of the happiest little dogs giving us kisses.
They will have a loving home with us until the day they pass, whether it's in six months or a few more years. I cannot tell you what an absolute joy they have bought to our lives.
Please adopt a dog, there are so many that need a home. They might not be as beautiful as a purebred but their heart is. Their love is unconditional and I know they will love you until the day they pass. I can't imagine my life without my fur babies and the joy and love they bring me everyday.
GOODWATER, AL
