My story begins on a cold November day. I was running around on a busy Dallas street. I was scared, cold, hungry and pregnant. I wasn't sure how I ended up on the streets, but a nice lady who was driving by saw me and picked me up. She gave me a bath, fixed my hair which was a mess and told me she wanted to keep me but she had too many pets already. She struggled with the decision but ended up calling DAS to come and get me.
I am not sure how long I was at DAS but I was very close to having my puppies. Lucky for me Metroplex Mutts came to my rescue. I had my puppies shortly after being rescued and that is when I met my foster mom Joanna. I could tell my luck was beginning to change. It takes a very special person to take care of a mommy and pups and my foster mom knew exactly what to do to keep us healthy and happy. My puppies started to grow up and I had recovered from my lady surgery and it was time for us to find our forever homes.
I went to a Metroplex Mutts event one night. The theme was Mardi Gras, and I was asked to be in the parade. I had my own float, felt like a princess and I knew exactly how to get the crowd's attention. It was in that crowd that I caught my future mom's eye. We met...I wasn't sure what to make of her but she seemed to really be into me... She told me later that it was love at first sight.
The lady from the party adopted me. It was very hard leaving my foster mom, I loved her very much and I know now how difficult it must've been to let go of my pups and I. She is such a wonderful and selfless person, I know she needed to do this in order to give another family like us a chance.
A few months later I went for my first haircut. The groomer recognized me immediately. As it turns out, my groomer was the lady who rescued me from the street on that cold November day. We were very happy to see each other and we now see each other every few months. It's a small world isn't it?
I have also seen my foster mom since I got adopted. It's always good to see her and I will forever be thankful for the love and care she gave us.
This holiday season, I just wanted to thank everyone who works and volunteers for Metroplex Mutts. If it wasn't for you who knows what would've happened my family. I want to thank Trish and Joanna in particular for being so good to me and for making sure my mom and I were a good match for each other so we could be together forever. I also want to thank everyone who donates their time and money to Metroplex Mutts. Without your time and donations they would not be able to do all the wonderful things they have done and continue to do for doggies that are down on their luck like I was. You all have given me and many others a second chance at life and happiness.
Finally, I want to thank everyone at Metroplex Mutts on behalf of my mom. She adores me and can't imagine her life without me.
From the bottom of our hearts, Thank you for all that you do each and every day to help doggies in need of a second chance.
Happy Holidays!
Love,
Sophie
