Mabel - My friend

When I lived in Murrieta California.

I was living in a barn house above my sisters garage.

       We moved in with our 3 yr old pitbull, Molly dog. We thought, after a while, that she might like a friend. My husband and I had been on the look-out for a dog that Molly might like, and also one that we could rescue. We started out at a shelter in Lake Elsinore. We even brought Molly with us, because, we thought if we saw a dog we liked, they could meet. We walked around and saw two dogs that we wanted to introduce to Molly. I went into the office and filled out some papers so I could start the process. After I was done, the lady told me that they would not allow a dog to be adopted into a home that has a pitbull. I learned later that this shelter, has a very low tolerance for pits, and euthanizes them regularly. So, we waited. The right dog would come along.
      About 2 weeks later, I went into town. I was going to Big Lots in Murrieta. They happened to be right next door to a Petsmart. They were having an adoption event. As I was walking into the store I looked to my right and I saw this black and white dog (like Molly) curled up in a pen. I walked over to the pen. This lady immediately walked up to me and said, "Would you like me to take her out out so you can see her?" I said yes and she took her out. She immediately rolled over and showed me her freckled belly, begging for love. So, I called my husband, and said " I have found our dog." I just knew that Molly and Jerry would love her.

 Long story short...... Molly didn't quite love her, but they got along very well. Jerry found a companion that could keep up with his energy, and I found my shadow. I guess this girl just never forgot that I am the one who took her out of the cage. She was the most loyal to me. I am just realizing, now that shes gone, what an outstanding friend she was.

I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes, and it brings me great comfort.....

    "God will prepare everything for our perfect happiness in heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I believe she'll be there."  ( Billy Graham )
 
Rest in peace Mabel face.