Sunday, March 11, 2007

Pookie aka Nia

Pookie is a Pointer/Brittany mix. She was in an overcrowded shelter near Cincinatti, OH and was in danger of euthanasia. A good samaritan is pulled her to safety.

This is what had been reported about her:

Pookie is terrified at the shelter. And I don’t believe from her reaction to me she has led an easy life. It took over 10 minutes to get her to come out and meet me. Once out she would hit the floor if I tried to pet her. They said she ignored the cats in the front office and she was just as sweet as can be with me but frantic to get out of there. They aren’t full right now but the director has been on vacation and is coming back Monday so all bets are off after that. Not that they aren’t rescue friendly but they are high kill. Hope you can take her as it may be her only way out of there. She’s about 35-40 lbs maybe.

Report from Amy who was overnight overnight hostess to Pookie on a two-day transport:

Pookie made it to MN today! The Appel family is going to foster to adopt her. She is very sweet! She spent

the night here after spending the day with Karen.

She now has 2 very dog savvy boys to keep her busy, Travis and Dylan ages 10 and 12 respectively and a fur brother, Smitty the Beagle.


First report from Pookie's new family:

She as been wagging her tail and playing like crazy! It will take some time
for her to get adjusted, but she is already well loved.

Please share this email with everyone in the group.

Thanks again,
The Appel Family


Debby had another update soon thereafter:

I just talked to Bryan and Wendy, and Pookie is doing GREAT! They can hardly believe how well she is doing. She is showing no signs of fear, is getting along with their Beagle, Smittie, and loves the kids and everyone. I think she's home and she knows it!

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