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Pommy Mommy of the Week: Shari Bolouri

I work for the Old Town Alexandria, Chamber of Commerce which is conveniently, 3 blocks from home. I got very lucky because Old Town Alexandria is a very dog friendly town is easy to take care of a fur baby here. I share custody of Pomeroy with his Dad (my ex) who, as a consultant, works from home most days also. When he can’t be there all day, I take Pomeroy and either work from home or take him to work – where of course he is snatched up by my co-workers… and I barely get to see him until it’s time to go home. Sometimes I think I’ll have to wrestle a co-worker to get my little Pomeroy back.

My gorgeous 16 year old Pomeranian, Pomeroy, started out life under miserable circumstances. He had been a puppy mill dog who had spent the first eight years of his life in a cage, with 200 other dogs. The owner happened to pass away and the state came in and auctioned off the dogs. Thanks to donations, the Humane Education Society of Tennessee was able to purchase Pomeroy along with other dogs. When Pomeroy was rescued he was found to have aluxating patella and his all teeth needed to be pulled due to severe tartar buildup. His teeth were so caked with tartar that he couldn’t close his mouth and to add insult upon injury… literally he sitting and soaking in his own urine. I can’t even imagine because it sickens me.

The Humane Education Society sent Pomeroy to a Foster Home in Chantilly, Virginia and they listed his picture on Petfinders.com, through the Northern Virginia branch of the SPCA. I was looking on Petfinders.com and when I spotted him I was automatically drawn to him. I contacted the SPCA and knew I had to meet this beautiful boy. I instantly fell in love.

I always thought I would adopt a Red Pom… but no, Pomeroy is a beautiful snow white Pomeranian. It took two weeks before I was able to adopt him. He was quite nervous when I first brought him home but within 24 hours he staked his claim and really bonded with me. It didn’t take long for him to begin taking responsibility to guard “our” home… barking whenever someone strange approached. I always give him a… Good boy, Pomeroy… Good Boy.

He prances around town with such panache, its hard to tell who is showing off who – Pomeroy showing off his mom or me showing off my Pom… it’s a wonderful little competition.

Pomeroy is a former Hallmark card contest winner and just became NOVADOG Magazine’s cover boy this past month and is now so spoiled – he refuses to get out of bed in the mornings without at least 5 minutes of belly rubs!… but of course I oblige.

I’m not sure who is spoiled more me for having a wonderful Pomeranian in Pomeroy or him. I think knowing what horrible circumstances he came from I am always trying to make up for it by pampering and spoiling him like no other. I am grateful everyday for being allowed the opportunity to be a Pommy Mommy.

May 26, 2014 8 comments

Pommy Mommy of the Week

Pommy Mommy of the Week: Sarah Smith

written by Pommy Mommy

I work full time in a Hospital, my wonderful husband “to be” and I take turns looking after our babies. I wake-up early, go to work to come home early and my “hubby” to be goes to work late and comes home late. Our schedule provides for minimal time that our furry babies would be alone. And when they are alone for that short period of time, we have a rescue German Shepard that has taken on the role of home protector as well as Pomeranian bodyguard… and he takes his responsibility very seriously.

Lady was abandoned. Her Pommy Mum had a stroke and when her family decided to put her in a nursing home, Lady was put out on the street. She was found wondering the streets at 14 years old. Animal control picked her up and off to the pound she went… and the family refused to pick her up. It was heart breaking. How could anyone leave a precious baby at the pound when you have known her for so long. I’m still baffled. A friend of mine heard about Lady’s plight and called me up and explained the situation… as she explained, she was too old and to frail to be at the pound. It took me all of 3 seconds to gather my things and drive the 120 Kilometers to go pick her up.

My little baby Sophie was rescued from a Puppy Mill and it has taken us three years to get her to understand what it means to be be a loved Pomeranian. She came to us in pretty bad shape and had to undergo more than $11,500.00 dollars worth of medical treatment. I know it sounds like a lot but I would have paid twice as much to be able to give this wonderful furry baby a better life.

Pomeranians are my life. I have rescued 13 Pomeranians and found 11 new homes. I have decided to keep the ones that many people find a burden. Funny thing, I see the challenge of a senior Pom with Dementia (Lady) and Sophie’s medical problems as a way understand a higher calling. I wouldn’t change anything for the world, especially when the two are fighting over the bed and Lady dobs Sophie… and then tells me all about it. It makes me cry with laughter every time.

I didn’t choose these doggies, they chose me… it’s the Pomeranian way. I am so glad they came into my life, they truly make it a better place to be. I love my girls and I highly recommend adopting and if you are thinking about adopting… please consider adopting an older dog. They are low-fuss and genuinely a pleasure to be around. Everyone wants the puppies, but older dogs love just as much and don’t destroy your house!

May 19, 2014 5 comments