Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Gotcha Day



Today is Lincoln's gotcha day. So here's a letter from Mom to Lincoln.

Linky,

One year ago today, I got an e-mail from the pug rescue saying they had a male pug they found wandering on the side of a busy road. They had no additional information. I drove a county over to pick you up and when I saw you for the first time my heart broke. You had been chained and you had big sores covering your whole body. You were the skinniest pug I had ever seen and I wasn't entirely convinced you even were a pug you were so dirty. The lady that had kept you until I got there handed you to me on a rope. You smelled quite horrific but I didn't care, I loved you immediately. I kept wondering how I could ever give up this sweet foster baby. You rode in my lap and gave me as many kisses as you could manage. I took you immediately to IncrediPet to get you a harness and you ran straight to the toy aisle and grabbed the ugliest looking purple ferret I had ever seen. I bought it anyway. I almost had to buy a whole rack of Dog Fancy magazines when you gracefully lifted your leg and peed on them in front of the store.

Silly me, I thought you would sleep in a crate that first night. I put you in the crate and turned out the lights intending to go to sleep. You wailed, moaned and howled. Minnie even cried when she heard you. So Minnie and I got you out of your crate and put your still smelly pug body in bed with us and we all cuddled. There was no turning back, you had wiggled your way into everyone's heart. I tried so hard to let you remain a foster but I knew you were meant to live with Minnie and I. When I thought about the troubles you had probably seen and the way you flinched when people bent down to pet you, I worried readjusting you to another family would only hurt you more.

You are my sweet boy and one of my best friends Linky Loo. You had incredible amounts of patience with your sister and provide me with the best companionship possible. I wouldn't trade you for anything.

Loves you,

Mom

23 comments:

  1. Lincoln! Happy, happy day to you! How awesome is it that your mom loves you so much!?! And you know, so do we!
    Love,
    Payton
    PS. Mom says her eyes are all leaky now and that I am to get her a kleenex.

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  2. Happy Gotcha Day Lincoln!!! We hope you have a pugtastic day!!!!

    ~hugs~

    Jess

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  3. Awwwwwwww. :) Nothing like pug love! Happy gotcha day, Lincoln!

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  4. What a sweet tribute to Mr. Lincoln xoxo

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  5. That is a great story about a dear little furbaby!

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  6. Such a beautiful post!!

    Happy Gotcha Day Lincoln!!

    Pugs & Kisses,

    Yoda, Brutus & Ellie

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  7. The happiest GOTCHA DAY to you Lincoln - and congrat to Minnie and Mom for rescuing you.
    Love Noodles

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  8. Aw what a sweet letter to sweet boy! Happy gotcha day, Lincoln!

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  9. Aaaaaa's, Happee Gotcha Day Lincoln
    Benny & Lily

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  10. Happy gotcha day Lincoln! You look like the female version of our Miss Lily...shesa quite beautiful as are you'ums. :) Wesa hope you have a yummy yogurts cone for your day or a small cheesy burger.
    Much luvums,
    The Slimmer Puggums

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  11. Awww ... Lincoln was meant to be with you and Minnie Moo!!! I just don't understand how people can be so cruel.

    Happy Gotcha Day Lincoln ... I'm sure this has been the best year of your life! Here's to many many more!!!

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  12. AWWWWWWW I have to go get a tissue!!! So sweet! Happy Gotcha Day LL.

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  13. Hi Linky!
    Happy Gotcha Day!

    Hugs,
    Suki

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  14. We didn't know how Lincoln was got... we loved learning more and that he was rescued!

    Happy Gotcha Day Lincoln!!

    hugs,
    IzZY, TriXie and Anakin Man

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  15. Happy Gotcha Day, Lincoln. You found the perfect family to love you. As you know, that isn't always the case. But maybe that was all to lead you to where you are.
    You are a blessed little pug and you know it. Your family is blessed to have you, too.

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  16. Oh my gosh,,, This is such a heart warming story.
    I am so glad you all wigggles your way into each others hearts.
    Happy Gotcha Day!
    love
    tweedles

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  17. oh my doG what a lovely letter =0) happy gotcha day sweet lincoln

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  18. just the sweetest....happy gotcha day to all!

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  19. Oh Lincoln, that made my mom cry!

    It is really not helping my case to get Vinny out of my house though.

    Happy (late) Gotcha Day to a wonderful pug boy! We are so happy that your Momma and Minnie saved you!!

    Later!
    Vito

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  20. awww happy gotcha day lincoln! you are one lucky pug that your mommy found you and brought you into your wonderful family!

    <3
    oliver and jack

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  21. Awww...happy belated Gotcha Day sweet Linky!!!!
    You are the sweetest boy and you deserve every bit of luxury!

    Tell mom and Minnie to give you some kisses from us, ok?

    Love,
    S-Dog

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