Have you ever had something happen that just completely takes you by surprise and changes everything? I think most of us have. This is exactly what happened to our family last week. And it all started with a text message.
I received a text message with the picture of a dog at the shelter that could be our Finn’s mom or sibling. The message was half serious, half joking because we already have Finn and not sure he would like to share his home with another dog. But she was absolutely adorable and looked like she had such a personality. I looked at the shelter’s website and Facebook and couldn’t find out too much about her except her name was Ruby and she was 9 years old. I had a vendor event that weekend and kept thinking about her and how much she looked like part of Finn’s family. I could not get her out of my head. I wanted to know more about her story and what brought her to the shelter. From the pictures of her, she looked like such a sweet, happy girl.
Monday morning I called the shelter to find out more about her. She had already been put on hold so I was happy that she would possibly be going to a good home. Seniors often are overlooked at the shelters. They told me to fill out an application in case this adoption fell through. I learned a little more about her story and it broke my heart. Ruby and her sister were surrendered because their owner fell ill. Her sister was sick and had to be put down while at the shelter. That left poor Ruby all alone. Oh, she is also 11 years old. Immediately, my application went in and was approved. The other family had until Wednesday to make a decision. Is it bad I hoped they wouldn’t take her? There was just something about her and I knew she was meant to be part of our family.
I thought and thought about her until I called Wednesday. The family still hadn’t decided and I had to wait until the afternoon. It was a long afternoon. Finally, I was told that the other adoption fell through and we could come to meet her. The big condition was Finn getting along with her. I really hoped he would. We headed to the shelter and Bob was meeting us there. When I saw Ruby I knew she needed to come home with us. She was so sweet and you could tell she just had been through so much and wanted a place to call home. Finn got along great with her, dogs have that sense and maybe he knew she needed us. Maybe because they are both Yorkies, I’m not sure. We brought our new girl home that night. I wasn’t leaving without her. My heart would break thinking of her living out the rest of her life in shelters and scared.
Ruby is settling in with the family just fine. It’s obvious that her previous owner loved and took such good care of her and I hope they know we will give her the best life with us. Finn is doing great with her as well and I know they will be lifelong pals. Of course, we are giving her space to adjust to us but I think she is enjoying the quiet and peaceful home. She loves to be outside and sleeps with us and Finn. She is definitely a people girl, and I find her following me around. She needs a good grooming and a little fattening up but she is healthy. I know she will not be with us as long as our other dogs we have adopted as puppies but the rest of her life will be full of love and happiness. I feel like it was meant to be. Welcome to your furever home Ruby. We love you.
Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesigner Industry Specialist and Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also an Independent Consultant with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog.
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