The Big Brown Eyes That Stole My Heart
Anyone who knows me has no doubt that I love my dogs. Perhaps they would say it borders mentally unsound. I enjoy spending time with my dogs, taking them to the park, watching them sleep. They have my heart. As you may have read in a previous post Roxie and Rizzo were rescued from Taiwan. They have no idea how spoiled they are.
Last night I had trouble falling asleep. After tossing and turning until way past 2am I started hitchiking on the information highway. Something drew me to Petfinder.com, the website where I found my two beasts many moons ago. I did a quick query and there staring back at me was a face that was too cute to ignore. I am grateful my rental agreement limits the number of pets or I just might have adopted Popeye immediately.
Popeye is a Basenji/Shepherd mix. When he was a pup, he and his mother lived near a busy street. As his mother went to look for food Popeye wandered away and was hit by a motorcycle. A couple of women found him and sought out medical assistance. Unfortunately, Popeye remains paralyzed in the back half of his body. Without any control of bladder/bowels and difficulty walking I imagine finding someone to adopt him has been difficult. I clicked on video and saw how this little guy gets around. I knew I had to try to help him.
No, Popeye is not on his way to join my household. I tossed out a couple of e-mails to find out about canine wheelchairs. I figured if this little guy could get around with greater ease somebody might adopt him. One company, immediately responded and has offered Popeye a cart an an discounted price. I have no idea why I am compelled, but I know it is just something I must do.
Judy, from Walk In The Bark in San Francisco, is working with an orthopedic surgeon to get another opinion about his legs. If his next vet visit shows his growth plates have closed they can begin measuring him for his new cart. Hopefully in a couple of weeks Popeye will be more mobile.
Cross your fingers that Popeye will find a home soon.
