Cathy in the Wright

Trapped...

No nursing home visit today. The Senator has a cold. We're stuck at home. Poor Hoocher had to suffer through a bath for naught.

Speaking of dogs, I have yet to post a picture of Breezy, our female shepherd-mix. She's another aquisition from the Humane Society of Wright County. I had been looking for an older dog to keep our Rottweiler pup company, and someone at our vet's office mentioned Breezy and said she had been at the HSWC for several months. I called the shelter, and spoke with a woman who said many glowing things about Breezy. She was a favorite of the staff; no one could figure out why she hadn't been adopted yet. Well, she sounded like a good fit, so I went to see her.

I was unimpressed. Skinny. Unattractive. Aloof.

I went back to the front desk and explained I was the woman who had inquired about Breezy, and I was just about to add that I would like to look at some different dogs when the gal working the desk said, "Oh you're the angel who's come to rescue Breezy!"

Yeah...how was I supposed to go home with another dog after that.

So I finished the paperwork and loaded Breezy into the car. That was six years ago.

She's gained weight, become more comfortable around people, and I can't believe I ever thought she was ugly. And while she's driven us crazy by digging holes and running right through the electric fence...she's also been a wonderful watch dog and has killed countless snakes, mice, moles, and other varmints.

So here is Breezy...with some small Photoshop touches for my brother-in-law because she still makes him nervous.

Posted by Cathy at June 24, 2003 10:06 AM