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The day our sweet boy came home is also the day my cousin, Dave got married. To say it was a whirlwind adventure is an understatement.
Our dog adoption (or dog-doption) story started off with heartbreak. A sweet Catahoula I wanted to name Alice was waiting for transport when she, and her littermates, became ill and passed very quickly. I cried for days, even though I’d never met her, and promised myself that I would not jump at the chance to adopt until we’d found the right puppy for us. Dave and I were newly married, just over a year, and were ready for the next step- a dog, obviously.
I first saw Carter’s face on a pet finding site, and was completely in love. His little back spots stood out against his brown fur and his dark eyes captured me. I contacted the rescue that had him to learn that he was a part of an unwanted and abused litter in Tennessee, from a purebred lab who met up with a Catahoula. I was shocked by the abuse and immediately flew into action, grabbing Dave’s attention by flashing the cutest picture of this puppy. After just one look, I knew he would be our boy!
The closest transport happened to be coming into NJ, just a couple of hours from my parents’ house, on the same weekend as my cousin’s wedding. Could there be anything more perfect? We didn’t think so, so on a warm October morning, we set out before the sunrise, anxiously anticipating our new bundle. The 7am time came and went… the transport nowhere in sight. Then 9, 10, 11. We finally got a call that the transport broke down in the Carolinas, so we took our tired bodies to IHop for some brunch. It felt like time was going by so slooowly, and after more than our fair share of coffee, we were back at the parking lot, waiting for the transport to arrive…
and then it did!
Carter was one of the first babes off, and with the paperwork handed over, he was ours! We put his green collar on, and walked him around, and then we couldn’t help but pick him up and rock him. And gross. He was SO GROSS! Into the car he went for the 2 hour drive back to my parents’ house. It was close to wedding time and Carter was in need of a bath; this was our first lesson in parenthood- the child before the adult. He got a bath, settled into his crate for a sleep, and we headed to the wedding!
Five years later, he’s still our pride and joy. Getting compliments on how well he listens means the world to us because we’ve always given our sweet dude 100%! Adopting him meant one less shelter dog… but that left us wanting to do more. While grabbing Carter a 55 pound PEDIGREE® Adult Dry Dog Food in Sam’s Club this weekend, I was happy to learn that during this month, all PEDIGREE® products purchased result in a bowl of dog food donated to a pup in need!
Naturally, I bought two bags so we could donate one to our local shelter!
Carter Jay is the perfect first child, and we are so blessed to have such a great older brother for the girls. He loves them, and all the dropped food he can get, and giving back in his honor is truly a joy. Join me by posting a photo of the dog you love to Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #LaterShelter for a chance to be featured on SamsClub.com. The PEDIGREE® brand will even donate a bowl of food for every upload!
Awwww, I love Carter! He sounds like a wonderful dog and we also feed Pedigree to our dog, Milo. It’s a brand I trust.
Milo!!! What a great dog name! <3
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Carter Jay’s Dog-adoption Day + #PedigreeGives
Carter is so handsome! I love the brown and black coloring. I’m not familiar with the Catahula breed, do they usually have spots, and do their spots merge with the other color with age?
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I had never heard of that breed until today, either, but Carter sure is a cutie pie!
They are a breed from the catahoula parish in TN! They’re more of a southern breed- my friends up here had a few and I fell in love!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Carter Jay’s Dog-adoption Day + #PedigreeGives
Aw- that is a sweet story. I love how when the time is right, the perfect dog will find us.
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We waited for a long time for Carter!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Carter Jay’s Dog-adoption Day + #PedigreeGives
He is SO cute! I have a huge heart for dogs, we have three ourselves! He’s super cute. I’ve never heard of this breed before now!
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THREE!! I’m jealous! I want another!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Carter Jay’s Dog-adoption Day + #PedigreeGives
Oh my gosh, he really grew up! It’s really sweet how you guys nurtured him into the great dog he is now.
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Right?! He has a sweet white beard now!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Carter Jay’s Dog-adoption Day + #PedigreeGives
Carter is adorable and he sounds like a wonderful dog. Thank you for sharing this sweet story with us.
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He really is!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Carter Jay’s Dog-adoption Day + #PedigreeGives
I have a rescue dog too, I wish more people would choose that option instead of going to breeders.
Amen!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Carter Jay’s Dog-adoption Day + #PedigreeGives
She looks so happy and healthy. I admire people who adopt dogs. They are awesome.
Indeed they are!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…Carter Jay’s Dog-adoption Day + #PedigreeGives
Such an adorable dog. my sister dog was feed in pedigree too. thanks for sharing
Thank you!
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Oh My Heart! What a precious pooch! My dog has been my source of comfort while I have been sick, I sed to be terrified of Dogs! Nyko has melted my heart!
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We love our CJ!
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What a sweet face–it makes me want to snatch him up and cuddle him. I no longer have dogs but all three were adopted when I did–and so was my first cat and now my second. Adoption is definitely the way to go.
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It really is!
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He is such a handsome dog! Carter is so lucky to have you adopt him. Our fur baby was given to us by my son’s girlfriend because she could not take of him anymore. I’ve had the best fur friend ever! Pedigree is a good dog food brand.
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Awe- I love how we get our fur babies. So special!
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I love my dog, I remember when I was adopted him and saw his face looks happy to crying, I think it’s his tears of joy. I’m glad that you had a great dog too.
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That is SO sweet!
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Carter melts your heart with his innocent face. He is adorable. He is so lucky to be a part of your family. Thanks for sharing your sweet story.
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Awe- thanks so much!
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What a sweet boy! I’ll have to use that hashtag with a pic of our Taffy, who came from the shelter, too!
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Aww, what a cute puppy. I can still remember when we adopted our dog, Onyx.
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So sweet!
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What a sad story with a beautiful ending. My mom-in-law would love this breed.
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Everyone would love catahoula!
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He is adorable. That little face is the cutest. There is something about the love of a dog. They are amazing little creatures.
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They really are!
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Your dog is so sweet looking – and that puppy picture just melts my heart! He’s so lucky to have such a loving family #client
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We are lucky, too!
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Awwww what a cutie!!!! I don’t have a doggie, two kitties though! Love all fur babies :):)
We want another kitty! Our Burmese passed away 2 years ago 🙁
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Awwww, what an adorable dog! I missed our puppy…..
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<3
I am a dog lover and your pup looks so adorable. Nothing makes me happier than to hear pet adoption stories with happy endings like yours.
Aww- thank you! We love our boy and feel blessed we found him!
Carter is such a beautiful dog! He is blessed to have such compassionate, loving and great parents. Yes, one less shelter dog and a life saved with two lives enriched forever!
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