After a tragic loss of another Pekenese, we approached Peke N Chin rescue (also on Petfinder) for a needy Peke to adopt. Gracie had been in their foster care for a year. She needed daily eye medication and wasn't able to walk too well, as a result of being caged for years in a puppy mill. We were thrilled to get her. Gracie arrived to our home and began making it her own. How delightful to share her enjoyment of the good life! Everything was a wonderful discovery, from smelling the grass to figuring out what a good cuddle was all about. Every day she walked a little farther, and now she can walk a mile at a stretch. Due to her lovely singing voice, and pleasure-loving approach to life, she has also gained the nick-name Diva!
Gracie demonstrated to us that a positive attitude (hers) can indeed overcome a cruel history. She lives every day "double time" to make up for the past! The wonderful people we have met through dog rescue, particularly at Peke N Chin, New Beginnings shih tzu rescue, and Furry Friends of Manitoba, (all on Petfinder.com) have really taught us what it means to be a good person and we commend them all. We would never get another dog in the future in any other way than through rescue, especially after our experiences with these great people, and the wonderful dogs they help.
Thunder Bay, Canada
