Many people heard about Turtle, a wonderful German Shepherd Dog who was originally a stray admitted to the shelter, and later adopted out. She recently came back to us, again as a stray, and in dire need of medical attention. Thanks to the fantastic support of the community, funds were quickly raised for Turtle's leg amputation surgery. And she wasn't available for adoption very long - an SPCA volunteer snatched her up pretty quick, to join another dog they rescued from the shelter named Poppy. Now Turtle (aka Nyla) and Poppy (renamed Maggie) are living the high life. Here is a letter from their human mom!
My husband and I adopted Poppy (now Maggie) after fostering her for a few days, she fit into our life and home so easily we figured it was meant to be. She is so smart and willing to learn that I have a tough time keeping up with her. I don't know how we ever got along without her, it seems like she has been with us forever not just 5 months. Even one of our 3 cats misses her whenever she is out for a play date or walk (the other two aren't quite as happy with us or the dogs right now but they manage). Everyone who meets her falls head over heels for her, and she loves everyone she gets to meet. We figured that she completed our family…..
…until I saw the picture of Turtle (now named Nyla), I knew as soon as I saw her that she would also become part of our family. After fostering her for a weekend it was a done deal and we couldn't be happier. Maggie and Nyla are quite good friends and will run after each other for hours if possible. Nyla knows quite a few commands and is also really easy to teach. They both love to cuddle, which makes for an eventful movie night on the couch or when they try to sneak onto the bed. Nyla has this high pitched squeal that she lets out when one of us gets home, then the two of them try to see who gets the most hugs at the front door. I really cannot get enough of the two of them, just ask my friends and coworkers who probably wish I would just once talk about something else, but I can't :) They are so wonderful and sweet that I am shocked and grateful every day that I was the person fortunate enough to adopt them, I couldn't ask for 2 better friends.
Just this weekend while fishing in our boat they both started growling at the shore, a few minutes later a bear came into view and they continued till he ran off (I am sure he really couldn't be bothered with us), it was neat how they made the exact same movements and noises. Thankfully we didn't see him again.
Thank you so much to everyone that made a donation or sent good wishes for Nyla's surgery. You'll all be happy to know that she doesn't miss a beat without that leg, sometimes I think she is a little faster them Maggie, if Maggie goes a different direction Nyla just drops her bum and spins around on it and is off running, usually ahead of Maggie. She is all healed up now and the vet said they have no concerns at all.
I will keep everyone at the S.P.C.A. posted about our girls.
