I write this today with a heavy heart. My beautiful new puppy, Chelsea, is being spayed RIGHT NOW. I know it happens every day but I am having a hard time thinking she will suffer in pain. It hurts me to have to do this to my little angel.
Over the years we have saved many dogs on the brink of early death. There is such an over population of domestic animals without homes that we cannot support it. It is a shame so many innocent lives are ended too soon. As humans we have a responsibility to take care of those who cannot take care of themselves.
Below are pictures of a few dogs we have saved within days or hours of their demise. The world is a better place because they are in it.
Sigmund rescued from a shelter in The Colony, TX.
Walter (Wally) followed us home and no one claimed him.
Duchess rescued within hours of her demise.
Duchess and Maxine pictured with my children, Amanda and Loren, when they were much younger. Maxine was rescued within minutes of her demise.
Begger was adopted by my father from Operation Kindness (a no kill shelter). When my father passed we welcomed him into our home.
My Chelsea. A seller was going to take her to the local shelter because she dug holes in his yard, barked too much, and chewed holes in window screens. She has not displayed any of that behavior since she has been with us.
I wanted a Chiquaqua for many years but my husband refused to let me buy one from a breeder. I found her at an animal shelter in Allen, TX. by going to http://petfinder.com/. You simply plug in your zip code and breed and it will find the closest one to you. Breeders are there but many shelters are as well.
If you are questioning whether to adopt a new family member/pet into your home please research to figure out which would be the best fit. Then consider going to your local animal shelter. I am certain you will find the love of your life waiting for you.
I am saddened by what my little Chelsea has to endure. However, I know "It is the right thing to do".
Thanks for the great post... it shows how HUGE your heart is. Just give her lots of love when she comes home... but not too much. My sheltie (when she was spayed) forgot she knew how to walk because we spoiled her too much. Best wishes Brenda :)
Mel! I love you for having such a big heart! I use to work at a vet when I was 19 and the surgery is really not that bad. Animals sure are resilient and bounce right back! I have even seen dogs that had to have a leg amputated. They adapt very quickly! This is my devil cat, Bloggin' Molly. She is such a brat and has it out for me but I love her still. She was from the local animal shelter and keeps us rat free and I love that. 
This is Clemmy she is in charge of out going mail, news papers and magazines and takes her job seriously. At her insistence we attend our local no kill shelter fund raiser every year as well.
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