It’s been a little more than a year since Loretta W. met Jane, her new pup, at the ASPCA Adoption Center in Manhattan, but it didn’t take long for her to become a full-fledged dog lover and devoted pet parent. Loretta shared the following story with us about her time with Jane so far.
February was the one-year anniversary of the morning I saw Jane's face on Petfinder and brought her home four hours later from the ASPCA Adoption Center. I never imagined myself with a points card at a pet store, having to slap my own hand to stop me buying another dog sweater, chew toy, grooming tool or accessory—but that's me now. I didn't see myself brushing a dog's teeth, massaging her joints and muscles, kissing her head or staying vigilant about her personal hygiene either, and now it's routine.
Most importantly, just before I took Jane in to the vet for her wellness check-up in October 2012—where she got a clean bill of health—I read through the 20+ pages of her medical records from her two months at the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital. I was so grateful to see the absolute VIP medical treatment Jane received as she was treated for pneumonia, anemia, mammary tumors (including one malignancy), an umbilical hernia and dental issues, plus getting spayed. It's thanks to the scrupulous care she was given at the ASPCA that I was able to end up with the best dog anyone could ever want.
She's a lot of fun, a real character, and makes me laugh all the time. My apartment building in Brooklyn is dog crazy, most of them rescues. Jane, while fundamentally independent, has many friends among the residents and dogs in the building, as well as among the people and dogs in the neighborhood and park. She's a completely established member of the community. Jane is especially wonderful with puppies and young dogs of any size—she is confident, extremely patient, tolerant and sweet. She's a real city girl.
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