We’re all rescue dogs, but Muggsy was the only one picked out of a shelter.  He was listed on Petfinder and his background would have made Oprah cry.   Many rescues come from abusive situations and may be confused and frightened sitting in an adoption facility.  They wait in kennels and crates with strangers peering at them, wishing  they were somewhere else. . .  Like a home, but their promotional skills may be lacking and their 30 seconds to impress fails to get them a golden ticket.   Some dogs have that ‘Ellen’ personality – bubbly and warm –  makes you just want to scoop them up and take them home.  But what about the others that are more reserved and unsure?

Muggsy is the happiest dog in the world, but he didn’t arrive that way.   When myMom brought him home, he did not exude ‘pet’ karma.   But we welcomed him into our home(sort of – myMom made us be nice), sent him to puppy school and now I have a confident, happy, mischievous little brother who ALWAYS wants me to play with him.  It’s exhausting how happy he is.

The point is …shelter puppies should all see at least one episode of American Idol and learn from those brave contestants who screw up their courage and try to impress the judges (some more desperately than others).   “You’re going to a home!” is the doggie equivalent of “You’re going to Hollywood, baby!”.

That’s just my opinion… do you agree?

Yours drooly,

Dax

A little doggie whispered in my ear that Oprah is considering adopting another dog.    All the Busy Dogs are wagging with excitement over the news.  They are also concerned about the plight of so many good dogs in need of a home.   We all hope that Oprah chooses her next canine companion, be it a puppy or a more mature dog, from a deserving shelter.  She has featured puppy mills and rescue organizations on her show many times and this would give much needed attention to the thousands of dogs who are waiting to be loved.

Oprah, please don’t just go back to PAWS in Chicago and find another Sadie. . . showcase stories of how seemingly hopeless dogs have been rehabilitated and bond successfully with their new families.  Talk about all the great mixed breeds that are just as smart and wonderful as the pure breeds, and are waiting for a chance to have a home.  Use your great power to convince people to consider adopting a dog from a reputable shelter so that the no-kill shelters don’t have to turn any away.

With the crisis in Haiti and the housing crisis in our own country, there is a HUGE need for people to not only to open their wallets, but their hearts as well, to the plight of so many dogs in need.

We applaud Oprah for all of her past efforts in bringing attention to pet adoptions and support of shelters.

Oprah, here’s a suggestion….. adopt a rescue dog… name it TomCruise (you can call it Cruiser for short)….and then let it jump on your couch till its heart’s content!

Does anyone have any other suggestions?