The Dog Blog of a Sharp Eagle (Shar Pei / Beagle) Mix

Friday, November 21, 2008

I’m Famous!

Well, famous amid my old Humane Society workers, volunteers, and supporters. Mom and I got asked to share our story for the annual holiday fundraiser for the Humane Society along with several other dogs and cats. A lot of the dogs and cats were rescued from abuse, neglect, or severe illness. They may have had sad stories, but we were able to celebrate them getting adopted by loving, forever homes! My story, that I was found in the road, represented the many strays that are found and brought in to the shelter. Mom didn’t make it past the lobby of the Humane Society before finding me and taking me home! Anyway, they shared our stories with pictures and words on a PowerPoint slide show, set to several songs. On the last song, one of celebration, all of us animals paraded in with our moms and dads. And a wonderful gospel choir from a local church joined us as backup.

Then, we were led through the crowd, back to the Green Room. Actually, it was just a room with crates for all the dogs, but there was green paint on the walls. So calling it the Green Room makes me sound more famous. Mom left me crated with the other dogs while she went and had dinner with the rest of the humans, but she said she wished she could have brought me to the table. I would have been good! But I guess it wouldn’t have been fair to the other pups.

Here are some pics of me and the other dogs in the Green Room. And one of mom and I (notice my festive bandana!) right before we went on stage.


Waiting in the green room
More dogs waiting for the show to start
Laney and I at Tinsel & Tails

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

I can't believe someone abandoned you on a road! Well you are much better off now. You look adorable with the bandana.

Pei In The Life said...

Well, considering how many people visit your blog Laney, I think you're more than just famous to the Humane Society. You and your Mom look great. Sounds like you had a fun time. I think you're right, you should have been allowed to eat at the table.
Bolo
http://peiinthelife.blogspot.com/

Ruby and Penny said...

That's a great picture of you and your mom Laney. I love the red velvet bandana. What a great way for the Humane Society to honour you and to show others what good work they do.
Enjoy your fame Laney
Love Ruby

The Musketeers said...

Wow my dear friend is famous ! I guess you have mistaken ! That's not me driving ! It's my Ebi ! hehe !

Mino said...

Great job done Lois!

And wonderful pic with your lovely mom!!!
Everything for a good cause~
Yes, you are definitely famous~

Wags
Mino

River said...

You are a terrific spokesdog! I know you would have been well-behaved at the table.

love & wags,
River

Sarah and Shadow said...

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---Sarah and Shadow

Eduardo said...

Oh Laney thats great!
Hugs & Snugs
Eduardo the Snuggle Puggle

Erin said...

WoW! We know a Star!!! :-))
Sounds like you guys had a great time.

Anonymous said...

Reading an old comment. Our 11 year old shar pei never comes when told to while our golden retriever sticks by without even a leach 9 out 10. Stubborn. Very. Even at his age he'll disappear for a few hours. But a brit trainer on animal planet uses food. Doesn't work with our shar pei.

Sunny,Scooter, (sometimes Jamie) said...

Wow. Can we have your pawtograph???
Hugs
Sunny&Scooter

Raising Addie said...

You are soooo lucky to have found a wonderful forever home!

All abandoned dogs should be as lucky as you!
Kisses
Addie

Lorenza said...

Hi, Laney!
Beautiful Mom and Beautiful Laney!
Glad you had a great time!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza

Dino and Family said...

Thanks for sharing your story. I am so happy you and your mom found one another. Would love to see the slideshow, you should share it on youtube for all of us to see! Happy weekend! Love, Dino

Dughallmor Beagles said...

Hey guys, great photos and a lovely story! Howling: practise, practise, practise.......the humans won't mind, they LOVE it!!
Slobbers xx

Unknown said...

Laney! I just googled shar pei beagle and your picture popped right up! Brandy misses her best buddy! I found her another friend at the human society. She likes him but not as much as she likes Laney! If your mom still has my number, tell her to send me a text. I would love to catch up with you both!