| Kelly, a senior terrer mix, was all alone after
her elderly owner passed away and nobody in the family was able
to keep her. Yet even though her life had been turned upside-down,
Kelly remained calm and upbeat. It was almost as if she knew
she'd get another chance to brighten the life of another human
friend.
That opportunity came in August. Kelly's photo had been featured
in the Monterey Herald's Pic-a-Pet animal ads, and when May and
William Wong saw her photo they knew she was the dog they had
been waiting for. Lifelong dog lovers, the Wong's beloved Sheltie,
Toby, had passed away several years before. A big believer in
the power of prayer, May knew that when the time was right, the
perfect dog would come along for them. Thankfully, that dog was
Kelly.
In their mid 80's, the Wongs knew that an older dog would be
just their speed, and Kelly has turned out to be the perfect
match. Now called Tammy, she made herself at home right away,
hopping up on the bed at night to nestle between her new human
companions. She loves to go on errands, sitting quietly in the
back seat and watching out the window. She goes for daily walks
with May at Lake El Estero in Monterey, and May is convinced
that Tammy knows exactly how fast and far to walk, and never
pulls on the leash to cause May to become unsteady. "She's my
therapy," says May.
"Our friends wondered why we would adopt an old dog," says May.
"We tell them, she's not old, she's just mature, like us!" The
Wongs would like to encourage all "mature" folks to consider
adopting an older animal. "Tammy is a godsend to both of us.
She understands us, is calm, quiet, and accommodates me when
we go for walks. We love her. May God bless your good work for
the animals." |
