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Animal Insights:
Little Dog Lost
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by Charlene Boyd |
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I wanted to share with you my own personal story regarding a lost pet. Fortunately this story had a happy ending, but not all lost pets stories have a have such endings....
Some years ago, we lived in a small beach town in Orange County, California. There were many families with young children and there were lots of pets. Back then there was no leash law and it was not uncommon to see dogs running loose; although we kept our dog at home in a yard. It was an unspoken agreement that everyone would keep an eye out for the dogs and children who were outside playing. Things were peaceful and idyllic, a happy time for all.
Our family had a small mixed breed terrier named Punkin. We got Punkin as an 8 week-old puppy from the local animal shelter. We had young children and she was a perfect dog for us as she was easy going in temperament and loved everyone who came to visit or play at our home.
Being a young mother with two young children, I always had a lot to do and I was not always aware of where Punkin was all of the time (as I should have been). She was always there so we never thought about keeping a collar and tag on her.
One in the late afternoon in mid November, I noticed the house was unusually quiet and still. I looked around and realized Punkin was not there! I realized I had not seen her since early morning when my children left for school. I rushed out to the front yard and what I saw made my heart turned over. The front gate was wide open and Punkin was nowhere in sight.
I frantically patrolled the neighborhood, calling her name, asking people if they had seen her. Everyone knew who Punkin was and where she lived, but the neighbors just shook their heads, saying no, they had not seen her but they call us if they did. Next I went to our small post office, the local center for any and all news in our close-knit community. No one had reported a found dog that day.
It was a very quiet and sad night for our family. Dinner that night was untouched. We sat at the table, our ears straining to hear a bark at the door or the phone ring with news about Punkin being found. We went to bed with heavy hearts. Punkin was still missing. Early the next morning after the children were on the bus, I began again, on foot, looking for Punkin. As I walked I remembered there was a lady in our town who was known as the "dog lady" because of her love for dogs. I did not know her personally, but for some inexplicable reason I knew I had to tell her about Punkin being lost. I tracked her down and told her my sad story. She said that she would be on the lookout for Punkin as she went about her day doing errands. As I returned home, I halfway expected Punkin to be back in her yard waiting to greet me, but she was not there.
But..later that afternoon I received a call from the post office. The person calling told me excitedly that Punkin had been found! She was safe and waiting for me at the post office. We rushed right down and had a tearful, joyful reunion with our lost family member, filled with licks and happiness all around.
Then I learned more about the details of her recovery. The “dog lover” I had talked to the day before had found Punkin. After I left her, the woman decided to make a new dessert recipe that called for an ingredient she did not have. She knew that our little local store would not carry it so she got in her car and drove 3 miles to the upscale, gourmet food store that she felt would have the ingredient. As she got out of her car, she saw a little bewildered dog running loose in the parking lot. As she approached the dog, she bent over and asked, "Are you Punkin?" She said the little dog started barking and jumping madly around, barely able to contain her joy at being recognized and found.
That evening was a very happy time of love and gratitude for the return of our dog. We had ice cream, (Punkin's favorite food), and went to bed happy and secure in knowing our family was together and safe.
This incident is something I will never forget. In thinking about it over the years, I feel certain that Divine intervention and the angels were with us, helping us find Punkin and keeping her safe from harm until she was found.
The odds of finding a pet 3 miles from home with no identification are very small. Punkin had to cross many streets and cross a major highway to get to that particular store. She'd been found so far away from home that the chances of us being reunited without 'help from above' were very slim. Several things about this stand out:
From that day on, Punkin as well as our cats ALWAYS wore a collar and current identification. I hear so many sad stories about lost pets that are never recovered. If you truly love your pet, always have a collar and up-to-date identification on them. It doesn't help your pet to have the collar hanging up in the laundry room or in the car. I even bathe our dogs with their nylon collars on! Microchipping is an excellent backup for positive identification. It is nominal in cost and can be done by your vet in a matter of minutes.
Remember, a pet with a collar and current information is a safer pet! I feel that you owe your pets that much to insure their safety and welfare.
I like stories with happy endings, don't you?
Charlene |
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Charlene Boyd,
Annimal Communicator
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Charlene has a M.A. in speech pathology and audiology and worked in the public schools for 20 years. She has worked in veterinary hospitals and been involved in Bearded Collies since 1984.
She had the number one Bearded Collie for two years Am Can. CH. Classical's Heir Apparent. Desmond won a Best In Show and the breed at Westminster Kennel Club at Madison Square Garden. She has done herding, obedience and agility with her dogs.
She has worked as a professional animal communicator for 8 years and writes a monthly newsletter for clients and professional animal care practioners.
She has studied with Carol Gurney, one of the pioneers in the field of animal communication and worked as Carol's assistant when Carol was writing her book. She has also taken extensive coursework with Dr. Jeri Ryan, Teresa Wagner, Lydia Hiby and Marta Williams. Her specialty includes issues of death and dying, pet loss and grief support.
She resides in Southern Calif. with her husband, three Bearded Collies and cat.
Web:
www.talk-to-animals.com
For Consultations:
877-907-1741
Notes from Charlene:
Learn to communicate with animals intuitvely
Would you like to deepen your connection with your animals? During this one day workshop you will learn the skills you need to begin practicing animal communication. No previous psychic ability required! Through a series of fun, guided exercises you will develop skills that will allow you to connect with animals intuitively and interpret their messages to you.
Date: Sunday, January 21, 2007
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Cost: $95
Light refreshments provided.
Contact Charlene Boyd
949 858-6717
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