Wonderful World Wednesday
White
Dog often wonders if her brother Quinn once had a loving human who cared for
him but who died or was forced to leave him wandering the streets to end up at
a city kill shelter. Quinn’s story is, of course, buried in his head and he
never speaks of what led to his joining the WDA. But Quinn is a beautiful boy. While
he was terrified, underweight and matted, it didn’t seem as though he had endured a
lifetime of being unloved or had chosen homelessness.
Homelessness
leads to hopelessness…both in dogs and in humans. And when creatures give up,
the world loses potential and possibilities. A hand up not only helps those in
need but revives lost strength and energy that may someday make a HUGE
difference in the world.White Dog found this story wonderful because at her darkest hour, one teen’s world was changed, her talent recognized, and her loved ones saved...and the world rescued an enormous potential.
By Good News Network Monday, January 16, 2012
Originally published: January 13, 2012 9:09 AM Updated: January 13, 2012 10:33 PM
By joie.tyrrell@newsday.com,, jo.napolitano@newsday.com
Intel
semifinalist Samantha Garvey spoke Friday of a "new beginning" for
her and her family.
The
same holds true for their spunky pit bull, Pulga, whom they were able to spring
from a shelter thanks to an anonymous donor.
Now, thanks to news
reports on TV and print, the 17-year-old student and her family have been
flooded with offers of help, including a 3 bedroom home available soon from
Suffolk County Social Services and money from a kind stranger to retrieve the
beloved family pets from an animal shelter.
She said she never
thought her biggest worries would be eliminated in a day. The family pets,
including a dog, cat and turtles were also invited to move into the Long Island
rental home, once repairs are completed in ten days.
The White Dogs have paws
crossed that, whether Samantha wins or not, that she will go on to make a
difference in the world…and to pay forward the wonderful opportunities she received..
13 comments:
Thanks for reminding me that it is a wonderful world! What a lovely story.
What a heartwarming story
Dachshund Nola
What a wonderfully touching story. We loved reading it.:) Thank you so much for your positive thoughts for Kobe. Auntie Kim still has not heard anything.:(
Love,
Teddy Bear & Sierra
Thhat is a wonderful story and something tells me that the young girl will indeed pay it forward.. Makes the heart feel warmer.. Hugs GJ xx
That is a wonderful story and she is an incredible human!
It is amazing how one small change for a person (or animal) can make all the difference....
Wasn't that just a wonderful story! We wish that girl, her pup,and her family all the very best in their futures.
Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Such a heartwarming story. Thank You.
As for homeless pet....wouldn't it be nice if they could only talk and tell you where they came from. Right now I'm perched on the edge of my chair as a little stray dog that came into our lives yesterday is snuggled up behind me. I know she probably has a wonderful home somewhere as she is well cared for, but no identification whatsoever. Hope her owners see the ad we put in the paper.
We are so happy for this girl and her family! Her faith in humankind will get stronger and it will deepen her belief in her own abilities.
Cheers,
Jo, Stella and Zkhat
That was a wonderful story. Paws crossed they live happily ever after. Thanks for sharing. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
Thanks for the smile today. Wonderful story.
Well, the world is full of wonderful opportunities. And both human and animals should never lose hope.
Thank you for sharing this story with us WDA.
As for Quinn, I'm pretty sure he's just happy that he found his way into a happy home like yours.
Huggies and Cheese,
Haopee
What a wonderful story, thanks so much for sharing.
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