MATTIE—FOUR YEARS

Four years ago, my daughter went to a branch of her bank.  It was one she NEVER goes to.  But, that day she did.   And outside was a dog crate with a Pekingese in it.   How odd.   She went in the bank to ask if it was someone's dog.  No one knew about it, so she put the crate and dog in her car.  (We later found the owner, who was desperate for help-- and this was the only way she knew to help her dog.   It was a very sad story, but Mattie was saved.   We hope her owner was, too.)  

Mattie was dirty and matted, but she was safe.   My daughter is a dog magnet for dogs in need.  I'm so glad she found Mattie.   We called her Mattie of the Flying Ears. 

She definitely needed help.    Look at her then...

and later.    She was adopted to a wonderful home.   We were so tempted to keep her, because she was perfect.  

She is such a happy, loving dog.  

She guards the door.   

She was adopted with Benjamin "Benny'-- this is one of my favorite pictures.   Benny was blind, but he was "watching" me paint.  He really wanted to help.

Benjamin died a few years ago, two years after he was adopted.   Oh, the love he knew for those two years. 

Gracie joined the family after her owner could no longer care for her.   Gracie still has a friend.

Mattie was truly a miracle save.  Found and rescued by PVPC, and on to a loving home.   

We are rescue! 💜