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10+ Things That We Realized After Spontaneously Adopting A Dog From A Shelter
Hello, I am an illustrator based in Moscow who loves drawing comics that feature personified cats. Yet this time, the story is not about the cats.
Today’s story is about my beloved dog, and how we took her from the shelter to nurture her into the joyful and friendly dog she is today.
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Night Owl 7 years ago (edited)
Getting a dog (or another animal) usually isn't something that should be done spontaneously but this time it worked out and I'm really glad it did. And I also love the story and the illustrations.
mtvare 7 years ago
l adopted three animals spontaneously. first the most aggressive labrador ever seen, guy working in shelter was telling about him, that he was mostly in cage to keep other dogs safe, next day he was mine. he lived happy life, chew all wooden furniture, slept next to me every night, swim in lake every day and died peacefully. took two blind kittens from street, now they are beautiful fluffy girls. couldn't save their eyes, infection was too serious, but they are beautiful, they like hunting, bringing ugly bugs from balcony, sitting on keyboard when l'm working etc. :) so, i want to say that spontaneously taking animals can work, but only if you are not caring about materialistic things, like expensive furniture or vases :) and if you have some experience.
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Person2638 7 years ago
So cute! We have a black dog we adopted from All Four Paws. When we got him he was really shy and scared, but now he's always happy and hungry!
Wiggity 7 years ago
Rizzo (aka Rizzy fo Shizzy) approves this message. He has been with us for 2 months and is still in the early stages of what Black Dog went through, but he is getting better every day and loves "his" couch. Rizzo-5ba8...786c47.jpg 
Beth Simpson 7 years ago
We have 2 rescued cats and it was the best thing we ever did!! The love they show and give you just makes it all worth while!
My dog is my co pilot. 7 years ago
This is our dog Shilo that we rescued 4 years ago. It was just after we lost another beloved dog and he just came into our lives at the right time. He a beautiful Border Collie cross and he is so playful friendly smart and loving and will do all kinds of tricks most of which he taught himself, to get attention. He is a wonderful example of how adopting an animal is a great idea and I would recommend that anybody do it. This is a picture of him playing in our garden. Shilos-fir...3d5597.jpg 
Ana Morales 7 years ago
I love this kind of stories!!!!! We need more people like you in the world! *I also have 3 adopted dogs! they are the best of my life!
Angie 7 years ago
Ahw, so cute! I love black dogs! Mine was not adopted from the shelter, but from our neighbors who found her on the highway. Never did find out what Happened, but she sure was scared for a long time. She became my very best friend, she was the greatest. Still miss her, she passed away 16 years ago. Will miss her forever.
Cami Ereth 7 years ago
We love our black dog & kitty...but it makes us laugh when people say animals look like their owners. In this case, I will say that opposites attract <3
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LadyGrimm 7 years ago
My husband and I were just discussing how our rescue, who we have now had about a year and a half, is a totally different dog from the one we adopted. She's happy, spoiled, and loved beyond belief. I sometimes wonder if she even remembers where she started (I almost hope she doesn't). It's true what the author says, we CAN'T fix everything. But bringing joy to just one creature who was neglected/unloved really IS something!
Night Owl 7 years ago (edited)
Getting a dog (or another animal) usually isn't something that should be done spontaneously but this time it worked out and I'm really glad it did. And I also love the story and the illustrations.
mtvare 7 years ago
l adopted three animals spontaneously. first the most aggressive labrador ever seen, guy working in shelter was telling about him, that he was mostly in cage to keep other dogs safe, next day he was mine. he lived happy life, chew all wooden furniture, slept next to me every night, swim in lake every day and died peacefully. took two blind kittens from street, now they are beautiful fluffy girls. couldn't save their eyes, infection was too serious, but they are beautiful, they like hunting, bringing ugly bugs from balcony, sitting on keyboard when l'm working etc. :) so, i want to say that spontaneously taking animals can work, but only if you are not caring about materialistic things, like expensive furniture or vases :) and if you have some experience.
Load More Replies... Person2638 7 years ago
So cute! We have a black dog we adopted from All Four Paws. When we got him he was really shy and scared, but now he's always happy and hungry!
Wiggity 7 years ago
Rizzo (aka Rizzy fo Shizzy) approves this message. He has been with us for 2 months and is still in the early stages of what Black Dog went through, but he is getting better every day and loves "his" couch. Rizzo-5ba8...786c47.jpg
Beth Simpson 7 years ago
We have 2 rescued cats and it was the best thing we ever did!! The love they show and give you just makes it all worth while!
My dog is my co pilot. 7 years ago
This is our dog Shilo that we rescued 4 years ago. It was just after we lost another beloved dog and he just came into our lives at the right time. He a beautiful Border Collie cross and he is so playful friendly smart and loving and will do all kinds of tricks most of which he taught himself, to get attention. He is a wonderful example of how adopting an animal is a great idea and I would recommend that anybody do it. This is a picture of him playing in our garden. Shilos-fir...3d5597.jpg
Ana Morales 7 years ago
I love this kind of stories!!!!! We need more people like you in the world! *I also have 3 adopted dogs! they are the best of my life!
Angie 7 years ago
Ahw, so cute! I love black dogs! Mine was not adopted from the shelter, but from our neighbors who found her on the highway. Never did find out what Happened, but she sure was scared for a long time. She became my very best friend, she was the greatest. Still miss her, she passed away 16 years ago. Will miss her forever.
Cami Ereth 7 years ago
We love our black dog & kitty...but it makes us laugh when people say animals look like their owners. In this case, I will say that opposites attract <3
Load More Replies... LadyGrimm 7 years ago
My husband and I were just discussing how our rescue, who we have now had about a year and a half, is a totally different dog from the one we adopted. She's happy, spoiled, and loved beyond belief. I sometimes wonder if she even remembers where she started (I almost hope she doesn't). It's true what the author says, we CAN'T fix everything. But bringing joy to just one creature who was neglected/unloved really IS something!
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