A cute story of how a 5 lb tiny mutt named Greta filled the hearts of Sandee and her family with tons of joy:
My daughter and I first laid eyes on Greta at the Muttville Booth and the Menlo Charity Horse Show. It was love at first sight. All of the other dogs were running around in the pen and Greta was perched on a leopard print pillow. From the first time I held her I knew she was coming home with us. We were a little nervous about how our 70 pound yellow lab would react to not being the center of attention but the relationship between the two dogs is just fine. Greta rules the house and the yellow lab does not! The interesting thing is that Greta is only five pounds!
When we adopted Greta she had a little wound on her leg. That very day we first saw her we took her to the vet and they thought it was due to stress. Three weeks later and a lot of vet and specialist visits it was determined she had a foxtail in her tiny little paw. She was in a lot of pain but once we took out the foxtail she was good as new. I think she knew we would take care of her the minute we picked her up because she bonded with us and in only a few days and is very protected of her family. She does tolerate others holding her but prefers to be cuddled by our family.
Her days now consist of sleeping on the bed, couch, pillows or wherever she wants and protecting our house. She brings such joy to our lives. We are so lucky to have found her last August. Greta was the first older dog we have ever adopted and I have to admit that after four puppies over the years I will always get an older dog. She came in to our house and fit right in. No issues with tearing anything up, house training, whining or chewing.
Greta is with us forever and she will live out her last years being loved and cherished.
Sandee
7/16/14
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