Marley's Story

My name is Marley Joy. I was adopted by my new human family on September 21, 2008. I came from a puppy mill that was closed down, Yea!! All I was allowed there was to have puppies so the owners could make money. I wish I could have kept my sweet babies because I love babies and would have been a wonderful mother to them.
From the puppy mill, I was taken to a shelter where a big dog bit off half of my right ear and punctured my right eye with his big tooth! Mommy got me to the vet quickly and had me all taken care of. I'm slowly learning to trust my new family and my furry brother and sisters. I have a Yorkie brother and sister and a Catahoula sister as well as a Tabby sister. They are all very good to me and love me very much. I wake up every morning happy to have a family. I bark to wake my Mommy so she can take me outside. I run around in the yard with my new brothers and sisters. I've even learned to swim in the pool! My favorite time of day is after dinner when Mommy sits on the sofa and lets me lay beside her. Mommy and Daddy tell me how special I am every day and I like that. No one ever gave me compliments before. I think I like these things called "home", "family", and "love". I'm slowly learning to trust people because I feel so loved and protected. I know that my new family would never hurt me like those puppy mill people did. I may be 12 years old but I feel like a brand new baby!

Gloria Smith
Warner Robins, GA