jtt
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Well, started my new job, got my new place, finally married, finally moved, its time for a Canine companion. Ive been researching and thinking about different breeds, their temperments, size, amount of shedding, exercise they will need etc. At first I wanted an English bulldog, they are incredible dogs, but Ive found out that they are prone to a LOT of health problems, so I reluctantly decided I was not ready for one of those. Then I thought newfoundland, st bernard, teacup poodle, golden retriever but I was sure I wanted a puppy. I was sure I wanted a puppy and not an adult or resue, but then recently on petfinder.com I came upon Jake.... here is what his ad says...
Jake is an energetic chocolate lab mix. He has just 3 legs, but that doesn't seem to slow him down! He still likes to retrieve and run. He does fine with most other dogs and likes people. Dogs are kept on monthly heartworm preventatives and on flea/tick preventative. All dogs are spayed or neutered before adoption, their vaccinations are current, and they are microchipped
My heart melted. My wife started to tear up, We wanted a puppy, someone we could raise and love their whole life, and there is nothing wrong with that! Ive always gotten puppies and never gotten an adult or rescue dog before. But we both felt all warm inside when we saw Jakes little face. We called up the place today and asked about him, and the lady said "he is one of the most friendly and energetic dogs we have, but no one has ever called or even looked at adopting him because he only has 3 legs..."
We are driving to go see him tomorrow night.
Jake is an energetic chocolate lab mix. He has just 3 legs, but that doesn't seem to slow him down! He still likes to retrieve and run. He does fine with most other dogs and likes people. Dogs are kept on monthly heartworm preventatives and on flea/tick preventative. All dogs are spayed or neutered before adoption, their vaccinations are current, and they are microchipped
My heart melted. My wife started to tear up, We wanted a puppy, someone we could raise and love their whole life, and there is nothing wrong with that! Ive always gotten puppies and never gotten an adult or rescue dog before. But we both felt all warm inside when we saw Jakes little face. We called up the place today and asked about him, and the lady said "he is one of the most friendly and energetic dogs we have, but no one has ever called or even looked at adopting him because he only has 3 legs..."
We are driving to go see him tomorrow night.
