About a year ago I adopted a Boxer named Ava from a SoWaller's mother. She was such a blessing to my life and I loved her so much. She had been found on a road and was in bad shape, but they nursed her back to a loving trusting companion. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia so it is comforting to me to have a dog close by. She never left my side, was so sweet and my family adored her. She passed away last April from congested heart failure. We were so very sad and it left an emptiness in our home. I still expect to see her sweet face nuzzling up to my arm.
I walked alone for 3 months and thought I'm just not ready for another dog. Ha! Well, about 4 weeks ago an urgent message came through on my Facebook about a female Great Pyrenees mix needing to be rescued from a shelter in Mobile, Ala. As soon as I saw her face in the picture I knew she was our next child. The following Saturday I made my way through terrible lightning and the worse rain I think I've ever been through. The traffic was crazy and at times I wondered why was I going to Mobile for a dog that needed rescued when there are so many here.
The shelter closed at 1:00 pm and I barely made it there. They took me back through all the other dogs who were crying, barking, shivering, yelping, whining and some even growling to the cell that Polly was in. She had a smile on her face, never made a sound and just waited patiently. I went in with her and noticed no water and an empty bowl. It was so sad....I just can't tell you how it felt to hear all the others. My stomach churned and my head was spinning knowing I was here for one dog and there was nothing else I could do.
We bonded on the way home....another long trip through storms, traffic coming for the last weekend before school started and of all things my A/C went out. Because of an accident on the east bound I-10 we sat bumper to bumper for 45 minutes and then we were in Crestview thank God!
Polly became Princess Polly when she entered our home. She started a new life of loving us and everyone who walked through our door. We were so happy to have her safe and sound and gave her as much love as we could. Happy to sleep on the tile floor in the hallway she turned down our beds for her.
She came home with me on August 14th and had her first vet appointment with Dr. Amy Williams at Kindness Pet Hospital on the 26th. The minute Dr. Amy saw her she said, "She's pregnant Kat." I just stared with mouth wide open. After an x-ray I could hear them in the back counting 1-2-3-4-5-6....omgosh I thought to myself. Dr. Amy came in with the x-ray smiling and said, "Your life is about to change." Together we counted 9 or 10 heads and Polly was do in 1 to 10 days.
On August 31st at 10:00 am she gave birth to her first baby girl....by 2:00 pm she had her last and 11th baby! She never made a sound and is the best mother. My life is truly blessed. Here are some of the pictures. Needless to say I did not sleep from the time we came home from Kindness Pet Hospital until last night. Polly and I have had 2 great days of rest and look forward to many more and a lot of fun with her puppies!!!!
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Cheapet4Cheapet4Beach LoverSanta Rosa Beach,Florida66 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Cheapet4Beach LoverSanta Rosa Beach,Florida66 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover:wub:Looks like you an Princess Polly have some beautiful babies, she looks so happy!! She picked a good Momma!!!
LynnieLynnieSoWal InsiderSoBuc8,151 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
LynnieSoWal InsiderSoBuc8,151 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderAren't they just precious sleeping all over each other like that! So many colors - Princess Polly must've been cattin' around, huh? :wave:
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
FrannyFrannyBeach FanaticPt. Washington4,026 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
FrannyBeach FanaticPt. Washington4,026 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticYou and Princess Polly are both great moms kat!~!:wub::wub:
TeresaTeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,970 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Guide
TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,970 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal GuideThis is an absolutely beautiful story! Thank you for sharing with us Kat! oh, you have your hands full - please keep us posted with pix and all the rest!
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Great story Kat!. :wub:
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Great story Kat!. :wub:
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tistheseasontistheseasonBeach FanaticAtlanta, GA1,072 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
tistheseasonBeach FanaticAtlanta, GA1,072 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticLove it! I'm so happy for you Kat!
Diane4145Diane4145Beach FanaticSanta Rosa Beach, FL1,087 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Diane4145Beach FanaticSanta Rosa Beach, FL1,087 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticBeautiful story, to cry over!
Kat,
I can't remember being so moved by a story, let alone a furry friend happy ending!:wub: A number of people know of me, as a sowal member that enjoys helping, a helpless furry friend! We see and hear of such sad and sometimes desperate situations! Please keep us posted with pics and let us know how sweet princess Polly and her babies are doing!:clap: They are all, truly blessed!
BTW, I've dealt with the Mobile Animal Shelter and Jackie, from when I lived there! I've rescued numerous babies and on occasion, would leave them there, while I tried to find homes! They ALWAYS knew that I was still responsible and that they were not to do anything, with them! For whatever it's worth, I'm going to contact them and let them know, about the lack of water.
Have a great holiday weekend, good mommy!:wave:
Kat,
I can't remember being so moved by a story, let alone a furry friend happy ending!:wub: A number of people know of me, as a sowal member that enjoys helping, a helpless furry friend! We see and hear of such sad and sometimes desperate situations! Please keep us posted with pics and let us know how sweet princess Polly and her babies are doing!:clap: They are all, truly blessed!
BTW, I've dealt with the Mobile Animal Shelter and Jackie, from when I lived there! I've rescued numerous babies and on occasion, would leave them there, while I tried to find homes! They ALWAYS knew that I was still responsible and that they were not to do anything, with them! For whatever it's worth, I'm going to contact them and let them know, about the lack of water.
Have a great holiday weekend, good mommy!:wave:
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bluecatbluecatBeach Fanatickentucky399 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Kat, like the song goes,just in time you found her. New puppies are so sweet and nothing smells like a little puppy.After years of not having a dog, we have a puppy that was neglected by its owners, couldn't stand knowing she wasn't being fed or cared for,she found us and she is one happy little lady. I know you will find good homes for your babies when the time comes.
ItzKatzTimeItzKatzTimeBeach FanaticSanta Rosa Beach2,660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAuthor
ItzKatzTimeBeach FanaticSanta Rosa Beach2,660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAuthorKat,
I can't remember being so moved by a story, let alone a furry friend happy ending!:wub: A number of people know of me, as a sowal member that enjoys helping, a helpless furry friend! We see and hear of such sad and sometimes desperate situations! Please keep us posted with pics and let us know how sweet princess Polly and her babies are doing!:clap: They are all, truly blessed!
BTW, I've dealt with the Mobile Animal Shelter and Jackie, from when I lived there! I've rescued numerous babies and on occasion, would leave them there, while I tried to find homes! They ALWAYS knew that I was still responsible and that they were not to do anything, with them! For whatever it's worth, I'm going to contact them and let them know, about the lack of water.
Have a great holiday weekend, good mommy!:wave:
Yes, Diane, I am always reading your posts. Bless you for the work you do. I go back and forth trying to help rescue groups, but I have to take time off to regain myself. It's very sad and disturbing most of the times. Luckily for both Polly and myself it was one of those special great endings.
The rescue groups that work with the Mobile Shelter are soooo dedicated. This shelter is on Howell's Ferry Road. I'm choosing to think that there was no water because it was a very busy day at the shelter, it was hectic, they were expecting me to pick Polly up a little earlier and she was pregnant and probably drinking more water. But if you can make a comment to them I think maybe that would help. I am sending them pictures and want to mention that too!
Polly's puppies are a delight.....and each one is healthy and strong! Who ever adopts one of these will have a well socialized companion and a gentle soul.
Thanks for your sweet words!
Kat :wave:
ItzKatzTimeItzKatzTimeBeach FanaticSanta Rosa Beach2,660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAuthor
ItzKatzTimeBeach FanaticSanta Rosa Beach2,660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAuthorKat, like the song goes,just in time you found her. New puppies are so sweet and nothing smells like a little puppy.After years of not having a dog, we have a puppy that was neglected by its owners, couldn't stand knowing she wasn't being fed or cared for,she found us and she is one happy little lady. I know you will find good homes for your babies when the time comes.
Ohhhh bluecat I bet that is the happiest little dog around!!! Not being cared for or fed is such a sad way for anyone to live. Looks like the words to that song go both ways!😀
Thank you for your support and yes I totally believe I will find wonderful homes for these babies!
:wave: Kat
MinnieMinnieBeach FanaticMemphis4,328 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
MinnieBeach FanaticMemphis4,328 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI definitely think Daddy was a lab, those little shiny coats and webbed feet.
lms47lms47Beach LoverFreeport, FL217 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
lms47Beach LoverFreeport, FL217 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverSuch a lucky mom and little babies to have found a caring person like you! Your story made me smile, thanks!
AleighAleighBeach LoverSeagrove Beach, Florida198 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
AleighBeach LoverSeagrove Beach, Florida198 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverSo um are you interviewing for adoption candidates?
ItzKatzTimeItzKatzTimeBeach FanaticSanta Rosa Beach2,660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAuthor
ItzKatzTimeBeach FanaticSanta Rosa Beach2,660 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAuthorSo um are you interviewing for adoption candidates?
Hi Aleigh! Yes, I will be, in the near future. There are 7 boys and 4 girls. One of the black puppies is a girl and all of the white with black markings are girls. The four cream/goldish color are all boys and there are 3 black boys.
Probably at about 3-4 weeks I will start the adoption process. They are so sweet and I really want these puppies to go to homes where they will be loved and well taken care of, especially with annual vet care.
If anyone is interested please contact me at katatthebeach@aol.com
CastlesOfSandCastlesOfSandBeach Fanatic2,486 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
CastlesOfSandBeach Fanatic2,486 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAwwwww! So sweet! Thank you for sharing! They are adorable and Princess Polly looks like a very loving mama!
RiverOtterRiverOttergot any pics?Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States11,444 postsJoined View profileMessagegot any pics?
RiverOttergot any pics?Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States11,444 postsJoined View profileMessagegot any pics?Dang! Those are some cute pups :cool:
Lady DLady DSoWal InsiderMemphis, Tennessee, United States6,131 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
Lady DSoWal InsiderMemphis, Tennessee, United States6,131 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderKat,
I can't remember being so moved by a story, let alone a furry friend happy ending!:wub: A number of people know of me, as a sowal member that enjoys helping, a helpless furry friend! We see and hear of such sad and sometimes desperate situations! Please keep us posted with pics and let us know how sweet princess Polly and her babies are doing!:clap: They are all, truly blessed!
BTW, I've dealt with the Mobile Animal Shelter and Jackie, from when I lived there! I've rescued numerous babies and on occasion, would leave them there, while I tried to find homes! They ALWAYS knew that I was still responsible and that they were not to do anything, with them! For whatever it's worth, I'm going to contact them and let them know, about the lack of water.
Have a great holiday weekend, good mommy!:wave:
What a sweet story and what cute puppies. And good for you Diane, it does not take much effort to give dogs water every day, food either, especially with multiple sets of hands, as all shelters should have enough employees to see that they are fed and watered every day.
Lady DLady DSoWal InsiderMemphis, Tennessee, United States6,131 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
Lady DSoWal InsiderMemphis, Tennessee, United States6,131 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderDang! Those are some cute pups :cool:
RO, you need one or two of these cute pups! 😀
LynnieLynnieSoWal InsiderSoBuc8,151 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
LynnieSoWal InsiderSoBuc8,151 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderKat, do you have recent pics? I am not getting a puppy, I am not getting a puppy.
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