It was in mid-August 2013, when my only sister left
for Norway
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| This was Cotton when she was found |
And thus, through email exchanges with Elaine, a
volunteer with Hope Dog Rescue, a visit with Cotton at our home was arranged. The
visit was inspirational and informative, as volunteers Fiona, Val and Nancy
shared their experiences with their dogs with us. We were extremely impressed
with how much their dedication for the dogs shone through, in such a short
two-hour time span. Cotton was such an angel throughout the visit, allowing our
inexperienced selves to carry her without a single struggle. It could be said
perhaps, at that moment, we fell in love with her.
After the visit, we received an email that we would
foster Cotton for a 2-week period, to see if we are able to handle her and her
seizures since we were first time dog owners. The 2-week period subsequently became
a 4-week fostering period due to Cotton’s spaying. On the 4th week, 30 November
(incidentally my mum’s birthday), we received an email that the adoption was
confirmed! We were ecstatic and it was a wonderful birthday present to my
mother.
It is difficult to comprehend how a fellow human being
could throw away such a lovable, living, breathing creature as though she had
meant nothing to them at all. With those shiny black mesmerizing eyes, that vivacious
personality, and her insane love to please others, she can be said to be the
perfect dog.
She never chose to be sick, she never chose to have
seizures, and she takes her medicine without a fuss. She follows my mum and me
everywhere, she seldom barks, and she allows us to carry her around whenever
and wherever. If anyone were to ask if we would ever regret adopting Cotton, as
down the road there is bound to be hefty medical bills, our answer would be a
resounding no. Just as one with conscience would not abandon a loved one to
sickness, we would never regret our decision, as she is now a part of our
family.
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| Jamie and Cotton |
I have never felt such unadulterated bliss as I have
felt with Cotton, and her greetings when we return home are to die for. At this
point, I would like to say a big thank you to the lady who noticed Cotton
roaming about in Ang Mo Kio, to Hope Dog Rescue for taking Cotton’s case in,
and for her past 4 big-hearted fosterers who took such great care of her.
Thank you so much, for giving my family a chance to
love Cotton.
Written by Cotton's new owner, Jamie Tan, 19 yrs old.
HOPE Dog Rescue would like to thank Jamie and family for being the best mommy that dear Cotton has ever had.
HOPE Dog Rescue would like to thank Jamie and family for being the best mommy that dear Cotton has ever had.
