A few years ago we adopted a dog named Cheech from TLC - but, when our daughter got married last fall she decided to take Cheech to live with her. Since we were so happy with our experience with TLC - we decided to come back for another dog. My husband and I thought we would just start stopping in on our weekend off of work to see if any of your dogs bonded with us - and we found Hollie on our first trip out. I put my hand in her cage and she leaned up on the cage door and tried to give me kisses through the spaces in the bars. We had one of the workers bring Hollie out and we took her outside and played with her - that was it - love at first sight. I was shocked when my husband said "We will take her." We have been married for 25yrs. and had several pets during that time - but, this is the first time that he picked out the pet. He was so excited - like a kid - he even sat in the backseat of our car with her on the way home.
When we got home our youngest son was in the basement playing video games and my hubby brought Hollie downstairs to meet him. (we didn't tell our son that we were looking for a dog) Our son was shocked - he could not believe that his dad had picked out a dog. Hollie and Tommy (our son - in the picture with Hollie) bonded instantly - they are best pals. Tommy likes playing ball with Hollie in our backyard - his goal this summer is to teach her how to catch a frisbie and teach her to walk nicely on a leash. So far everyone who has come over and met Hollie - falls in love with her. What a great dog she is. Hollie loves her new fenced in yard - she is so quick - she runs back and forth in the yard - tossing her toys up in the air and catching them.
The staff at TLC were very kind and helpful - they even gave Hollie a booster shot and dog flu shot before we took her home. We couldn't ask for better care and service. The staff told us that the reason Hollie was given up was because her owner moved to an apartment where dogs were not allowed - and that the previous owner was quite distraught and had to have her sister drop Hollie off at TLC. We want Hollies previous family to know that we love her and that she has a nice home and yard of her own - she is very happy - and we promise to love her and keep her safe and happy for the rest of her life.
Thank you all again - for the great work that you do at TLC - not only for the families that have to give up their pets - but, for the families out there looking to bring a great pet into their home.
Very Sincerely Yours,
The Barkoski Family
