Sunday, October 9, 2016

Opt to Adopt!


Welcome to The Angry Wolf Pack blog!

A big sloppy wet kiss to all the dog lovers out there.  I’m Jeffrey Evangelist, and I am the “pack leader” of  The Angry Wolf Pack.  Over the years The Angry Wolf Pack has grown although along the way we have lost a member.    

The Angry Wolf Pack consists of Opie, Andy, Barney, and Gidget.  All of the members of the pack are rescue dogs adopted from the Michigan Humane Society.  I could extoll about all of the wonderful things the Michigan Humane Society does, but you can research that on your own.

Here are five great reasons to adopt a rescue dog.

  1. It helps end animal homelessness.  Sure, it sounds corny, but the reality of it is that millions of animals every year end up in shelters through no fault of their own.  Sadly, some of them are euthanized because of a lack of cage space.  By adopting a rescue dog, you are helping end homelessness.
    Opie - Toy Poodle
  2. Flaunt it.  Nothing sounds cooler than to say you adopted a rescue dog.
    Andy - Yorkie-poo
  3. It solves your loneliness problem.  Your rescue dog will show you adoration, even if it’s an awkward moment.  I know I’ll never be able to use the bathroom alone again.

    Gidget (Maltese) Peeking in the Bathroom
  4. It’s recycling.  Everyone wants to be in on the recycling movement.  What a better way to prove to everyone that you care about the environment.
    Barney - Silky Terrier
  5. Unconditional love.  Your newfound friend won’t care that you didn’t pick up your dirty clothes or you came home late.
                            

Opie, Andy, Barney and Gidget all have backstories that would make any person cry, but it’s important to understand that the worst is behind them.  Don’t dwell on their past, although it’s a great conversation starter.  Psst  Guys, the ladies love stories where you saved your dog, and it saved your life also.

There is one thing that no one can prepare you for.  Many of the shelter dogs are grossly underweight or are in dreadful shape before they entered the shelter.  You’ll need to look past that.  Trust me, a few months of eating regularly will put on the pounds, and their hair will grow back if they were shaved.

Here’s a prime example.  This was Gidget looking her worst. 
This is from The Michigan Humane Society

She now weighs 6.5 pounds and has severely calmed down.

Lastly, by adopting a dog you won’t change the world, but you certainly will change the world of that dog.

- The Angry Wolf Pack

6 comments:

  1. Ah! I can't get over how cute your dog's face is!

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  2. Thanks! Andy is quite photogenic.

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  3. Awesome topic and adorable doggy!!!

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    1. Thank you! I think they're all great, but I might be biased.

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  4. Wonderful Blog, I currently have a black lab that I adopted from Leader Dog. I am also adopting two kittens in the next few weeks!

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    1. Thanks! Congrats on the adoptions. I can't imagine adding a kitten/cat to this pack.

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