Lizzie was abandoned in the yard of an empty home across the street from mine. The new owners had yet to move in and one day I heard a dog barking across the street. Since none of the neighbors had a dog, I went to investigate and there was Lizzie.
She was about 6 mos. old and all wiggles, but too timid to let me pet her. I checked out the yard and to my dismay found no evidence of food or water;not a bowl in site. I started feeding and talking to her and after a few days, she crawled up into my lap, laid her head against my chest, and heaved a contented sigh. Love.
Since I have 2 elderly dogs and my cat was dying, I didn't think bringing a new pet in was the best idea. My mission became finding her a good home. She was adopted but after 2 weeks, the owner decided a puppy was more than she could handle.
I couldn't bear for her to be unsettled yet again, so I brought her home. The "golden girls" adjusted and let her join the pack.
Lizzie earned a special place in my heart by alerting me to an intruder the night before Thanksgiving!! I was alone, it was the middle of the night, and she was at the door, barking furiously. What a guard dog!!
With her amazing vertical leap and speed,Lizzie keeps the birds and squirrels in line.
I have rescued several dogs and cats over the years and have yet to find one that didn't make a wonderful addition to our family or someone else's.
Our funny,smart,loving "Leaping Lizzie" is certainly a beloved addition to ours.
Altus, OK
