Happy Adoptiversary, Charli!

[Adrianne Matzkin]

Three years ago this morning, I got an email saying that my application to adopt this incredible little puppy was approved! I flew from NJ to Detroit (TG for Continental miles!), rented a car and drove another hour to Western Ohio to meet her. It was love at first sight!!!

Charli was born in an Amish Puppy Mill. The said she was 'defective' because she was born with an umbilical cord hernia and PetLand wouldn't accept her 'defective' puppies for a pet store. Instead of killing her (which most puppy mills would have done since they can't get their money) shockingly she was surrendered to a rescue in Ohio, Animal Rescue House. 

I was told that she was 9.5 weeks old when we met. She had already been spayed and the hernia had been repair. I think she was 3-4 weeks younger. She is now 28" tall to her shoulder. This picture was taken when she had been living with us a week. She was able to lie on the center console of my daughter's Pathfinder. She was tiny! 

She might have gotten taller but she never filled out - lucky her!

Here she is a couple of months ago at the vet. She decided no how was the mean vet tech coming anywhere near her tush with that thing!! She really is a character. She has an incredible way of making us giggle all the time. 

 

There is an very strong bond with her sister, Samantha. They are always touching when they sleep - on my bed, of course.

She loves her Doodle Nephew, Mickey. 

Charli shares Moo with her best friend, Daisy aka Tootie.

There is such love between these doodles that they will sit patiently for their turn at whatever treat is being offered. From left to right is Daisy aka Tootie (Jeannie's doodle), Charli, Samantha, Sully (Jeannine's big guy) and the little chocolate is Jacquie's Bella. Jacquie's Blake aka Budge decided he preferred to play ball then sit for this family portrait. These 6 doodles spend lots of time together that they truly are a pack. 

I have been blessed to have been allowed to have this little girl in my life.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Happy Gotcha Day, Charli! Wishing you many many more happy years with your family and your pack!

[Adrianne Matzkin]

thanks K!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Happy gotcha day!!! 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Boy it seems like yesterday you were writing about getting Charli. And I love the way all your doodles and friends wrap their legs around each other. Happy Adoptiversary!

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

Happy adoptiversary! She's beaitiful!

[Angela Carter]

Lovely story and gorgeous photos!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

The pictures tell the whole story, Charli is such a gorgeous Doodle so congratulations today on her first Adoptanniversary! 

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

Happy adoptiversary!!!

Thank you for not only for ng Charli a great life but also for everything you do for all of the doodles you help.

[Adrianne Matzkin]

thanks Andy!!! right back at you!! I have seen on FB group a few doodles with seizure disorder and have recommended that they join DK and then your group. You do so much for doodles!!!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Adrianne, I loved this post and all the photos. Happy Anniversary!! I think you were both blessed!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Happy Adoptiversary. What a lucky day for both of you.

[Sue & Lily Grace]

Happy Gotcha Day Charli, you have a great family. Enjoy your Day.