We have been contemplating finding a new home for our oldest pug Shakespeare. He is a sweet, 8 year old, fawn pug and was our very first "baby" so to speak. Now that we have two kids, our lives are quite busy and it's hard to give Shaky (we call him), the attention he deserves. Though he is quite content laying around the house throughout the day, it would be nice to be able to take him on daily walks and get him some much needed exercise. After he almost choked to death after swallowing part of a raw hide bone, I was convinced that we no longer would be looking for another home for him. However, my father in law told a customer at his paint store about Shakespeare and she said she might know a family that would adopt him. She contacted me via email and told me a little bit about this family. This is what she wrote:
"Theresa Cumpston my friend (and landlady), has one more month teaching at the Harare International School in Zimbabwe, then comes home with her two darling children, Mary (12) and Bryce (10) Their father, Jeff, our beloved band instructor at West Linn High School, died in August; struck by a motorcyclist while bicycling. They have to leave their dear African doggie, Shadow, behind. Could be that Shakespeare will be just the "therapy dog" their family needs."
After reading this, it just seemed meant to be. The kids are the perfect age for Shaky and it sounds like he would be dearly loved by this family. Rhonda, the women I have been emailing back and fourth, wants to meet Shakespeare for the family and let them know what he is like, before they return home in a month. Could this family be Shakespeare's new family? I guess we will find out in a few weeks.? I'll keep you all posted!
2 comments:
That's sad that you have to put him up for adoption :( It is hard though when you know they are not getting all the time they need. It sounds like it could be a positive experience for another family! :) Are you still keep Hurley? (I think that is his name :)
I know, I've found myself still contemplating giving Shakespeare away, just cuz he was our first puppy. It's so hard, but if they can give him more attention than I know it would be the best place for him. We are still keeping Hurley. Because we got him when Sophia was a baby, he is more comfortable and used to being around young kids and actually enjoys the interaction, whereas Shakespeare is a little more stuck in his ways and older so he always makes us a little nervous when Sophia will pull on his tail or squeeze him hard to give him a hug. He's a sweetheart, but would do better with a family with older kids that understand that they need to be gentle. We'll see, he may end up remaining a part of our family:) We are happy either way!
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