Adopting a Dog: Testimonials #2

This is the second post on a series of testimonials about pet adoption and how those experiences can change people's lives. Read the beautiful story of how Leslie from Florida adopted Barney and Jet, a wonderful experience! I am also posting a video of actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, speaking at the Ellen DeGeneres show on how their dog Duke rescued her family, and not the other way around : ).

These are Leslie's stories:

"Barney, Siberian Husky and Golden Retriever, is 12 years old.  He was rescued from the Human Society when he was 10 months old.  He was there with his brother, who we never met, and had been adopted twice and returned twice – why, because he had too much energy and was really protective.  I wanted a running partner, a dog that would keep me safe, and be a companion to the family.  Boy did I get a runner.  His endurance, thank you Husky, is amazing.  His beauty, thank you Golden Retriever, is astounding, people compliment us all the time – like we had something to do with it.  What we got is one of the smartest, majestic, graceful, gracious, protective, loving, purposeful, kind, and intuitive creatures I have ever known.  He smiles, he cries, he talks, and he laughs."

"Jet, Black Lab and Greyhound (we think), is 6 years old.  He was rescued from the SPCA when he was 2 years old.  He had been in a kennel in North Florida for almost a year.  When we got him, he had a bad injury to one of his front legs, his back left leg was half the size (girth) of his right and he would not use it. When we got him home, he threw up.  We took him to our Vet and he had 4 kinds of intestinal worms in his vomit.  Today, he is easy going, fun, tolerant, playful, happy-go-lucky, sweet, gentle, goofy, and he eats everything in sight.  He too has become a runner, thank you Greyhound, but he is such a jock – tries for that 4 minute mile.  His sheer black coat (thank you Black Lab - his name is really Jet Black) is shiny, he has no limp, and loves everyone.Barney rolls with it and Jet gets rolled over by it." - Leslie, Florida

And finally, the video from Jennifer Love.

http://youtu.be/9Tw96N_W9UQ

Do you like to share your story on the blog? Contact me or leave a comment.

Doodling Dogs

Do you often find yourself doodling on napkins or paper? I prefer paper and pencil, but I am always looking for new Apps. or other mediums that I can mix in my work or just for fun. In this post I want to share with you an App. that is  great. Not only you can doodle dogs but any abstract shape that you can imagine. The name of the App. is Flowpaper and you can download it here.

These are the doodles that I created in seconds. It is that fast. If you want to spend more time making combinations of colors and shapes, try it!

Adopting a dog: Testimonials

I love to hear stories about pet adoption. It is an act of kindness and also a big change to the dog and to people's lives. You save an animal with a loving home and that changes your life in ways that only you know and feel. I will be posting regularly on the blog testimonials from people who adopted or rescued pets.

I am starting these series with my friend Nilda. I witnessed the blessing that "Chiquita" brought into to her life! I will also share my own experience with "Winnie".

"When Chiquita came into my life, I had no idea what having a dog entailed. After 3 days of fostering her she had completely stolen my heart. Caring for a dog has allowed me to expand in many ways, from new neighborhood friends to frequent quality time in nature. Dogs are awesome! My heart has expanded in ways I had never known, by the experience of unconditional love she offers me. Chiquita is an angel sent into my life, and I feel truly blessed and grateful for the experience". ~ Nilda, San Diego

This is my own experience:

"Winnie lived on multiple homes when she was a puppy. The first year of her life, she didn't experiment love and kindness and she was scared of people because someone didn't treat her well. My mother and I decided to take Winnie to live with us and it was a blessing. Our doggie Camila had a new friend after losing her mom Samantha, and Winnie had finally a HOME, her own home, her own family. Now she knows that love exists and for us is a gift to have Winnie in our lives". Rosa Fierro, San Diego

Do you like to share your story on the blog? Contact me or leave a comment. I love "Love stories"!

National Puppy Day

This is a picture of my first dog, Samantha. I still remember the day she came into our lives. Running around the house, chewing shoes, barking and jumping and making us smile every day.

This celebration was started by Coleen Paige in 2006: "National Puppy Day is a special day to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. But more importantly, it's a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills, as well as further our mission for a nation of puppy-free pet stores".

Celebrate playing with your puppy and find 50 other ways to do it at Coleen's page. Click here

And for a bright Sunday, watch these 2 puppy videos to keep you smiling all day : )

Happy National Puppy Day!

A Story of Dogs: The Lady and the Tramp

Who doesn’t remember this beautiful movie? Many years have passed since it was on theaters for the first time in 1955 and it keeps moving hearts. The Walt Disney movie captures the essence of dogs really well. I specially remember the scene when Lady’s owners tell her she can sleep on the bed “just for tonight”, but of course, that happened every day... Can you relate? Your dog begging you to sleep on your bed? I do!

It is really interesting to learn how a movie was made and these two videos show everything about the concept, the selection of the real dogs behind the characters and how the drawings, the animation, the voices, etc. were put together.

I am sure you will enjoy watching them.

Leave a comment about your favorite part of the movie! and If you want to learn more about the story of the film, click here.

Free Doggie Thank You Note

Welcome to Woof Love! The blog for Extreme Dog Lovers. This is the first post and I can't think of a better way to start: a treat for you.

Do you have an awesome pet sitter? A nice neighbor who takes care of your dog while you are on vacation? or any person who did something nice for you this week? Download this doggie thank you card here and write a personal note inside. Print as many as you like, they are for your personal use only.

Thank You for being here and come back soon.

Woof!