Rumor's day on the spotlight!

gene · 07-12-2008, 04:29 PM

Angels for Animals is where I got Rumor through petfinders.com. Well today they had their 3rd annual reunion party with prizes, food, Chinese auction, vendors, games, agility, etc. I got there with Rumor when they opened, then my cousin, her daughter and Chewie met us later. All day the staff kept coming up and asking if that was "Roman" (Rumor's name from them that I changed). It was like he was a celebrity. He must have had his picture taken 100 times! (He wanted to say that he knows how Bocker feels now!) I learned a lot more about him. When he first came to Angels, he was considered a special needs dog because of neglect. A couple of the girls told me of the hours they spent with him helping him with many issues. It was a story I heard over and over again. It about broke my heart. They did a wonderful job with him and made me so glad that I had a chance to find and give a forever home to Rumor who had such a horrible start to his life. From puppy mill to pet store to a abusive non loving household to abandonment, to failed first adoption. He seemed to remember quite a few of the women there...one he kept head butting into her butt everytime he say her, and another woman that he just leaned on the whole time I was talking to her. It was an emotional day for me.....I'm such a wuss. Angels is a wonderful organization. Since they built their shelter in the beginning of 2007, there has not been any animals put down in the area. They do such great work!!

Another exciting thing happed today! I met one of Jonah's sisters!! Not from the same litter, but shared parents! I can't believe I didn't get a photo. She's (Zoe) is cream colored and curly, looking more like Rumor than Jonah except for those eyes......and the excitability (9mo)

She had a pink bandana and pink hair ribbons....too cute!
Talked to her Mom for a while, but never really got 3 words in edgewise to tell her about the forum....me bad.....

It was very hot, but I did get a few pictures......

Getting ready to go in

A woman donated $100 to get her picture taken with this pony.....and he bit her!

Rumor says....funny smelling dog!

No more pictures fans...

It's hot and I'm pooped!!

Thanks for looking!

tykesmom · 07-12-2008, 07:02 PM

What a great story! Rumor deserved his hero's welcome (and you too, Gene, for adopting him!) What a great group - thanks for sharing!!!

annabelles mom · 07-12-2008, 07:09 PM

awwww what a great story - I'm so glad you found each other. Angels sounds like a wonderful group of people

lmtoth2 · 07-12-2008, 07:10 PM

awwwh!! I'm so glad you had a good day! Rumor looks great by the way - his haircut has grown in very nicely!!

blueteal · 07-12-2008, 07:50 PM

Wow that is just so heartwarming!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you had so much fun Rumor...........
I bet you cannot wait to tell Jonah and Miko all
about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds like a great place Gene..............

ellabee · 07-12-2008, 10:21 PM

{{{{gene}}}}

Maddjaxx · 07-13-2008, 01:51 PM

Good story Gene. The trial's and tribulations of Roman vanished when he became Rumor. Nice Job Gene. Congrats!!

**MaxandMe** · 07-13-2008, 02:11 PM

(((((((((Gene)))))))))))) i am soooooo happy RUMOR found you.

great story...great pics........and your home and heart is GREAT!
Rumor is one handsome doodle too

Doggonecrazy · 07-13-2008, 04:58 PM

Awe, Gene, what a heart warming story! Thank you for sharing it and the pictures.

Rumor has sure overcome adversity. Right now I'm thinking of a certain haircut...

gene · 07-13-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doggonecrazy

Rumor has sure overcome adversity. Right now I'm thinking of a certain haircut...

Except for that....his life is now perfect!

PlainJane · 07-14-2008, 07:08 PM

Gene,

I think you're the hero -- you gave the "forever" home.

doodleheaven · 07-15-2008, 10:17 AM

What a wonderful day for you and Rumor! Made me shed a few tears...

Raleighsmom · 07-15-2008, 12:45 PM

Don't know how I missed this one Gene...but even tho Rumor had a lousy start in life, it's nothing but sheer happiness now with you and Jonah and Miko!

BTW, he is quite handsome!

annieG · 07-15-2008, 01:12 PM

Gene, if I come back as a dog...will you rescue me? Rumor, what a lucky boy you are and a handsome one too

mtd885 · 07-15-2008, 02:24 PM

Great Story Gene! I'm feeling as good as you are after reading it and seeing the pics!!!

07-12-2008, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Rumor's day on the spotlight! Angels for Animals is where I got Rumor through petfinders.com. Well today they had their 3rd annual reunion party with prizes, food, Chinese auction, vendors, games, agility, etc. I got there with Rumor when they opened, then my cousin, her daughter and Chewie met us later. All day the staff kept coming up and asking if that was "Roman" (Rumor's name from them that I changed). It was like he was a celebrity. He must have had his picture taken 100 times! (He wanted to say that he knows how Bocker feels now!) I learned a lot more about him. When he first came to Angels, he was considered a special needs dog because of neglect. A couple of the girls told me of the hours they spent with him helping him with many issues. It was a story I heard over and over again. It about broke my heart. They did a wonderful job with him and made me so glad that I had a chance to find and give a forever home to Rumor who had such a horrible start to his life. From puppy mill to pet store to a abusive non loving household to abandonment, to failed first adoption. He seemed to remember quite a few of the women there...one he kept head butting into her butt everytime he say her, and another woman that he just leaned on the whole time I was talking to her. It was an emotional day for me.....I'm such a wuss. Angels is a wonderful organization. Since they built their shelter in the beginning of 2007, there has not been any animals put down in the area. They do such great work!! Another exciting thing happed today! I met one of Jonah's sisters!! Not from the same litter, but shared parents! I can't believe I didn't get a photo. She's (Zoe) is cream colored and curly, looking more like Rumor than Jonah except for those eyes......and the excitability (9mo) She had a pink bandana and pink hair ribbons....too cute! Talked to her Mom for a while, but never really got 3 words in edgewise to tell her about the forum....me bad..... It was very hot, but I did get a few pictures...... Getting ready to go in A woman donated $100 to get her picture taken with this pony.....and he bit her! Rumor says....funny smelling dog! No more pictures fans... It's hot and I'm pooped!! Thanks for looking! __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

07-12-2008, 07:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
tykesmom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,120	What a great story! Rumor deserved his hero's welcome (and you too, Gene, for adopting him!) What a great group - thanks for sharing!!! __________________ Kim and Tyke "You say dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you they will be there long before any of us." - Robert Louis Stevenson

07-12-2008, 07:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
lmtoth2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,920	awwwh!! I'm so glad you had a good day! Rumor looks great by the way - his haircut has grown in very nicely!! __________________ Leslie

07-12-2008, 10:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
ellabee Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,551	{{{{gene}}}} __________________ -Lynn & "Dexter #3" (third Dexter to join the forum - and Sandy's littermate!)

07-13-2008, 01:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Maddjaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,083	Good story Gene. The trial's and tribulations of Roman vanished when he became Rumor. Nice Job Gene. Congrats!! __________________ Greg "I used to look at my dog and think, 'If you were a little smarter you could tell me what you were thinking,' and he'd look at me like he was saying, 'If you were a little smarter, I wouldn't have to.'" - Fred Jungclaus

07-12-2008, 07:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	awwww what a great story - I'm so glad you found each other. Angels sounds like a wonderful group of people

07-12-2008, 07:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Wow that is just so heartwarming!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you had so much fun Rumor........... I bet you cannot wait to tell Jonah and Miko all about it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sounds like a great place Gene..............

07-13-2008, 02:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	(((((((((Gene)))))))))))) i am soooooo happy RUMOR found you. great story...great pics........and your home and heart is GREAT! Rumor is one handsome doodle too __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

07-13-2008, 04:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Doggonecrazy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 337	Awe, Gene, what a heart warming story! Thank you for sharing it and the pictures. Rumor has sure overcome adversity. Right now I'm thinking of a certain haircut... __________________ Vicky (Jett and Copper)

07-14-2008, 07:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
PlainJane Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 349	Gene, I think you're the hero -- you gave the "forever" home.

07-15-2008, 10:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
doodleheaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 560	What a wonderful day for you and Rumor! Made me shed a few tears... __________________ Lily and Bailey

07-15-2008, 12:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	Don't know how I missed this one Gene...but even tho Rumor had a lousy start in life, it's nothing but sheer happiness now with you and Jonah and Miko! BTW, he is quite handsome! __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

07-15-2008, 01:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
annieG Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,929	Gene, if I come back as a dog...will you rescue me? Rumor, what a lucky boy you are and a handsome one too __________________ AnnieG & Tanner

07-15-2008, 02:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
mtd885 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FLORIDA/San Francisco Ca Posts: 1,358	Great Story Gene! I'm feeling as good as you are after reading it and seeing the pics!!! __________________ mtd/renee/Abby Doodle Dandy CGC/dr spike katz DBS DOODLE ON! DOODLES OF AMERICA UNITE!

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