She's "Unadoptable". . . NO. Your wrong.

[Elizabeth]

As many of you know, my husband and I decided to foster Sophie for Second Chance Rescue. She is our first foster dog. Last night, my husband and I talked for hours about this wonderful experience we have had.

See, she has been through alot, escpecially taking in to account the fact she could not see much. She had lived for her whole life in one home and was well taken care of there to my knowledge. Due to difficult life circumstances, the owner had to surrender her to a humaine society. This was Sophies first obstacle. She laid there in the back of the kennel, scared. It must have been terrifying to be in a cage, and not know who is walking by, or who all of those barking dogs were. This is where she was labeled "unadoptable" by the Humane Society. Thankfully, Second Chance found her. They made it there mission to not only find her a home, but to help her get her eyes fixed. Things were finnally looking up for Sophie- though she didn't know it yet.
This is where Don and I come in. Sophie became our first foster dog. She had a hard time adjusting to a new home at first. She did alot of submissive urinating, but we worked through that the first week. She ran into everything, but that improved over the first week. The second week, we realized she was terrified of the our lower level. Only four setps to conquer, we helped her to get over that fear (at least in our home) and she now travels freely through the house. We worked on getting her used to being left alone- this was hard for her at first. The third week was so wonderful, she finally felt safe in her kennel and the traces of seperation anxiety had passed. I finallly felt comfortable leaving her at the groomers, where she recieved a makeover.
After the doctors appointment to determine if Sophie was a canidate for surgery, I talked with Linda at Second Chance. She told me that they were getting donations from all over for Sophie to have her surgery. I was so excited! Sophie was going to get her surgery! They had us scheduled for December 1st and we were so excited for her. She was going to get her sight!
December 1st was a hard day. I said goodbye to Sophie and went to work while my husband brought her in for her surgery. I didn't know I could get so worried about a dog- but I was praying everything would go alright. Everything went well, a the journey of recovery began.
She looked absolutely miserable. I gave Linda from Second Chance a call, and she gave me a pep talk for the rough night ahead. She told me about DoodleKisses and that they were able to raise all of the money for her surgery. I was overwhelmed with joy.. I knew alot of people were looking forward to see Sophie recover.
Sophie quickly learned how to reach her face with her back legs. So, my husand and I took shifts overnight lying with her. Sophie woke up every 2-3 hours.
December 2nd, The nex day, was facinating! More for her than us. She discovered everything all over again. It was a fun day, and her checkup went wonderful. My husband and I read through the doodlekisses website, crying. That night we talked for hours about "Sophie girl".We have become attatched. I guess we just weren't cut out to be foster parents.
Today, December 3rd Sophie has overcome one of her largest obstacles. Finding a Forever home. My husband and I are in love with this girl! We have decided to make her a part of our family, forever. After everything she has been through, we know it will be so wonderful for her not to feel abandoned again. She is truly a blessing to us. Though she has a long road to recover, we will nurture her every step of the way.

[Elmo the Bear]

I think you've done a fantastic thing by taking on Sophie and I'm sure she will repay you in love for many years to come. I always think we grow a stronger bond with our dog if there is an obstacle to overcome and we overcome it together..

... well done you !

[Christa]

My tears went from sadness to hope and now to unmidigated joy!!!! you are an angel. Patti Cake send kisses

[Tante & Jordan & now Annie!]

Tears.... of joy!

[Ali]

Okay, that story made me cry. I want to be a foster parent one day, but like you, I will probably get my first foster dog and then adopt. But this is in the far future when I have a backyard and the room to have a couple big dogs. Anyways, I am so glad there are people like you in the world.

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

Sophie's story is truly a touching story. I don't believe that a dog with impaired sight is UNADOPTBLE. We adopted Mariner after he had lost his sight (due to an accident at 8 weeks old). He adapted to our house and our other dogs. Blind dogs can live a happy life, their other senses become more acute. Fortunately over the past year he has regained alot of sight. Sophie and Mariner are now both in the sighted world. Miracles do happen.

[Lynne Fowler-Oodles of Doodles]

I cannot believe that it was just last weekend that we were praying that Sophie comes through her surgery and would be able to find her forever home by Christmas. We were hopeful, but now to read the news that it is really going to happen is wonderful. There really is a Santa Paws!

[Paula]

I am so happy to hear that you are a "foster failure"! Thank you, thank you, thank you for being our Sophie Girl's forever mom and dad! I cannot tell you how releived I am to hear that she will not have to start all over again! This is the best possible ending!

[Denise, Winnie, and AngelAbby]

Oh what an amazing Christmas gift you all have been to each other. What more could you ask for than something else to love who will love you back - unconditionally!! What a blessing for you all.

[Kathy]

Everyone has said everything for me! Thanks for sharing with us!
Kathy

[Leslie and Halas]

Congrats on your new addition! Sophie and you are very special. And lucky to have each other.