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Kedzie Our First Child
What a beautiful gal Kedzie is!
My wife and I adopted Kedzie (“Sara” was her name at PCHS) in June of
2004. Although I grew up with dogs and have always been a huge animal
lover, I was hesitant to adopt at the time because my wife and I were
both very busy (who isn’t?). I just wanted to be sure that we would be
able to give a dog the time and energy that he/she needed. Eventually,
my wife convinced me to go with her to PCHS “just to look at the dogs,”
knowing full well what the outcome would be. Her scheme worked, and we
left with a playful, energetic border collie/hound/beagle mix. Not only
had I given in to getting a dog, but against my better judgment, I
agreed to get a pup that required A LOT of stimulation. A year and a
half later, my only regret is putting off the trip to the humane society
for so long. The reality of a busy schedule is that you just have to
make time for what’s important, and Kedzie’s happiness and well being is
of the highest importance to us. Kedzie and her buddy, Chico, playing in the pool. |
Adopting
a pet is a serious commitment and does require a great deal of time and
effort. These animals count on us to hold up our end of the bargain
when we agree to take care of them forever, and they deserve nothing
less. While this means hard work at times, the rewards far outweigh the
effort. In our experiences with Kedzie, no matter how much we give her,
she always manages to give us even more in return… the best part is, she
doesn’t even realize it.