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2008

Evan being cool as usual

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A Sad Adoption

Posted by Bob C. (rjcronk) in Adoptions

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I know that adoptions are supposed to be a happy event. However once in awhile their is an orphane that every one in the whole shelter falls in love with.

In this case it was a big pit bull named Evan.

Evan would sit in his kennel and sit happly as people and other dogs passed him by. He did not have to worry ever about getting out. Most of the volunteers would eagerly take this big dog out just to get one of his smiles and a kiss from this gentle giant.

Evan was an SPCA seizure, who some how kept his great disposition. He also came in with his friend Elizabeth, who is equally as calm but still needing a home.

I guess it was Evans smile and good nature that made every one love him. Every one is so concerned about his well being in his new home. Evan I pray you have a good life as you certainly are a wonderful dog

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Susan (susan9207)
3 months ago

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I know what you're going through. Maybe it's human vanity, but there's always a little part of you that worries that the new owner will not love the dog or cat as much as you did and care for it as well. Fortunately that's usually not the case.

Yes, it's nice to have someone say keep in touch with the new owner, but so often the new owners say they will let you know how things are going, and then they don't. They just disappear, leaving you to wait forever for the promised email and photos. Thank goodness there are enough caring people out there who will take a moment to keep in touch. It's that little bit of kindness that helps you go through the next pain of parting.

Good luck. I'm sure this little guy will be very happy in his new home. Maybe they'll even decide to adopt his sister.

Cheryl (cherries33)
3 months ago

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I agree with DeeDee. Keep in touch if you can. I foster and keep in touch with my adopters. It' very reassuring to see them happy in their new homes. It would have been great if Elizabeth had been able to go with him.

Anonymous
3 months ago

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Bob, you are one of those special folks that wear your compassion on your sleeve. Evan should be fine and I see no harm in keeping in contact with his new family every once in a while to see how Evan is adjusting. I think that this exact thing happens in most shelters, so you are certainly not alone in this way of thinking. It's very difficult to be happy and sad at the same time.