The Heartbreaking Reality of Abandoned Pomeranians
The Heartbreaking Reality of Abandoned PomeraniansHow anyone could dump a sweet Pomeranian on the side of the road is beyond comprehension. Every Pommy Mommy knows the incredible capacity these pups have to become loving, reliable companions. Pomeranians give us love when we need it, are always there to be loved when we need to express affection, and are ever ready to cuddle or play. So, when we hear stories like Katie McGills’s about a Pom being abandoned, it’s unimaginable how anyone could do such a thing.
A Chance Encounter with Roo
Conversely, it’s heartwarming to hear about people like Katie McGill, our Pommy Mommy of the Week, who happily took in a Pom in need. Katie had no plans to become a Pommy Mommy, but when she came across a lost and homeless Roo, she knew exactly what she had to do.
“We found Roo on the side of a busy road in the middle of July,” Katie recalls. This was in 2014, over three years ago now. “It was scorching out. I was driving and saw a car in a ditch that had swerved out of the way and another car trying to block traffic to get him. I pulled over, and he came running to me.”
A Special Bond Begins
The fact that Roo chose to approach Katie amid the chaos foreshadowed the close relationship they would soon develop. Katie immediately took pity on Roo, was concerned about his well-being, and was curious about his past.
“His hair was overgrown and matted, and his nails were so long they almost curled into his paw,” Katie remembers. “I picked him up and talked to a local kid riding his bike. He said he’d been running the streets for a few weeks.”
Searching for Roo’s Family
Although Katie found herself instantly attached to Roo, she wanted to be sure he didn’t belong to someone else before she officially brought him home.
“I still took him to the vet to check for a chip and hung up flyers,” she says. “No one claimed him.”
The vet helped clean up Roo and explained to Katie that he had likely been used for breeding. Roo was unfixed and past his prime breeding years. Unfortunately, since the breeders no longer use him, they decided to abandon him, leaving him to become someone else’s “problem.”
Roo is a Blessing
But Roo is far from a problem. He’s been nothing short of a blessing for Katie. “Now it’s been almost three years,” she says, “and he’s my best friend.”
Like most rescued Poms, Roo has become much more comfortable, healthier, and happier since he met Katie. He loves to play with friends and does silly things that never fail to make Katie laugh. One of her favorite behaviors?
“He puts his paws together to beg when he wants something.”
Celebrating Roo’s “Gotcha Day”
Katie McGill recently celebrated Roo’s “3 Gotcha Day” party, commemorating the day she found him and brought him into her life. She looks forward to many more years with her sweet furry friend, who has become her companion and best friend.
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