The Very Best Day
November 18th, 2009 by Blair PoloskeyIn April of 2006, I started looking for a rescue puppy. My husband and I wanted a dog and we knew we would get a rescue dog – there are just too many puppies out there that need love to go buy a dog. I looked through several rescue organizations looking for that puppy that spoke to me – this is tough, because they ALL speak to me. I want them all. But one fateful day I was looking on Blue Dog Rescue’s website and I stumbled across this face:
Shamrock, Blue Dog Rescue
I mean, are you kidding? Clearly this little magical one-eyed-wonder needed to be spoiled for the rest of his life. Seriously, just looking at this picture brings tears to my eyes. I called BDR, filled out the application, passed an interview, scheduled an in-home visit…and Jenny with BDR brought the love of my life to my house. Shamrock, who had been thrown out on the street with a severe eye infection, became Jack, my one-eyed pirate puppy.
When the opportunity presented itself to run the marathon for BDR in 2008 and raise money, I was all over it. Even though I can’t run this year, I will still raise money for this fabulous cause. And when I come knocking on your door asking for money, I might just bring Jack along – because you might be able to say no to me, but trust me, no one can resist Jack’s adorable wink and infectious attitude. And if you ever wonder if your money is going to actually save these dogs – just look at my little man. He is living proof that BDR is changing the lives of these dogs and the lives of those people lucky enough to adopt their new best friend.
