Ralphy

We rescued Ralphy when he came into my life on November 30, 2018. My adoption coordinator Ann was beyond amazing, honest, and determined when it came to finding me a pup to give a forever home. I love dogs and all animals but I couldn’t imagine if my new dog wasn’t the one. 

As a matter of fact, Ann knew more than me. I had wanted a Boxer, but going through the process with Sweet Paws I realized that the breed did not matter and I wasn’t applying to shop around for a dog. They were trying so hard to find the right pup for me and make a successful match so he/she would not be returned (I couldn’t have done that anyway) and it was an honest process to find a match. I learned to be patient. As bad as I wanted to adopt a pup, it would not have been fair to rescue a pup that did not match with myself, my family, lifestyle, etc.

When Ann sent me Ralph’s story and picture, there was not much to his story- we only knew he had suffered and needed a home. I wasn’t sure at first but within 2 days I felt and knew that this boy was going to be MY boy. I was nervous as heck because he was still 2 weeks away from coming home. Two weeks later when I picked him up, I remember the ride there thinking, “this is it” “life is going to change” "you’re picking up a frightened pup and going to give him a home." I kept thinking…"I hope he likes me, will I do a good job?" All these thoughts!

I showed up to adopt him and I sat. I waited. I watched all these pups meet their forever parents. And then....there he was. I fell in LOVE. Still being nervous,  Ann looked at me and said, “well, go ahead and pick him up”. I did just that. I picked him up and ever since that day we share a bond I have never shared with anyone or anything. Wow! Ralphy is special.  Ann picked the one! She knew exactly what she was doing and because of that she will forever be in my heart. Sweet Paws is amazing.

I became a different person when Ralphy entered my life and he became a different dog. We match. He’s my boy, my heart, BFF, companion, sidekick and I could go on. I know his story without reading about it or knowing it. He knows me just as well. Thank You to all who make Sweet Paws pups survive by finding them homes!

Furrrever Grateful,

Erin Knott