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A
Change of Heart
Dedicated
to those owners who may be thinking about giving up on their animals, this
testimonial proves that a little work and care inspires better pets and a truly
happy ending!
A great
big thank you to Jamie for this note about Roxanne:
Thanks for helping out with Roxanne. As it
turns out, we've decided we can work it out with her. She used to jump
uncontrollably every time any one of us walked through the door and wouldn't
calm down for hours. She was also a handful around the house and I just felt we
didn't have the time or energy for her. I know I should have thought about that
before we got her, but the kids were begging for a dog and I gave in too
easily. Once we put her up for adoption, I felt guilty and the children were
really sad.
We got our
act together and started walking her in the mornings for a little exercise
instead of just letting her run out in the backyard, and every night when I
would get home from work I would ignore her jumping and then 5 minutes later, I
would acknowledge her like you suggested. I'm telling you, that really worked
because now she doesn't expect anything the minute I walk in the door and
actually waits for me to give her undivided attention a few minutes later. I
can't tell you what a difference that makes! I'm not attacked the minute I get
home and she has something to look forward to as well. I also made it a daily
responsibility for each child to play with her a few minutes each day,
explaining that the dog needs affection just as they do.
Roxanne is so happy now and so are we. I'm
sorry to have bothered you and your friend by putting her on that site, but it
made us do what we had to so please tell her thank you from all of us. Roxanne
is a keeper and I'd say that we're the lucky ones!
Jamie
posted
10-26-02
we love happy endings!
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