Wordless Wednesday: Change a Pet’s Life Day
by Christy Caplan
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January 24, 2017 
We passed by this truck on our walk today — very cool old (retro) truck but totally out of place!
Sometimes Walter’s ears flip over so I put them back “as designed”. Today is “change a pet’s life day” so in the comments tell me in one sentence how you have changed the life of one of your animals!
I’ll go… I changed Shermie’s life by introducing Nosework as we found an activity for a reactive dog!
Happy Wordless Wednesday!
Our ears do the same thing and Mom is always flipping them back into place. I think our lives changed when Bailie arrived and Mom discovered dog sports. We are now addicted and expanding. Nose work is still number one for me.
Those ears are always flipping over – especially on Bruiser. Us too! I’m not sure what we did before Nosework frankly… 🙂 Thanks!
Oh, flippy ears are so cute!
My husband and I changed the lives of all four of our pets by rescuing them from abuse, neglect, and abandonment. They have also changed our lives just as much by showing us the power of resilience and willingness to love and trust.
Thanks! Those flippy ears are always causing problems. That’s amazing and inspiring that you adopted and saved four of your beautiful munchkins. I agree that my life has changed for the better as well as a result of bringing our guys into our home over the years! XO
We changed the life of our granddog, Pierre when we decided to let him live with us instead of moving to Alaska with my daughter. She got married and the housing where her husband lived did not allow pets. It was supposed to be temporary but he and Bentley bonded so tightly that we decided he should stay with us. He joined our family right after our 12-year-old Golden passed away. He was Bentley best bud and we were all so depressed. Pierre brought us back our joy ♥
The two of them look like BFFs – it was clearly meant to be — Oh what a back story Pierre has! I didn’t know — I love this narrative. Was your daughter sad? I’m sure happy for you!!
I changed Riggs life by taking him back in when his owners couldn’t keep him anymore.
That’s so awesome so you took him back in – I bet his dog pack is so happy (and you) he’s back!
What a cool truck!
Thank you! It was SO random and parked on my street!
I changed Popoki’s life by busting her out of the shelter and giving her a forever home! I’ve had her for almost 1.5 years now, and I can’t really remember what life was like without her.
Love those floppy ears!
Thanks! That’s awesome! It’s amazing how fast time goes and how these wonderful animals quickly become part of the pack!
Ruby has this problem with her ears, too!
Let’s see, I guess, I will focus on Rosie. Our cat Rosie wandered into our yard back in 2009 when we still lived in the city. She was like a walking skeleton and her ears showed signs of serious frost bite. It was July when we found her (or she found us) so clearly she had spent the winter outside. She’s happy, well-fed, and warm now!
Thanks! It’s amazing she found you all and I think it’s awesome you took her in and now she’s won the jackpot with your pack!
That’s a great question! With Haley, I’ve helped her overcome most of her fear and reactivity issues. We’ve worked really hard on building trust and confidence and it’s made the world of difference in her life. She’s so much happier and relaxed in those situations that used to be very tense for both of us.
It’s really rewarding to help a pet and change the quality of their life. Sometimes that means giving them a good home with food and shelter and other times it means helping them with emotional or behavioral problems.
I think it’s amazing to see the impact positive training makes for reactive dogs – same for Sherm. I agree that the reward to two fold. Hugs to sweet Haley!
We always say “fix your ear” and sometimes Luke will shake his head to do just that! I think it’s just a coincidence though, I don’t think he really knows what we’re saying. 🙂
He might 😉 I’m convinced Bruiser understands me… although to your point, he probably doesn’t…
Rescuing a puppy mill survivor and treating the epilepsy that developed once rescued 4 months ago has made a total new life for a dog who is just now learning how to be a dog after 4 years in a cage. And I’m rewarded by that rescue every single day with her trust and love.
What a wonderful rescue story – I’m sure she is so grateful every day for you and all that you’ve done. Sherm also had to learn to be a dog after we brought him home. Nothing is more rewarding than watching that transformation. Thank you for sharing.
The slow, subtle changes fuel my days and make me smile, inside and out. Sherm is lucky to have you. Kudos!
Thank YOU! I hope he feels that way!
We changed Ducky’s life a little over 4 years ago when we got her out of the shelter, where she had spent the majority of her first 7 months of life. She has been a handful, a challenge; but I can’t imagine life without her. She gets snarky with Shadow at times, but when she’s at daycare I think Shadow really misses her.
And I think it’s so wonderful you invited Ducky into your home and family. Sometimes those that challenge us – have lessons for us! I’ve decided that Sherm teaches me patience! I also cannot imagine life without him even in the hardest of time. That’s wonderful thank you for sharing!
I feel that way about Shermie – when he goes to work with Mike I do miss him! Even though he’s reactive and resource guards and some days are more challenging than others – I cannot imagine for one second what life would be like without him. He’s snoring next to me as I write this – I’mm so glad Ducky found you!