One morning Sophie, a Dalmatian mix, was found tied to the door of Abandoned Pet Rescue shelter in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She was about 5 years old then, had been cruelly abused, and during the next three years she spent in the shelter she got so fat she could no longer scratch her belly. Today she's a slim, playful "puppy" and her eyes are filled with love and trust.
Max, a Yellow Lab mix was rescued from the 'death row' of a high kill facility by APR and placed for adoption in the same kennel with Sophie. He was about one year old, scared, and so crazy he was nicknamed "Mad Max" as two volunteers were needed to take him for a walk. Today he protects our property with no fear, sits when I snap my fingers, and walks without a leash -- but he's still the Mad Max we fell in love with and can't resist tearing a pillow every now and then.
Sophie had seen kennel mates come and find new homes, but nobody wanted her. The shelter volunteers told us that as soon as the two met, it was love at first sight. That love is still going strong, 3 years after we adopted them both. Sophie is older than Max, but - like humans - some gals are smart LOL
Happy tails are contagious; My sister also adopted her "Taffy"-girl from APR 18 months ago.
Lantana, FL
