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Cookie's Story
Cookie's Story!
The Saddest Dog
After completing the application process and finding a match, I was so excited that Cookie was coming to live with me. The problem was Cookie was being fostered in Warrensburg MO. and I live in Kakabeka Falls ON. Can. I wasn't sure how to get her home but the Dachshund Underground Railroad came to the rescue. 10 amazing volunteers took turns driving her all the way to where I could meet her. She spent 2 days on the road and an overnight in a strange home. The lady with whom she spent the night said Cookie was the saddest dachshund she had ever seen. She was right, Cookie has the biggest, saddest eyes -it breaks my heart.
When I picked Cookie up from the lady who drove her over the border, she said that the customs officials were rude and somewhat confused: "Why would anyone adopt an old, abused, ugly dog?" Cookie is only 7 although she looks about 13 due to the stress of being a puppymill producer, and she is not ugly. She is the most beautiful little girl with her big brown eyes and her silver face.
The lady who met me was also concerned that Cookie would not have eye contact with her. I realize that this can be a bad sign, but for a rescue dog who has just met 10 new people in 2 days, it's not suprising. Maybe she never would look anyone in the eyes ever again, that would be understandable.
Anyway, I loaded Cookie into the passenger seat of my car and headed for home. We had only been on the road for about 15 minutes when I started to cry -Cookie was finally here, safe and sound. Almost immediatly, Cookie got up from her seat, crawled over to me and with her front feet on my lap, looked straight up at me -right into my eyes. I had to pull over and have a good cry with her. She was concerned about me when she was the one who had gone through hell.
I thought that adopting a rescue was about helping dachshunds, but it's more than that. It's also about bringing home someone to love me and care for me.
Cookie is still a very sad looking dachshund, but since I've been taking pictures almost continually, I can see her expression slowly changing as the months pass. If it keeps up at this rate, soon she'll be the happiest dachshund you'll ever see.
Serena Ireland
THAT IS THE SWEETEST STORY I
THAT IS THE SWEETEST STORY I HAVE EVER HEARD! I am a sucker when it comes to dogs! I am trying to convince some one that we need a daschund but it doesn't look to promising! oh well I keep hoping and praying for a doxie! I love animals! and my animals are my best friends!
Serena and Cookie, Your
Serena and Cookie,
Your story made me cry. I have had dachshunds all my life and can not imagine anyone of them not being a forever companion. My first little girl came to me from an abusive home (I was 5 years old at the time) and she hid for three days until she realized that I would only love her and never hurt her. We were together 10 years until she passed away and in that time I saw a very sad little dog turn into a happy and loving angel who would always watch over me.
All the best to you both,
Gaylynn
I was just scrolling down
I was just scrolling down the names until I came accross Cookie's name. Well you see I had a dachshund named Cookie for 12 years and two years ago she was so ill we had to put her to sleep. Reading your story not only brought memories but also reminded me how special these little dogs can really make us feel, that was a rough ride for Cookie to get to you but from now on it will all be good. God bless you for taking in a dog like Cookie. You see after my Cookie I went through some rough months of deppression, you just don't loose a dog they are your family she was my baby. When I was ready, I adopted two great dachsunds which I love very much. I wish you and your Cookie the best ever. Rosa Mora