Casey's Homecoming Story
Hi
Everybody! My name is Casey Alonzo Milner and I just arrived yesterday,
Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2016, at my forever home in Saint John!
It
has been a long, tough journey for me to get here but I am settling in really well.
I
was born three months ago (My brother, Skyler, suggested that November 11th
could be my birthday because no one knows the exact date that I was born.
Sounds great to me!).
Unfortunately,
I had a very rough start in life. I was born in Puerto Rico where they call
dogs like me Satos.
Some
mean people were driving on a busy highway and slowed down just enough to throw
me, my brother and my mommy out of their vehicle and onto the side of the road.
Thank goodness a nice man saw what happened and stopped to rescue us. This
happens all the time. It is very sad.
He
was homeless himself and lives in his van. He kept us safe with him until he
could get us to All Sato Rescue.
When
we got to the rescue place we were cared for by loving volunteers. Everyone
there were so kind-hearted. They believe that all of us Sato dogs do really
matter and they immediately worked on finding homes for us.
Before
we could come to Maine, we all got our rabies, distemper and bordetella
vaccinations, got de-wormed, had Frontline medication for flea and tick
prevention and had our stool samples analyzed to make sure everything was okay
with our health. They did all that with funds provided by donors! Wow!
When
we were good to go, we began our long journey to Maine.
I
got to go on my first plane ride! We stopped in Miami, Florida then on to Logan
Airport in Boston where more incredible volunteers picked us up and took us to
Tall Tails Beagle Rescue in Freeport, Maine. Again, all of these expenses were
covered by people who care and donate money to help us reach our new forever
homes.
We
arrived at Tall Tails on Tuesday, February 9th where Chris and his friends took
awesome care of us!
On
Wednesday morning, I had to have an operation. They said I was getting
'tutored' but I really didn't feel any smarter when I woke up!
Thursday
afternoon, Chris told me that he had found me a forever home. He said a mommy
and daddy were sad because their doggie had to go to Rainbow Bridge and their
home was so lonely. He said they were super nice with tons of love just for me
and they would be picking me up at the adoption fair at PetCo on Sunday,
Valentine's Day! I know I only had 3 sleeps to wait but I was so excited that I
could barely sleep!
When
we got to PetCo, I sat quietly on my leash, waiting. I tried to sit really
tall. I wanted to make a good first impression! Every time I saw people come
towards me, I wondered if it was them, but they just smiled at me and walked
right on by.
Then,
I saw them! I knew it had to by my mommy
and daddy because my tummy felt funny, almost like I had swallowed butterflies!
They both squatted in front of me and I ran right to them. I kissed my mommy
and she hugged me. My daddy patted my head. They were so nice and gentle. My
mommy picked me up and I snuggled into her soft shoulder. I had come such a
long way but it was worth it! I was going home!
Mommy
and Daddy had a list of names to choose from and they both thought I looked
like 'Casey' would fit me. Mommy said to daddy that it would be nice if they
could get a sign that it was the right name for me. They did not have to wait
long!
When
we went to register my adoption with the PetCo people and get my adoption
welcome package, the nice lady who waited on us was named - you guessed it -
Casey! How cool is that! My middle name, Alonzo, is my great grampie's name and
a popular dog name in Puerto Rico, a salute to my heritage!
We
had a long drive but I got to sit on my mommy's lap the whole way. It was the
coldest day so far this year, but, inside, my heart was toasty warm!
Mommy
and daddy assured me that I would be with them forever and nothing could ever
change that. They told me to take all the time I needed to learn the rules and
I would never, ever, ever, be punished for anything I did. They promised to
work with me and if I did get into mischief, they would just say a firm 'no'. I
also found out that my bathroom is indoors. What a relief! That white stuff is
cold!
When
we got home to Saint John, my mommy and daddy showed me where my potty was (it
is a litter box) and I used it right away! They showed me all around my new
home. Holy moly, is it ever big! Thank goodness my mommy let me follow her
around so I could find my way through all the rooms on my own by following my
scent.
They
also told me funny stuff too. Things like there is no wrong way to sit on the
sofa, that I could ride on the vacuum cleaner if I wanted to and I can have my
friends over but no loud music and only PG (Puppy Good) rated movies!
I
had some supper then settled into my bed which is right on the bottom of my
mommy and daddy's bed and is really comfy.
I
was super good the first night in my forever home. I slept for almost 6 hours
before I had to go pee! Daddy had built me a wooden box to use as a step and I
can get up and down off the bed all by myself.
This
morning, after breakfast, I learned how to use the stairs because there are
lots of them in my house. I also found my toy box. I am telling you it is
doggie toy Heaven in there! It only took me a few minutes to pick some favourites
and haul them up onto my bed.
I
even played a game with mommy. I dropped a toy on the floor and she would pick
it up for me. Again. And again. And again. I don't think mommy got much of her
writing work done but it sure was fun!
Oh,
I must tell you - I think there is another puppy here that looks exactly like
me! I saw him over in mommy's closet door and I barked at him. He barked back.
I think he must always stay in the closet door because he does not follow me
and is always there when I go back and look. Mommy and daddy laughed. I think
it is funny too. A dog who lives in a closet door! Silly!
Mommy
and daddy keep telling me how blessed they are and how lucky they are that God
put us together. I am lucky and blessed too.
Also,
my mommy and daddy want to do something really extra special for the homeless
man who saved my doggie mommy, brother and me and for the shelter in Puerto
Rico. It is only because of their kindness that puppies and dogs like me get a
chance to have a wonderful life. If you want to help too or if you want to find
your own rescue puppy then please let my mommy know. She says you can PM her. I
hope you know what PM means since I am only beginning to learn all of these new
things!
Oh,
and I also think I should be eligible for dual citizenship so mommy is going to
write a letter to the government people on my behalf. I would write the letter
myself, but it is really hard for me to hold a pen as I do not have opposable
thumbs.
I
sure hope to make more new friends really soon! I am tired so I am going to
have a little nap now to recharge my batteries.
Thanks
for reading my story.
Love,
Casey
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