Dear Poodle Rescue of Houston,

As a regular volunteer at Poodle Rescue of Houston (PRH), I know that receiving “happy tails” from satisfied adopters is important. Hearing the stories and seeing the pictures always causes me to redouble my efforts on behalf of all the wonderful rescue dogs we have in our adoption program so my “happy tail” is long overdue. My 16 year old poodle passed away a year before I started volunteering at PRH. I thought volunteering would be worthwhile and would give me the “dog fix” I was badly in need of, but I had no intention of adopting. Well, that resolve lasted all of four months. In April of 2010, I was volunteering the day that Honey arrived at PRH as a rescue along with three other dogs. She didn’t look anything like these pictures then but I saw her and she saw me and I knew within minutes of my first interaction with her that she would be mine. Once she was vetted, I learned she was six and a half years old and was heart worm positive but would be treated before I took her home. Older dogs tend to get over looked by adopters which is always surprising to me because they have so much to offer. I have owned and greatly loved four poodles so far in my lifetime but never have I had such a connection with a dog as I have with Honey. I am over the moon for this dog. She is everything I could ever want in a pet and companion and then some. She makes me smile every day and brings great joy to my life. As an added benefit she and my cat fell instantly in love. I must include a disclaimer lest you think I am “one of those people” who constantly dress their dog. Honey and I have an agreement; once on Halloween for the neighborhood kids (she was a big hit) and once a year for Christmas cards. Thank you Poodle Rescue for all the wonderful work you do, for all the suffering you alleviate and for bringing this little angel into my life.

Karen J

Volunteer, Poodle Rescue of Houston

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