Muppet, She's OK! dog rescue by Merryl Handel Woodmere, NY

[Omaha Steve]

http://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/clickToGive/ars/story/muppet-shes-ok232?




On a cold February day, I drove down the street in a disadvantaged community when I saw a dog walking unaccompanied and collarless. This dog had a goofy look, as one of her ears pointed up and the other down. Seeing this, I pulled over and jumped out of my car to figure out who or where she belonged. Crazily, I approached this strange dog without a bit of trepidation. As we came closer to each other I realized how thin she was and how large tufts of fur were missing from her coat. Suddenly, a women yelled out of her window, telling me that this creature, Muppet, was a "neighborhood dog" and that she had a wonderful master, who was elderly, taken sick and taken away in an ambulance. Then she said "Don't worry, Muppet is OK". My heart sank, realizing that Muppet had no where to go, was hungry, thirsty and cold. I desperately wanted to take her home, but already had 4 unsocialized cats living in my house. So day after day I tried to place Muppet in a shelter, but no one wanted an unhealthy dog. I'd go down her street each day and fed Muppet while trying to find a solution to this excruciating problem. Finally, a blizzard was predicted for the next day and I took Muppet home until an answer was found, hoping for the best.

Well, 4 years later that sweet and loyal doggy is still living in our home. She is spoiled and adored by her sibling cats and anyone else who meets her. I shudder to think of what would have occurred had I not driven down her street on that February day. She has been transformed from a homeless dog into a diva and finally, Muppet's OK!

Merryl Handel
Woodmere, NY


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[zazen]

1. thank you for your regular posts of these rescues!! n/t

[shenmue]

2. Yes, adoption is good!!