Monday, January 4, 2010

Happy Found Day

Do you know the story of Found Day? Four years ago on a cold January afternoon....

Hi we are Sadie and Max and this is our story. Our story begins on the day our lives nearly ended. Someone put us in a black garbage bag and left us in a dumpster with some newspapers and other trash...we were just about four weeks old. They say when one window closes another window opens and on that day, we had a wonderful window open. I don't know how long we were in the dumpster or why we were left there. I just know that when someone started throwing garbage on top of us, Sadie used the last of her energy and strength to whimper. Suddenly there was a rumbling noise and then light...bright light. Then a very kind face looked down at us and reached into the bag and scooped us up and gave us a little cuddle. He took us to a van and put us in a box with one of his shirts. We had a long ride ahead of us. He was working that day...three hours away from the place that would be our new home. He still had work to do when he found us. We heard him tell someone on the phone that he was having a bad day, a flat tire, a speeding ticket but he had a good surprise for her. He sounded happy when he mentioned the surprise.

The kind man gave us water to drink and cheese crackers...it was the best he had and we were grateful. One of his customers gave us a musical teddy bear. We really liked cuddling up to that but we were happiest when he was holding us. We felt safe with him.

Finally we arrived at the place that we would call home. He put us in the box and told us not to make a sound and carried us into the house, he wanted to surprise her. We could smell food cooking and we heard her voice for the first time. She was so happy to see him and as he placed the box on the counter we heard her say "Whats in the box" He told her to look in side and when she opened the box Sadie had to peek her head out and see. We heard the woman gasp. Then she looked in the corner of the box and saw Max. He was curled up in a ball, very sick and very scared. We heard her exclaim:
"OH MY GOSH THERE'S TWO OF THEM!!!"

She reached in the box and pulled us both out and cuddled us close just like he did. We really liked it. We were in a new house with new smells.We really liked it here. We heard them say they'd keep us both forever and we were so happy that we got to stay together. 

 Then (Sadie looking up, Max laying down)




and now (Sadie with the remote, Max on the window ledge) 
Couch potatoes with stadium seating!




They've made themselves at home and have been a source of constant joy in our lives. So what are they doing on my weight loss blog? They are my personal trainers who walk with me every single day!


Happy Found Day Sadie and Maxx, its been a wonderful four years, I want many many many more.



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20 comments:

  1. Hey! I did not know the story of Sadie and Max. Happy Found Day you two cute puppies!
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  2. Happy Found Day guys!
    This is the cutest story :D
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  3. What a great story! That was so kind of you and Ken to take them in! One of my cats was found wandering around the trash/dumpster area of the apartment building and the super took him in for his daughter, who turned out to be allergic so he posted signs in the building looking for someone who wanted a cat. And the rest is history!

    PS I moved my blog to Wordpress, the new address is http://notjustcelery.wordpress.com
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  4. FANTASTIC! I didn't know their story either! Thank you for being a rescuer.

    I'm amazed that there is still a market to BUY dogs when there are so many lovelies in need of good homes.

    My dog was abandoned with heart worm, a German Shepherd/Siberian Husky mix in 90 degree weather weighing in at 33lbs and completely dehydrated. Unpredictable medical treatment, a lot of love and patience and he's been consistently at 55lbs for 2 years, graduated from obedience school with AKC Canine Good Citizen award and hopefully has no memory of his life before us.

    Seriously, you guys are wonderful.
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  5. Happy Found Day, indeed! I've got tears in my eyes after reading that lovely story. Thanks so much for sharing it! Wishing you ALL a wonderful, beautiful year together!
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  6. I always shed a tear when I read their story! What a blessing!
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  7. What an adorable story, and how lucky all four of you are!!!
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  8. I always tear up when I read that story and the pictures make my heart hurt. I'm so happy you all found each other. I have 2 rescues and I can't imagine what their lives would have been like if our paths hadn't crossed. Happy new year to you and the Guppers.
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  9. Love Maxx and Sadie!! Happy found day! I'm sure they are spoiled pups and you are lucky to have found each other!!
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  10. Happy found day Sadie and Max!!
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  11. SO CUTE!!! That is so wonderful that you and the dogs have each other.

    - Sagan
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  12. Goosebumps!!! What a wonderful story...I'm so glad you found them. :)

    (We celebrate Wrigley's adoption date instead of his birthday, since we don't really know when he was born. So his special day is Feb. 15th! :)

    http://www.abitofsilliness.tumblr.com
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  13. Happy Found Day! What a great story. Those are two very lucky pups.
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  14. What a cool story! You should write a book. The story about Dewey the library cat was a best seller! ;-)
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  15. I'm going to go give my puppy an extra hug. Even though she wasn't found in the trash (@!#%!), the fact that someone gave her away -- a fully trained dog with a good temperament -- to a "kill" shelter will never cease to amaze me. Truly, some people shouldn't own pet rocks. They don't deserve the love a dog can give.

    I just realized today is an anniversary for me as well: it's House day. Two years ago today I took possession of my house. I still remember how kind and helpful you were when I was struggling with house hunting issues. Did I ever say thank you? Probably not, but I appreciated it!
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  16. So glad you found them and you have all been rewarded for taking them in.
    I'm sure they are great personal trainers.
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  17. Oh my goodness, what a sweet story! I never knew about Found Day!
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  18. Aww, I love your story! Happy Found Day, puppies!

    As a dog mommy of many years, I've never seen a huge dog lay on top of a sofa before! :-D
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  19. Happy Found Day Sadie and Max!!!!
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