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| Name: |
Emily
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Age: |
One year, six months old
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| Gender: |
Female |
Breed: |
Maltese, Poodle mix
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| Home: |
San Diego, California, USA |
My
dog Emily is very special to me and to so many other people as
well. She's sweet, friendly and extremely loving to anyone she meets.
I first met Emily on a vacation to Texas where I went to visit some
distant relatives. They had a litter of eight week-old puppies that
needed homes. They told me they were having trouble finding a home
for Emily, who was the runt of the litter, and would soon be taking
her to the pound. I had been looking for a companion to keep my
eleven-year old Baby D (Dexter) company. I thought Emily might brighten up
his spirits, since Baby D had been very sick for a long time. I was
concerned about adopting a puppy and bringing it into my home and
upsetting Baby D, but couldn't bear the thought of her being in the
pound. That evening I dreamed that I adopted her and named her Emily,
a name I would not have normally chosen. The next day, I went back and
got her and braced myself for some serious puppy training!
Emily is very timid around unfamiliar objects because she's so tiny,
weighing in at less than five pounds. It takes a while to convince her
that the object isn't going to "eat her alive"! She is, however, very
friendly around dogs of all sizes. She loves to go to dog beach in
Coronado and always happily wags her tail to greet a friendly face.
My friend Richard, who loves her so much, takes her for sleepovers
once a month. He usually treats her to blueberry facials and grooming
which she absolutely loves.
About a year ago, Baby D passed away and now Emily accompanies me to
work three or four times a week in her little "Simply Dog" travel bag. Once
at work, a co-worker takes her to his office where she spends the day
with his mini Aussie Checkers. They are best buds and Emily follows
Checkers everywhere.
I didn't plan for my trip to Texas to be so life changing. I was
expecting Emily to save Baby D, but instead she saved me.
WE LOVE EMILY!
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