Aurora's one year was on Jan 23rd, and Anya's 4 year is on Feb 14th!
Anya
For those of you that don't know, Anya was brought into the LSU vet clinic when I was a student in clinics. Someone found her wandering around the streets and brought her in. She looked like a puppy; her hair was trimmed and she was already well behaved, I guessed a mix between a Sheltie and Dachshund. She won the hearts of everyone around her, but for some reason other dogs wouldn't get along with her. I met her and of course, instantly fell in love, but I was about to be moving soon and didn't know where I was going to end up. Of course, my friends were no help, sending me pictures of her when I was away, and encouraging me to take her. Was I ready for a dog? Probably not. I took her home for one night to see how she would do outside of a clinic setting. She sniffed around, but then ran right for my couch and plopped on her back. She was home.
(On her way home after adoption)
Aurora
I first met Aurora when she came into my vet clinic after sustaining burns along her back. She was surrendered to the local shelter by a family that was moving into a place that didn't allow dogs (never an excuse). My clinic kept her there for a few months nursing her wounds until she was able to go into a foster family and be adopted. She also won the hearts of everyone that the clinic, as she was consonantly wanting to be pet and give kisses. I didn't need a second dog, I didn't want a Chihuahua ( I think she's a Chihuahua Papillon mix), however she stayed on my mind. There were little signs throughout my day that would remind me of her. I started thinking of name (never a good idea because then you know you're taking her). The next step however, was meeting Anya, that would be the determining factor. They got along amazingly, Anya let her eat from her food bowl, and she was so gentle with her. I had to have her, but I left it up to fate to see if it was meant to be. My boyfriend found out the day that she was being adopted and rushed over to be the first person in line. She was home. Aurora's personality has opened up so much and she's constantly making me laugh. Even though she still frustrates me occasionally and I said I would never own a chihuahua, I wouldn't change her coming into Anya and my family. Anya has been excited to have someone to play with, even though Aurora tries to compete for my attention.
(First picture at home)
I encourage everyone to adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue. There are so many sweet dogs out there that just wanted to be loved and need a home. They have both made my heart full and our little family complete. I don't know what I would do without either one of them. Adoption is about forever. It forever it changes your life, it forever it changes your family, it forever changes your world, it forever changes your heart.
