Dogs were not a part of my life as I was growing up, I was a cat person. Everything changed on day when I was visiting a local animal shelter. I never like to visit a shelter as I feel so helpless looking at the adorable pets wanting to share their love and affection. I want to take them all home.
That morning, I walked past many dogs, some jumping up to greet me, just asking for attention and love. Some were just sitting in the confinement of their crate and just looking sad and wondering what they did wrong to be here. One dog, called Spike, a one year old German Shepherd, and Collie mix was just sitting and did not make any movement to me.
I inquired about Spike, and was told he was given up for adoption because he ate too much and the family could not afford him.
Spike was a black and brown dog with a lot of love in his eyes. I asked to view Spike and was taken to the waiting room and anxiously awaited meeting this lovely one year old dog.
After waiting a few minutes, the door opened and in came spike. The first thing he did was jump up on the bench, where I was seated and kissed my face. He was so happy to be out of his confinement that he looked at me and said “let’s, go home.”
Once I saw his eyes, filled with love and questions, I had to adopt him. That was the moment that changed my life forever.
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