Last
month we at Baark! held a writing contest. We asked readers to tell us the
story of their rescued or adopted animal and why they have made such a great
pet, and you delivered. After carefully reading the many entries we have selected
the three age group winners. For the next three weeks we will print their
beautiful stories in this Baark! column. This week’s winner, representing the
18 + group is Tegan Springate age- 27. Thank you and congratulations Tegan!!
The Story of Exuma
I found my rescue dog a little over three years
ago. She is a stunning Potcake, from the
island of Exuma, who I named Exuma (Zoom for short)! When I found her, I couldn't have created a
better story.
We pulled up to the
house where she was born, while her Dad was tied up to a doghouse with a metal
chain and was aggressively trying to attack the car we were in. I stepped out of the car, as about 8-10
children were exiting the house. As I
walked up to the front step, a tiny puppy came running from behind the house
and came straight to my feet and sat on my toes. I picked her up, and as I looked into her
golden-brown eyes, I knew I had found what I was looking for. The children of the house said I was free to
take her, as they had no interest in keeping her. We left a bag of dog food for the Dad, in
hopes he would get a good meal.
We took her back to
my family’s home and gave her a quick bath, and it was off to the vet to get
her shots and paperwork in order for me to bring her back to Canada. She flew back
with me to Canada, to a rude-awakening of icy-cold weather, but true to how
most Potcakes are, she loved the snow!
Exuma has been with me through everything, including the break-up of a
long-term relationship, achieving a second degree, and our most current
adventure.
Our latest adventure
has taken us all the way to England where I have begun a new job and a new
life. She completed the long flight
better than I could have imagined. She
is the most amazing dog, and has fully adjusted to a new place, new people, and
new home. She has also made the transition for me much easier, as I have never
felt too homesick because I have her.
Exuma is the perfect dog, and is always in tune with my health,
feelings, and workload. She makes me
smile everyday and is the most comforting dog to be around. She is always up for a cuddle. She frequently gets people commenting on how
lovely she is and how unique looking she is.
Exuma is my best friend, the biggest part of my life, and I don’t know
what I would do without her!
Please spay and neuter
your animals, this simple procedure saves lives and decreases the suffering of
unwanted animals.
This column is proudly
brought to you by BAARK! the Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness.
For more information
contact us at info@baarkbahamas.org, (427.SPAY)
or visit our website www.baarkbahamas.com
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