I had gone to the shelter to visit a dog that was taken up there that was found at our son's daycare.
I saw "Lou" (his kennel name) there and he looked so sad. He was curled up near the front of the kennel so you could touch him through the cage, but he looked SO SAD. I felt a connection to him as he reminded me of my rescue Jackson when I adopted him 6 years ago. I thought about Lou for days and then saw that he was going to be euthanized on this one particular day. I called our daycare administrator who is involved with rescue and the shelter in town and told her, "I am going to go get that dog". She said that she would help me find him a home. She said that she loved the fact that I didn't have a plan, but I was willing to take a chance for this dog. Well, it's September 1st, and we still have this guy. He had heartworms that had to be treated which is a 3 month process of treatment and healing. He actually just went to a new home for a week, but he didn't get along with their young lab that wasn't fixed. That lab was very hyper and territorial of their yard. Axyl gets along with our dogs fine, but chases the cats. Axyl is very playful and likes to run around the yard in circles but stays close by so he can see me and be near me. He is excellent on a leash! His body is solid muscle and beautiful.
He came into my life when I was struggling with infertility. I would take Axyl on our nightly walks which gave me a chance to clear my mind. I got to focus on him and work with him to trust me, and me learn to trust him. It's always challenging when you meet a new dog because you don't know their true disposition. I imagine they feel the same about this new adult that has just taken them home!
On our first walk together, he just sat in the driveway afraid to walk with me. Within the next few days, he was walking like a pro. He is so loving and loves to be pet. When I sit on the floor, now he crawls into my lap and puts his head in my legs so I can rub his ears. He will roll over in my lap so I can rub his belly.
He is still timid about car rides. He won't jump into the car when you open the door. I have to pick him up and put him in the back seat. He just lays there and is perfectly content.
I am so happy to have found this sweet boy! In July, we found out we were pregnant. I thank Axyl all the time for giving me an opportunity to focus on him and not myself. I am so appreciative that he gave me the chance to earn his trust and become good friends. Of all my rescue dogs, Axyl is by far my favorite. I can't wait for him to meet his future owner and forever change their life!
xoxo,
Kelly
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