...but it could be yours!
That's right, this huge hunk of equine beauty is available for adoption.
What's that, you say? It's a dog? Oh, I see that you are right...sort of.
Meet Moses:
Isn't he gorgeous?
He has a very sweet disposition and the entire time we were with him, he didn't try to eat us once!
Is it his name that keeps you from wanting him? You can always change it.
If you'd like, you can rename him "Seabiscuit":
Or you can call him "Fezzik":
Even "AT-AT" will suffice:
I won't guilt you too much though, because I'm certainly not volunteering my backyard for his minefield. I heart Moses, but alas...he is too much dog for a 5'4" girl like me.
Don't think you can handle him either?
How about this sweet girl with whom Delaney is cuddling?
She has the softest fur and such pretty eyes.
Or how about this little dumpling?
I was near her for quite a while and she didn't yip once. Honestly.
For the last couple of months, Delaney and I have been volunteering at the local animal shelter. While there, we go into the kennels and pet the dogs, just trying to show them some affection. Then, the better behaved ones, we take for short walks around the grounds. We leave reeking of dog and checking our shoes for poo, but somehow happy, too.
Like much of life, it's a very bittersweet experience. There are so many homeless dogs.
It's difficult. Some days we leave without having walked all the pups we wanted to walk, but I have to keep reminding myself that it's better to do some good than no good.
Better some than none...better some than none...
A bit of news cheered us last Thursday. Several of the dogs we've come to know have been adopted in the last two weeks.
In fact, we walked this very gentle girl...
...and shortly after we returned her to her kennel, she was taken out and put in the back of a van to go to her new home! This was especially sweet news because when we had taken her to the play yard, all she wanted was to be petted. Some dogs run around investigating, but she planted herself right next to us and nudged our hands with her nose if we stopped. Now she has someone to rub behind her ears daily. :)
Another dog, Buddy, was adopted a couple of weeks ago. (I wondered if he'd ever make it out of the shelter since he was less attractive than many of the dogs there.) Well, the director informed us that he now has a home for life because shortly after arriving at his new home, he encountered an intruder who was trying to enter the house through the bathroom window. The valiant Buddy bit the guy.
Go, Buddy!
So there are happy stories, but I'm especially concerned for Moses. I mean, look at him!
Most people who mosey down to the shelter to pick out a dog are going to think like me and realize that he's just a bit more dog than they're willing to sign up for.
Hey Christy--How does Macy feel about fellows who are tall, dark and handsome? (Just kidding! Please still be my friend.)
Delaney and I took pity on the poor dear and did dare to take him out on a walk. The leash we attached was merely a token of what activity we were attempting since it did us no good. A slight lurch forward almost resulted in a trip to the ER to fix my face. A guy who works there saw me, resisted the urge to laugh out loud and proceeded to show us how to complete the job without injury. In order to do so we had to flank him and grab his collar. Sadly, we have no photographic record of this feat since all of our hands were a bit preoccupied.
The next day, we took Jeff to see Moses.
Jeff was actually capable of walking him without help and without grasping his collar.
Go, Jeff!
Since Bruiser's passing we have enjoyed the benefits of having only one dog to tend to, but some of us are thinking along the lines of getting Duncan a companion. Probably at some point in the near future, some especially precious pup will worm its way into our hearts, keeping us awake at night with memories of its pleading eyes.
Stay tuned...
6 comments:
Oh please, please, pleeaassseee adopt Moses! Then we could have horse I mean puppy play dates. Oh and since I have the stage I would like to speak on behalf of Great Danes all over the world. They ARE huge and yes they like any other dog can be very destructive BUT they really want to please their people and so with a little one on one and daily walks, lots of love and tons of attention they are amazingly good and obedient. Our 7 year old who weighs 45lbs. soaking wet and is VERY petite takes our Macy for walks and Macy weighs 135 lbs. Danes are not meant to be thrown outside and ignored...they need to be with a family who is around and loves them. Sorry I am quite attached to our dog and it makes me sad to see Moses behind bars. They ARE big but so misunderstood. *sniff* And yes I'm still your friend. Come over and hang with Macy!
Oh, dear. Christy, you're breaking my heart! I do adore Moses, but I'm telling you, "walking" him was quite the production. Also, since we already have one dog, we have to take him into consideration when/if choosing a second dog. Duncan gets lots of attention and walks, but he is an outside dog and our future second dog will be, too. I think it's great that you have a thing for the lovable and large--both Macy and Dan. :)
OK, OK we can still be friends. You HAVE TO come love on Macy.....I agree really, Danes are better being the center of attention. I woke up at 430 am this morning thinking about Moses and how he looks way to thin, needs a lead instead of a collar and leash like he had on in the photo and so on. I really need help. LOL! I just want him to go to a good home. :( Please keep me posted on how he is. Our girls used to volunteer once a week at YAPS as well; maybe we better go love on Moses.
Moses is beautiful!!! I want him!!! But I doubt my poor mom can handle yet an other giant dog living in our back year/ garage. I hope he gets adopted :)
I meant yard..not year...haha
What a beautiful dog! I hope he has found a home. I love him from here.
God bless you for doing this good thing (and hard thing).
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