Adopting a dog
What:
Adopting a dog
Where:
Best Friends Rescue, all over Brisbane
When:
Wait until after Christmas when the abandoned pets arrive, or when you're ready.
How much:
About $250 for starters
Ever since fleeing the family home all those years ago, I have felt something missing from my life. Spare cash? Certainly. Home cooked meals? That too. Aside from all that, a certain gentle presence has been lacking, in the shape of a Jack Russell Terrier. Those little bundles of unconditional love, who literally wet themselves when you open the door and to whom the prospect of going for a walk with you is brain-meltingly exciting. And when you're feeling down or simply a bit tired, they smile at you with their kind eyes, jump onto your lap and go to sleep.
After years of searching, I finally found my trusty sidekick Tess last week and instantly, life is better. She has a few neuroses to iron out, but so would you if you were dumped by your family and lived in a cage for the last couple of months. She's so happy and thankful to have a new home; it's a joy to behold.
Sure, it's a huge responsibility and I have no doubt there will be times when she drives me nuts. Regardless, I cannot recommend adopting a dog highly enough. Give Best Friends Rescue a call this summer, I dare you. You'll know when you see yours!
By Max Olijnyk
Ambience: Other
Location: Urban
Keywords: Pets
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