A Happy Dog Adoption Story

You may have seen the "Looking for Love" link on Bark & Sparkle's home page. It takes you to the site of a national no-kill shelter and sanctuary called Hearts United for Animals.

One of our customers clicked on that link--and what she found there changed her life.

Lois, the owner of an elegant shop called Puppies With Attitude, already has two beautiful Maltese puppies named Sophie and Phoebe. But there was room in her heart and her home for one more. So she adopted this little sweetheart, named Polo.

Since he's such a regal little fellow, Polo's name was changed slightly to the more worldly "Paolo".

Paolo has made himself right at home with his new family. With Lois's permission, I'd like to share what she told me about him recently:

Paolo (as we now call him) came home on May 24th. He is a very
sweet little guy. When he wakes in the morning (we all sleep in
our Cal-King bed) he kisses my face all over, then he rolls
around on the blankets, then repeats this ritual about 5 more
times. I think he feels safe and loved.

Paolo loves to help me decorate; he has such a talent. Because of Paolo's expertise, all our trash bins are now on top of chairs. It's very charming; he is so clever. Here he is rearranging the hallway runner:

And here he is sleeping with his sisters in a chair with their duvet comforter and his blankie:

Paolo sure looks happy with his new family, doesn't he?

All I can say is thank goodness for places like HUA, and for people like Lois, who see the need for love and compassion for these precious creatures and are more than willing to offer it.

Why don't you go take a look on Hearts United for Animals right now? Tell them we sent you. I'm sure there's a perfect best friend waiting there just for you, too.