BEFORE

Hi, I am Duffy , a handsome shepherd mix.   I have been here  patiently waiting in my little kennel for seven long years. I have never lost  hope, but I have to admit, my chances for my own forever home  are  looking a little dismal. I arrived at the shelter when I was a four month old  pup and was adopted right away. But there was some trouble with my family and  I ended up being returned to the shelter because they weren’t treating  me very well. That was when I was about 2 years old, and here I have sat  ever since. I am now 9 years old and I am just wondering, how much longer  do I have to wait? I have seen hundreds of friends come and go over these  seven years, and I am just as handsome  as they were (even more than some  !) and have lots of personality. I am friendly and cheerful. Always up for my  favorite games of tug of war and fetch. I know I am considered a mature  adult now, but I have many great years ahead of me. I would be perfectly  content to hang out with a family in their living room watching football, the  news, maybe the dog whisperer  or whatever they want really, their  choice. I don’t need a lot of exercise, but I do love leisurely walks, which I  am very good at. I don’t pull or chase after cats. I weigh about 50 lbs. Just  the perfect size to cuddle up in one of those comfy dog beds I  have heard about. I am healthy and affectionate and I really am begging  for a chance at my own home and family. Just think about it please. And if you  decide to  give me my  chance, I won’t let you down. Call my best  fan, Kathy @ 305-401-4693 or email her at klcremer@aol.com and she will set it up for  us.

AFTER

After 10 years in his kennel, Duffy has hit the jackpot with his new mommy. He enjoys the company of his raccoon friends as his mom is a wildlife rescuer and rehabs injured raccoons. This is his mom’s story about Duffy’s settling in”

 Today was my first day back to work and I was worried how he would with me gone. I came in the door and he ran over to me, tail wagging  and a bunch of licks.  I  was wondering what I would come home to…but everything was perfect.  I’m sending a few pictures that I took on Sunday. Duffy likes to lay  near the raccoons cage, it’s like he found a new companion.  The last  picture I think says it all…”Home at Last”!