Over the years we have adopted 7 dogs, all from different places with different profiles. Lacy wandered by our house often. She was a collie her owner didn’t want. We loved her. Maverick, a border collie, just showed up one day and stayed. Smartest dog we ever had. Hershey was from a local shelter. No one adopted him so we did, but sadly we could not save him from himself. He was dangerously protective. Violet was abandoned at a vet clinic on Long Island and no one wanted her. She was old. We fostered and adopted her. A sweetheart . Smiley was from Tennessee and at 9 years her family gave her up. We loved this gentle soul. Now it’s Gus and Penny both from Louisiana, both abandoned black labs. Both 7 years when we got them. 2 dogs at a time will always be our number and seniors our go to. Wish we could save them all! Black dogs are most a risk for euthanization so that’s who we choose. Spay and neuter programs are essential. Maybe someday shelters won’t be needed!
Juliet BrownSALEM, NY
