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Happy Tails: Stubby
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On March 30, 2010, my sister, Stacey, and I came into Lollypop Farm because we had been looking to adopt a dog and had seen a sweet looking toy fox terrier/jack russell mix on your web site. We arrived bright and early and waited until the viewing area for dogs was opened. We quickly found the kennel containing Stubby and his two brothers and fell in love. Stacey insisted I stay right there to keep an eye on this sweet boy while she went right out to get the paperwork started. Soon we were in a greeting room with a very shy, nervous Stubby and one of your wonderful caregivers. She went through all the paperwork with us, explained that he had been a puppy mill dog, and took the time to go over with us what that meant and the care he would need to adjust to a real home. She was so kind and helpful every step of the way and was thorough in making sure we knew just what we were getting into. Soon we were signing the paperwork, purchasing a bag of Science Diet food, and preparing to head home.
At first Stubby was very quiet and quite shy. He didn't seem to feel secure or even to really understand what was happening, but we made sure someone was home with him at all times for the first two weeks. We provided him with a steady consistent flow of love, care, and attention. Within just a few days he started to relax and settle in. He quickly took to the puppy pad training and housetraining. Within a month he was going outdoors almost exclusively and is now fully housetrained. We keep a puppy pad out only in case there is a situation where we are both away from home at once and even then he will wait til we get home almost always.
He is now fully energetic, playful, loving, and confident in his environment. Though he is still shy around strangers and bigger dogs, he does not seem as fearful as he once was. He is a full an beloved member of our family now. Thanks to you and your wonderful staff, our family is whole and happy. Thank you all for rescuing Stubby and bringing him into our lives.
I will be going onto your website as soon as I have sent this letter off to make a donation in honor of Stubby toward your annual Telethon. We can't afford a lot and will never be able to fully repay you for the joy you have brought into our lives, but I hope our small gift will help you to complete other families as you have ours. I am attaching some pictures so you can see for yourself how wonderful and happy he is. Again, thanks to you and your staff.
Sincerely,
Michelle S.
