Bordercentrics Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Three years ago today, Kathy and I went to SpokAnimal to photograph adoptable dogs for PetFinder, as we had been doing since I retired in 2003. We took a lovely female Border Collie out of her run, photographed her, and named her Meg. Our notes for her PetFinder listing say “super girl!”. We saw her in the shelter two more times, and she always watched me hopefully, but without begging. After ten days I couldn’t stand seeing her in the kennel, so I took her home to foster. Of course, I couldn’t give her up. This dear girl has changed my life more than any dog I have ever had. Since 2004, we have pulled 47 Border Collies out of shelters for Inland Northwest Rescue, and fostered four Borders – oops, actually three because we kept Ruby! Meg also changed my opinions. I always said I didn’t want any more female dogs (Ruby is also a girl...) After reading McCaig and Katz, I absolutely didn’t want a Border Collie (now I can’t imagine owning any other breed.) I refused to have a dog on the bed (Meg sleeps in my bed cuddled up to my back every night). I could go on, but you get the idea. I have never had a dog that was so devoted to me. For Meg, it’s all about the bond. She is always watching me and she comes for petting or to give a little kiss many times each day. I have never felt so close to a dog. She can be bitchy, sometimes she barks too much, but when I look into those gleaming eyes and see her lovely smile, I know that I don’t want any dog except MEG! Steward Robbins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Happy Gotcha day, Meg! Can't belive what a changed dog she is, how her coat was dull and matted and short on the first picture, and how lovely and peacefull she looks now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2napp Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Wow, there IS quite a difference between the first and second pictures. Everything you said about Meg, I felt about my Katie, who I adopted and had for 8 years. She'll always hold a special place in my heart. Enjoy your Meg....she's a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg's mum Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Happy, joyous, loving forever, Gotcha Day! I hear and understand because I know the powerful feeling you have for your Meg. Its an amazing bit of grace these sweet wacky souls, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat's Dogs Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Happy Gotcha Day! Meg looks wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra s. Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I needed to read something like this right now! I know that I don’t want any dog except MEG! I know, I feel the same way about my own dog! The change in Meg is amazing (and they appreciate every inch of the way, don't they?). Happy Gotcha Day, Meg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 What a pretty girl! Happy Gotcha Day, Meg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rockie's mum Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Happy Gotcha Day Meg. She's gorgeous Rockie unfortunately isn't like that with me - but he is like that with DH and I think that's one of the reasons you just gotta love them the love and loyalty is just so admirable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 A very Happy Gotcha Day to Meg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie&MeBC Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Happy gotcha day to Meg! The change she brought to you is so visible as you can see the change you brought to her based on the before and after pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Happy Gotcha day Meg and Steward! Hope it is a marvolous one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Happy Gotcha day Meg!! She's a really pretty girl, and she looks so happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Happy gotcha day, Meg. And Steward, thank you for posting her story - and for what you guys do to help dogs. Oh - and welcome to the world of bitches - my little girl does much the same sort of thing as Meg - and although she can be wicked at times, it's very hard to stay mad with her for long . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deneen Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Happy Gotcha Day!! She is just beautiful. ~Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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