The Pet Spotlight - Jimmy and Abby

Written by Shae

Right after we moved back to Colorado, I was feeling a bit lonely. Both my parents were working full time jobs, and my little sister was in school; I was taking a break before going to college. I'd clean the house and walk my sister to and from her school, but it was kind of...dull. I wanted a dog. I had wanted a dog for years, but my parents kept saying no. There were various reasons, and in the end we ended up with a house full of animals. Four cats was a lot to have, especially at one time....you can't really walk a cat though. As sad as that is to say, it is true. Look, whatever you believe in, it can be said that opportunities arise at the strangest of times.

My mom was working at a dog kennel, of all places, when one guest left their dog there for a longer than normal time. When my mom finally got in contact with the lady who owned said dog, she simply told my mom she was planning to take the dog to the shelter and give him up. My mom made the mistake of telling me this. A few hours of whining and my dad finally agreed to go meet the dog. It wasn't the best of impressions....The young little ball of energy was so excited he jumped up and scratched my sister's back. We learned that he was a mix of yellow Lab and Airdale, and that he could jump an 8 foot fence without much effort, it took a lot more convincing for my dad to agree, but eventually he gave in and my mom set up a home visit. The plan was that the dog could stay here at the house for one week, just to see how he would fit in. 

Well, one week turned into two hours. Shortly after the lady left, my dad called and said we were keeping him. Enzo was 2 at the time we got him. We had him for nearly 6 amazing years. Unfortunately, he ended up with lung cancer. Enzo was the best dog in the world, and my best friend. He'd sleep on the end of my bed every night and hang out with me. He took food slowly and gently, and would wag his tail in a circle. While my dog is no longer with me, he was the best friend anyone could have . While I understand that isn't the happiest of stories, I want to stress that he had an amazing life with my family. Dogs are such an amazing companion to have. Many of us on the site have animals that are well loved. 

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Jimmy here (pictured above), is a special needs dog who is 13 years young. A white Jack Russell Terrier, Jimmy likes walks,  playing and even Netflix. He does well with children and other dogs, but is a bit fragile since he is recovering from leg surgery. Jimmy is house trained and a bit of a cuddle bug! Don't let his age fool you, he's as lively and playful as a dog half his age. He's at the Quebec shelter, so for more information and to meet this little guy, please call or visit!

Abby just so happens to be a Lab mix, just like my late Enzo... She's a very loving pup with a lot of energy to burn. Given her age and energy level would prefer a home with older kids, nobody under 10 please, Abby would also do well with being the only dog in your home. She needs someone who is gentle, kind, and understanding. Abby would love to meet you if you're interested, she can also be found at the Quebec center.

For more information on these guys or if you're in search of your next family member, please visit dffl.org.

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