Buddy is a 16-year-old male Westie (West Highland White Terrier) who was adopted in 2021. My clients wanted to know about his former owners and why he needed a new home.
Frances: Hi Buddy – how are you?
Buddy: I’m ok, why?
Frances: Your mom and dad asked if we could talk, is that ok?
Buddy: Sure, why not.
Frances: What was your life like before you came to live with Mom and Dad?
Buddy: Before I came here, I lived with an older couple. They didn’t walk or play much with me, so we did a lot of sitting and watching the thing in the box.
Frances: Is the thing in the box with moving pictures?
Buddy: Yes
Frances: Ok, we call that a television, or TV for short.
Buddy: Yeah that’s what it was. They were very nice to me, but it was really loud sometimes.
Frances: I suspect they couldn’t hear very well so they had the volume up.
Buddy: You’re probably right. The man went away and didn’t come back and then I found the lady on the floor one morning. It scared me, so now I follow my mom around to make sure she is ok.
Frances: I’m sorry that happened to you. Unfortunately, as people get older, they sometimes get sick and pass away. So, you don’t have to worry about your mom – she’s much younger and doing well. Plus, your dad is there to take care of you too.
Buddy: You sure?
Frances: Well, I’m as sure as I can be, but I’ll check in with Mom and Dad when we talk in a little bit.
Buddy: Ok, thanks.
Frances: Do you want to spend more time with other dogs, or is it the caregivers at the doggy daycare that you like?
Buddy: I guess I like people better. I was never around other dogs much, except the place with the cages, before coming home with Mom and Dad.
Frances: Is there any place that you were taken by your previous mom and dad that you would like to go to?
Buddy: They didn’t take me anywhere except the doctor and the groomer. Towards the end, the groomer was less and less. I guess I just know about watching TV. I would like to be outdoors more and see beyond my own surroundings.
Frances: Is there anything you would like to tell your mom and dad?
Buddy: Please tell them that I love them very much and thank you for bringing me into your home. I know I’m not your typical dog, but I’m happy just as I am.
Frances: I am glad you are happy Buddy. I’ll be talking with your mom and dad soon. Bye for now.
Buddy: Bye and thank you for talking with me.
Frances: You’re very welcome, Buddy.
For the Love of Animals,
Frances
