Stray Thoughts Winter 2019
Meet Sevvy, Daffodil & Pittie Patter – Continued
Once you’re in, some of the great things you’ll find out
about Daffy include that fact that she loves running. It’s
one of her favorite activities – she could be in the
Olympics! Having a running buddy for life would be
awesome, but for now she is happy running on our
treadmill. She does it all by herself and is quite good at it.
for over a year now. When she first arrived she had a lot
of anxiety and fear. Over time and with a lot of training
and patience, I saw her slowly begin to relax and gain
confidence. That’s when her real personality started to
show through. Pittie Patter is sweet, fun, loving and loyal.
I can’t say enough good things about her. If I had room
in my house for another dog, I would take Pittie home in
a heartbeat. I love this girl and my hope is that one day
soon, someone else will see what I see and make her a
permanent part of their family.”
She doesn’t feel the
need to brag, but Daffy
is actually whip smart
and loves learning new
tricks for treats (but
only for the good stuff,
like yogurt bites and
chewy liver snacks). In
addition to the basic
commands, she also
knows how to shake
hands, twirl, speak, and
sit in chairs. Don’t
worry, she’ll get down
when you tell her to.
Also, Daffy wants us to
let you know she would prefer to run and perform these
when the sun is shining. Thunderstorms are scary
because they’re so noisy! And being wet is the worst.
Mark, a WSHS volunteer, has this to say about Pittie
Patter: “Through the 8 years I have been a STAR
volunteer I have walked many of these “STAR”-trained
dogs through the neighborhoods. Pittie Patter stands out
as a dog that is FUN to walk. She is truly excellent on
heel. She loves to sniff stuff and keeps close attention to
other dogs, squirrels, and people, but is easy to bring
back to attention. Mostly, I enjoy that Pittie always loves
to lick my face, to roll in the grass, and to greet me
happily whenever I come to take her out. She will be a
prize for someone who wants a friend who always has a
smile and a kiss at the ready.”
Pittie is the perfect
combination of lap dog
and active playmate.
She loves a good walk,
playing in a fenced-in
yard, and showing off
the skills she learned in
STAR training. After
exercising, she’s
perfectly happy to
cuddle up next to you,
either chewing a bone
or holding her favorite
squeaky pig toy. Her
ideal home would be
adult-only and kid-free;
we think she deserves to be the center of attention. She
would reward you with a lifetime of loyalty.
But one of the best things, she tells us, would be to have
her very own person to run around with and then cuddle
with once she’s worn out. With her brains and beauty, we
know Daffodil could do whatever she wants. But what
she really wants is a home. Could that be with you?
Upon meeting 3-year-old Pittie Patter, it was clear she
had a special spark. Pittie had come to us from Newton
County Animal Control in Indiana, where they had picked
her up as a stray. Despite being anxious and fearful, she
had a gentle, kind nature. We knew this pit bull/terrier
mix could one day make the perfect family member.
We enrolled her in our STAR training program so she
could learn basic doggy manners and also how to deal
with her anxieties, which included a fear of any moving
object, like cars, bicycles, skateboards, and strollers. In
addition to the training, several volunteers and even our
Executive Director took it upon themselves to work with
Pittie to show her that these things would not hurt her.
Eventually, she learned that they weren’t so scary after
all. She began relaxing, gaining confidence, and showing
more aspects of her fun personality.
We’re so grateful for the people who chose to
adopt a pet from West Suburban Humane
Society. We’re especially thankful for those who
adopt an animal that’s been here awhile or has
special adoption requirements. Won’t you
consider opening your heart and allowing one
of these great dogs to spend the rest of their
lives in a loving home of their own?
Here is what Carolyn, the Executive Director has to say
about Pittie Patter: “I have been working with Pittie Patter
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