Faith, family and all of God's creatures... the top three biggies in my life... always have been, always will be... over the years I have rescued hundreds of God's precious little creatures... no brag... just fact... today was no different... I am so passionate about my love of animals and they can sense that... today, as Jack and I took our daily walk, we came across this beautiful little stray... running here and there, in and out of the road, almost getting hit...
I could see she had a tag of some kind, and I talked gently to her, gaining her confidence in me... animals are so much smarter than many people give them credit for (and alot nicer that alot of people too!)...she gingerly approached Jack and I, then would run... then I would run...she looked so scared and was so timid... but those big dark eyes said "please help me"... God sends these little creatures to me, I am certain of that... for He knows I will never, ever turn my back on them... Jack shares my love of animals and always stands by ready to help however I ask him to... finally, I was able to get ahold of her collar, then I took my muffler off for a make~shift leash... then she walked me and Jack to our home...and up the steps... she was cold and shaking, but I know she could sense that I would let no harm come to her...
We took it very slowly... just sitting in my bathroom (her new room for the night) talking and getting to know each other... ever so slowly she started to calm down...
Then we had a heart~to~heart talk, nose to nose... just the way I like it!...
I told her Jack would watch over her while I ran to buy some yummy dogfood and treats... (and a little stuffed toy hopped into my cart as well!)... tomorrow I will be able to call and find out from the tag who she belongs to... I can see she has been very well taken care of... and wants to go back home... wherever her home may be... a few more kisses on the nose for both of us, and she layed down to rest... life on the streets is so hard on an animal...
But I do think she is content to spend the night with us, safe and warm, tummy full of food, new toy close by... what do you think?... I am calling her Giselle for now... I really want her to go back to the people who love her... but I love her already too... before I return her to her home, I will interrogate the owners... how did she get out? ... why weren't they out looking for her?...is she current on her shots?... is she spayed?... sometimes in the past, I have kept an animal whose owner I find out is abusive... I don't think that is the case here... but you know me... I am a nice lady... but if you hurt an animal, I am your worst nightmare!... please think happy thoughts for Giselle!... xoxo
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She is such a sweetheart!!! She's so lucky to have found you, and I hope you can locate her owner. I hope she sleeps well for you tonight :)
Awe - Julie Marie..you are such a sweet sweet lady! We recently had 4our dog attacked by two wondering dogs from another neighborhood. The two rushed in our garage where my husband was with our lab McCall, & bit her. It's been a $1500. injury nightmare with the owners of the dogs...Crazy about how some pet owners don't understand their responsibilities of owning a pet! Hope you find the owners are as sweet as you are! Hugs!
Oh dear lady.....you are a true treasure from God!! I have a friend here who does the same thing...she takes in strays and lost dogs...always tries to find the owners...but until she does..they get tender loving care.
Xo
Jo
Giselle ~ a perfect name for such a sweet dog. I hope you find her owners tomorrow and I hope they can answer your questions. Giselle is a lucky dog to meet you and Jack. By the way, I like how Jack became photographer for this story. That's my kinda man! xoxo Amy
They just melt your heart. She is so precious. If I could take in all the animals I would. I rescued a very sick kitten last summer that got dumped on a busy street. He was about 11 weeks old and weighed only 1 lb 10 oz. After 6 months of antibiotics he is finally healthy and has been such a joy and has a personality that won't quit.
Blessings, Sue
What a lucky baby she is to have found your door! I'm so glad that she is safe and warm this evening and surrounded by love. I do hope her owners are loving, caring folks.
:)
What a pretty dog she/he is!!!!
You have a heart of gold, and you are just the sweetest!!!
I hope her family finds her but till then she knows she is in good hands
Enjoy!!!
Suzann xoxoxo
Oh Julie Marie, we are so much alike, I do the same thing as you, if I see a stray animal, I just have to help them... we just had a beautiful little dog show up at our business about a week ago, my husband took her inside, she is the sweetest thing, house trained and all, but no one has been looking for her... so for now we are giving her plenty of love! I also have some stray dogs that were dump and I've been feeding them for months, the mommy dog, has since had babies all of which I took to a NO KILL SHELTER, after they were old enough, I'm still trying to get the mom, but not sure how I can, I think she would bite if I tried to get her,she gets really close to me, but if you move to quickly around her it scares her, I'm sure she has been abused... it really makes me sad that I have a place to take her, that they could really help her, and can't seem to catch her, she has skin problems, today when I went to feed her, her skin was bleeding from her scratching, and her eyes are getting infected, I pray every day that I will be able to catch her to save her life and also before she ends up with more babies! It just breaks my heart how people just dump them out like their trash, I will never understand how they can do this! I didn't mean to write a book, but this post is very dear to my heart, God bless you for taking that sweet baby home with you... and for making sure that the family that owns her is good to her before you let them have her! I knew you where a very special lady, but know I think your an angel.
Love you~~~ Daphne
Good Morning Julie,
Oh what a beauty Giselle is and how wonderful that you found her to take care of for the night. She could not be in better hands then with you and Jack. I hope you find the owners and they are every bit great people who just lost her recently. She does look well and groomed. Jack took great pics. I love seeing you talking to her. However the outcome, I know you both had a special blessing sent your way, even for a little while.
Yes, I know Miss B would make her a best friend right away.
Have a great day my dearest friend and thank you for being so special to God's little creatures.
Love, Celestina Marie
Oh Ms. Julie Marie,
You are just the kindest, sweetest most loving person ever. Giselle is a very lucky doggey to have been found by you and Jack. Let us know if you were able to find her owners. Sending happy toughts and doggey nose kisses your way. Have a wonderful new week.
Much love,
♥Ana
Hi Julie Marie,
I haven't visited you enough to learn that you share my love of animals. I too, have saved many and will continue to do the same.
Thank God there are people like us who will take the time to help them when they need it.
She looks well taken care of. I hope you learn who she belongs to.
Hi Julie, I promise not to write as long a comment today! I have something for you on my blog , would love for you to stop by and pick it up when you get a chance! Have a wonderful day!
hugs~~ Daphne
So glad God lead her to you to take care of. What a beauty! Hopefully you will find her owners.
HELLO SWEET JULIE MARIE~OHHH HOW PRETTY IS SHE :) IM WITH YOU, I COULD BE THE NICEST PERSON BUT HURT ONE OF GOD'S CREATURE, AND ILL WANT TO RIP YOU APART!!! LAST YEAR A LADY WHO LIVE'S CLOSE BY GAVE ME HER SWEET LITTLE DOG TELLING ME HE WAS A HAND FULL!! I TOOK HIM HOME WITH ME BATH AND GROOM HIM, AND YES I FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM!!! THE NEXT DAY SHE CAME BACK FOR HIM, I DID GIVE HIM BACK, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT HE RAN AWAY!! TILL THIS DAY I CAN NOT STAND TO LOOK AT HER AND TOLD HER SOME VERY UNKIND THING!!!!
XO~MARI
Hi Julie Marie,
Aren't you the sweetest, and Gisselle is a darling too!
She is a lucky girl to have found such a tender heart as yours! Good luck on finding her home, if not it looks like she has already stolen your heart:-)
Hugs to you both:-)
Bella
As my hubby told me the right one will come along at the right time! Woke up one morning, and there she was laying on the carport after a storm. Needless to say she is our German Shepherd now as no one claimed her. It was the right time!
Hi Julie Marie, What a wonderful story and a happy ending for your new friend--She has found a great home- how truly wonderful-How sad for those people who have pets and dont care about them.Sincerely,Jonny
Awe, I found you over at Verde Farm, and you are just another angel here on earth. Anyone who takes care of the animals are the world's best as far as I am concerned. Wish you lived closer, and we could just start us a home for strays together. Thank you for taking Tess. Please stop by my place and meet Sophie Parsons, and check out my other babies. I am a new follower.
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