Let me introduce myself; my name is Kyle. Kyle is my new name, for my new life. I am FKA Gentle Ben. I liked that name, but I really needed a fresh start. Here's my story...
Just a month ago I found myself being dumped off at a shelter in South Central Los Angeles. This was not my first time there either. I'm not a bad dog, in fact, I'm pretty mellow. This was not exactly what I had hoped for in my life. I'm not ashamed to admit this, but I was feeling really depressed and resigned to living a pretty awful life. I know I sound like a whiner, but I'm not exaggerating when I tell you that my life really has been tough.
Just when my head couldn't hang any lower, someone wonderful named Cathy Stanley from Camp Cocker (www.campcocker.com) came along to rescue me. She didn't have to do it either; I'm not even a Cocker Spaniel. Fortunately for me, I am in the spaniel family! All I know is that one of Cathy's helpers, Victor (who I really really like a lot), came to get me from the shelter and bring me somewhere safe. Cathy took me to the vet to get me checked out. I'm not kidding, she didn't even know me and she took me to the vet! Things seemed to be looking up. I've got a few little health issues and I need to improve my diet so I can shed a few pounds, but all in all, I'm pretty healthy. Cathy also took me to get a bath and a haircut ,and for the first time in ages I actually felt like wagging my tail! I stayed in a dog hotel (they called it "boarding", but I wasn't really that bored). I had a pretty cool roomie and we got along OK. I was starting to feel relieved, but still have a LOT of trust issues because I've been disappointed so often in my life.
But, earlier this week Victor came to get me and said we were going on a long drive. I said to myself, "..here we go again", but as I mentiond before, I like Victor, so I was happy to go with him and tried to keep a positive attitude. I snoozed in the back seat for almost 6 hours while Victor drove. When I woke up, you wouldn't believe it, but Victor told me I was at my new home. Whoa!
It's true...I was home. Stay tuned for more on how my new life is going...
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Dear Kyle and your gorgeous ears,
ReplyDeleteWe want to thank you for allowing us to be a part of your rescue journey, for trusting us to do right by you and for being such a good boy for your new mommy and daddy and big brother Remsen. You are such a special boy and we want you to know that we will never forget you. Now go out and have the life of your dreams!
We love love love you!
Cathy and the Camp Cocker rescue doggies
Kyle!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear that you love your new home!!! You deserve it! I will miss your goofy face, but I look forward to hearing about all of your new adventures!!
Many hugs and a ton of kisses!!
Love,
Kristi
Kyle!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear that you love your new home!!! You deserve it! I will miss your goofy face, but I look forward to hearing about all of your new adventures!!
Many hugs and a ton of kisses!!
Love,
Kristi
Dear Kyle: I am so happy that you have found the perfect family and the perfect playmate. They are wonderful people who obviously love you the way you should be loved -- you are a sweet and gentle boy who deserves love. I am happy that the sadness that you experienced is over - you can run and play and be happy and healthy.
ReplyDeleteBe well, sweet boy!
Fran, Camp Cocker volunteer
Hey Kyle! I am so happy to hear about your new life, it's sounds wonderful -) I hope all your other friends get a new home as great as your's is!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a sweet, wonderful dog and even though I only got to take care care of you for a couple of weeks before you went there, I fell in love with you. Your sweet disposition and desire to crawl into my lap for hugs and kisses will stay with me forever!
Be happy big guy, you deserve it!
xoxo,
Carolyn
Hi Kyle,
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for your new life.....Your story is inspirational! Looking forward to updates!
Love,
Alexa
(Occasional Camp Cocker Shuttle Driver)