Posted September 16, 2009 by Ray Harkins
About six months ago, I met an amazing girl with a personality to match, and we quickly became best friends. Like a best friend should, she doesn’t care what I look like in the morning, she supports every decision I make, and she’s there for me between laughter and tears. My only complaints about our friendship are that she can’t go shopping with me, we’re unable to go out for fancy vegan dinners, and the strangest of all? She doesn’t talk. All of this might sound a little off, but it makes a little more sense when I let you know that my best friend is a dog.
Over the next few months, I showed Zoe to just about every family that walked through the doors looking for a new companion. Unfortunately, a lot of people judged Zoe by her appearance and opted to look at smaller dogs, puppies, or purebreds. After multiple rejections, I started to feel like I was letting Zoe down. More than anything, I wanted someone to give her a chance and a forever home, but little did I know … that person would be me. After about three months in the shelter, I heard word that Zoe had a chance of being euthanized as no one seemed to be interested, and the shelter was full of other dogs who also needed forever homes. At that moment, I knew I had to do something. I scribbled a note for the shelter manager on a post-it and stuck it on his office door. On May 8th, 2009, I picked up my new companion and we’ve been inseparable ever since.
So if you’re looking for a friend and have the time and the means to do so, please adopt a companion from your local shelter—they will thank you with a lifetime of unconditional love.
P.S. In her new life, Zoe loves the PETA dog park, cuddling on the couch, peanut butter biscuits, playgrounds filled with children (she absolutely adores kids), car rides, trying to play with my cats—Mr. Chow and Bean, and grooming my bunny, Princess Bun-Bun. I’m also happy to say that Zoe is now a PETA office dog and comes to work with me every day! In fact, she’s curled up at my feet as I type this.
peta2 Street Team Coordinator + lover of vegan food, cats, animal rights, Dawson's Creek, and Harry Potter.
Hello! My name is Nina, and I am a musician-in-training, and I play 7 instruments. I am a liberal, an LGBT activist, avid reader, composer, singer, and poi spinner. I am vegan, and a strong supporter of animal rights.
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330 days ago
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Just plain adorable cuteness.
1138 days ago
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Thank you for writing this, it made my day Thank you for writing this, it made my day <3
1138 days ago
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shan, you’re a spotless soul. shan, you’re a spotless soul. <3
1149 days ago
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shan! what a great article. you’re a sweetheart!
1369 days ago
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that made me shiver! in a good way! That is so sweet
1370 days ago
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I LOVE Zoe and hope that she and Milos can play together again soon!
1371 days ago
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awh! Zoe is so cute!
how sweet of you for adopting her
1371 days ago
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Aw shan that is so magical I’m so happy you two found each other!
1371 days ago
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She is absolutely gorgeous! Thank u in behalf of her. XXOO from Peru for Zoe and u…
1372 days ago
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Aw, I love stories like this
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1372 days ago
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Zoe is adorable!
1372 days ago
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Thank you for not judging Zoe because of her looks!
Be careful though, my little girl like Zoe has learned her own language. She can most definitely tell you how she feels with a OOOOOOW (moan), a HUP! (a really, really, quiet bark), Oh…and kisses (When Belle kisses you it makes a sound!)
I hope you and Zoe can be friends for a very long time!