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I was found roaming the streets in Los Angeles, fending for myself with<br />
no one to care for me. If I’d been taken to a shelter, I would have never<br />
made it out because I had a bunch of issues: I threw temper tantrums,<br />
guarded my food and toys, and was sensitive to touch.<br />
So my rescuer took me to a foster home and from<br />
there I was adopted and found my forever home.<br />
Meet<br />
Charlie Bear<br />
the Rescue Dog<br />
Pretty cool story, huh?<br />
June is Pet Appreciation Month and I guess that means how much you humans appreciate<br />
your pets. But I have a different take on it. I would like to tell you what I appreciate the most as a dog<br />
in your household:<br />
When you find the month of June rolling<br />
around and your pet is looking up at you with<br />
what my Mom Peep calls “sweet tease eyes,”<br />
remember we appreciate you as much as you<br />
appreciate us. Woofs and Wiggles to you all<br />
and have a GREAT spring and summer.<br />
Written by B.J. Taylor<br />
Before I came to live here, Mom and Dad had a diabetic cat named Red. He needed two insulin shots a day—one in the<br />
morning and another at night. They tried having friends and family come over and give him his shots whenever they<br />
had to be away, but Red turned into a raging lion and resisted. That wasn’t good. He needed that insulin to survive. So<br />
Mom and Dad went online, found a professional pet sitter, interviewed her, and then hired her. And guess what? Red<br />
loved this woman. She was calm and soothing and gave him the insulin shots with ease. Everyone was happy.<br />
Top 10 Things I Appreciate:<br />
Attention. Especially after you come home. I missed you!<br />
My food on time. I’m all about routine and I love to know when it’s coming.<br />
Treats. A variety of flavors and shapes please.<br />
Fresh water. An ice cube or two once in a while makes that water so cool.<br />
Belly rubs and ear massages. Oooohhhh, they feel so good.<br />
Full body hugs. Wrap your arms around me and squeeze gently.<br />
A comfy place to sleep. Your bed or mine? Doesn’t matter, as long as it is soft and warm.<br />
Flea prevention medication. Those pesky things drive me nuts.<br />
Walks and romps. The more of those the better.<br />
Charlie Bear is a 3-year-old muttigree who<br />
believes he won the lottery. No way could life<br />
have been predicted to turn out this good.<br />
In fact, his Mom Peep, B.J. Taylor, wrote the<br />
story of Charlie Bear’s first year in their lives.<br />
It’s an emotional, heart-tugging story that<br />
includes the big dog, Rex (Mom Peep’s<br />
forever love):<br />
Charlie Bear: What a Headstrong Rescue<br />
Dog Taught Me about Life, Love, and<br />
Second Chances www.bjtayloronline.com<br />
Communication. Use baby talk or whispers in my ear…I love it all because I love you.<br />
P.S. Don’t forget to spread the word:<br />
Rescue Dogs<br />
Make great Family Pets!<br />
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