Heard Online – Adoption Stories

TAILS challenged our readers to tell us their adoption story in “Twitter-ese”—140 characters or less.

Here is what you tweeted …
“My daughter and friends found my Louie a few blocks from their school. We looked for his [guardian], but no one showed. Now he’s teaching us life lessons with love.” 
@Kana K

“He rescued me.” 
@Jake K

“Shawnee found us on a trail at Giant City State Park while walking with our dog, Mars. She followed us a 1/2 mile back to the car.” @Lori B

“Bonzo was one of the 12 Strays of Christmas. $12 for years of happiness and companionship = A Steal!” 
@Abby B

“Someone dumped our pup at our vet office the day after our dear dog died … maybe not a cover story, but she was meant for us.”
@Jenny S

“Tres was shot and 
left in the woods to die before a rescue organization found him and amputated his leg. Now he’s the happiest tripod Great Pyrenees in the world!” @Amy L

“Abbie was given to a rescue after swallowing a razor blade! I fostered her and fell in love with the little troublemaker from Hell!” 
@Julie J

“100 applications in, we were chosen to give Makena her home. Now she’s a certified pet assisted therapy partner and brings smiles to many faces.” @Pam H

Tagged animal adoption, March 2012