A Short True Dog Story
Meet Obie and Fallon
I love this portrait of companionship. These two gems were dumped in a southern shelter where they met for the first time. But there was no room at the inn, as usual, and they were both scheduled for euthanasia. Saved by Garden State Utopia Rescue in New Jersey, they have been transported north to Columbia County. Obie, on the left, is a male and Fallon on the right is female. They have a great time together (videos available) but can be adopted separately. They don’t need each other and get along well with all dogs.
The homeless dog crisis is out of control. I’m not sure I can blame this solely on Donald, but I can blame it on the economy. People had more disposable income during the Biden administration and we did not live under threat of losing our healthcare, homes, and social security, not to mention public parks and other spaces where we bring our dogs. When the poverty index goes up, the animal shelters fill up. They are overflowing right now. The good news is that the best dogs are there. Right now! It’s a great time to adopt or foster.
Take Obie and Fallon. They are not too big, houndy, cute as hell, well trained, healthy, love people and other dogs, and have been residing in a great foster home where they have received some training and lots of exercise. Good natured all around dogs. They are just under two years old. This means—no surprises. You get the dog you see. What more can anyone ask for? This is exactly what adopters who are not obsessed with a particular breed should be looking for.
Fallon
Spring is around the corner and people will begin looking for a dog. But please, don’t get one unless you see your prospective relationship as a long lasting one. Rescues and shelters are overwhelmed with “returns” and this is not necessarily because they are handing out dogs to the wrong people. (Maybe there is some of that.) On the other hand, people frequently want to adopt the wrong dog because they fall for a pretty face. My first (and most difficult dog—ever) was the cutest poodle mix from Columbia-Greene Humane Society. Snowy was totally neurotic; we took her to several trainers who confirmed this analysis. She chewed up the house, bit everybody and frequently ran away. We didn’t care. We adored her and the challenge was manageable. Snowy died at age 12 of canine hepatitis. Years later, my husband said to me, “Had I known we could have returned her to the shelter—I would have.” Ha! I never told him it was an option.
Obie is extremely handsome. A tad more shy than Fallon (this can be appealing in any dog), he easily bonds to people and other dogs.
Please contact Lynn Hutch for more information on these two. Go meet them! They are simply great dogs who deserve not to be let down by the human race. I’d take either one of them if my darling Pearl would allow me. What a bitch!
CONTACT LYNN: Lhutch444@gmail.com