In 2012, our pyrenees passed away suddenly. Our dachshund, Snoopy, was left devastated; they were best friends. It was amazing to watch them play; this 11 lb and 90 lb dog wrestling and protecting one another. Soon after I was diagnosed with a rare, autoimmune disorder followed by a horrible bicycle accident that left me in the hospital for several weeks; rehab continues. One day I stopped by Petsmart for food. See, I never go to this location as it is 30 mins from my house; cirucmstances dictated this store. Passing the dogs for adoption, I noticed this puppy. I spoke with the lady at length about "this" puppy. I learned she lived less than 10 mins from my house and she quilted with my husband's grandmother; a small world. Leaving, I noticed a fluffy schnauzer curled and shivering. I couldn't quit looking; she tugged at my heart. I learned she was from a breeder/hoarder, 3 y/o , not socialized, and scared. She said, "you keep looking at her, I think she chose you." While the application processed, my father passed away. This had been one of the hardest years of my life. I brought my husband to look at "Confetti." He wasn't convinced, but obliged; "she choose me." It took 2 weeks before she would stay at our house. She quickily became "momma's girl." She has attended obedience and socialization bootcamp and private training. She wouldn't allow my husband to touch her, she wouldn't play with toys, and she "froze" if you tried to pick her up. Snoopy and Confetti became the best friends, but with people she was terrified. She became part of our family and I can't image a day without her. See "confetti" is small pieces of paper or other material and usually thrown at celebrations following the end of a milestone. My year had closure when she captured my heart, a constant and loving companion for my Snooopy, and she has a sweet, gentle disposition. She plays with toys, she comes to my husband, and she loves unconditionally. I can't imagine my life without her.
Angela BClaremore, OK