HAPPY TAILS
Morgan's Story
Morgan was rescued from a
puppy mill in southern Missouri in July 2009. Her hair was a tangled
dirty mess, her ears were infected, and she had a urinary tract
infection. After being vetted Morgan was placed in a foster home.Morgan’s
spay was delayed as her urinary tract infection was hard to cure.
During this time her foster mom weighed her at the vet’s office and
found that she had gained 2 pounds. On her spay date the
veterinarian took an x-ray and confirmed that Morgan was carrying 6
puppies—the puppy mill had given Morgan up at least 3 weeks
pregnant!
Morgan
gave birth without incident in August 2009. Considering her lack of prenatal care, the puppies were blessed to be born without any
health issues. Morgan was a natural with her puppies and started to
come out of her shy shell. Interacting with the puppies gave her the
opportunity to learn how to play. Morgan
is now spayed and retired permanently from her former life as a
puppy mill breeder. She was adopted by her foster mom and is
experiencing a normal dog’s life, while being a good sister to other
foster dogs.
Ivey's
Story
Ivey was found on a lonely
road in a southern Missouri conservation area where many unwanted
dogs of various breeds are dumped. Her matted hair covered large
bare patches of skin. While her skin condition was a challenge, her
three month stay in foster care revealed a sweet, happy-go-lucky
personality. Ivey found her forever home in June, 2009. Her adopted
mom wrote this testimonial about her decision to adopt a rescue
Scottie.
“Would we do it over again?
Yes, we
would…..poor Ivey has a crooked nose…yes, she does. She has an extra
long tail…..but, it is always on the go. Her little legs aren’t
straight and just so but they work and she doesn’t have any
problems. She doesn’t stand correctly so the Scottish Terrier books
would say…...she just stands there and looks at you with those big
eyes and your heart just melts…..Yes, we would do it again….Ivey has
come home.”
Fala's Story 2001 to 2009
Fala was born in late fall 2001 and spent a little more than the
first year of his life in a family with children. In February 2003,
he was turned in to the St. Louis Humane Society because of a
naughty marking habit. In March 2003, now neutered, he was released
to St. Louis Scottish Terrier Rescue. Shortly afterward, Fala was
returned to
his original family, who had second thoughts on giving him up,
perhaps because the children were strongly attached to him. Sadly,
his return home did not work out, and in late May 2003, Fala was
again turned in to the St. Louis Humane Society. History repeated
itself and once more, he was released to St. Louis Scottish Terrier
Rescue. A short month later, Fala was adopted by a first-time
Scottie owner, a gentle retired woman who was able to successfully
house-train this young Scot. Fala spent several happy years with
her, but in June 2009, circumstances beyond her control forced his
caring owner to move into a nursing home. On July 9, 2009, Fala was
released to St. Louis Scottish Terrier Rescue yet again. On August
5, 2009, Fala was adopted by his current owner, a gentleman who
noted that “the only problem was that he didn’t know what
‘sit’,’stay’, or ‘wait’ meant” but that “After one week he got it
Right” (hmmm…selective Scottie hearing?). Fala now sleeps at his
owner’s feet at night. Fala also enjoys a lot of playful outdoor
time in a backyard where “all the neighbors love him and pet him by
the alley gate”. He also enjoys frequent walks. Despite all of his
moves, Fala has remained a happy, friendly Scottie, a wonderful
companion, and a great dog.
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