Stella Speaks
So, today's post is going to be all about me! My hoomans took me and Dobby (my surrogate brother from another mother) out on a road trip these last few days. Now, I used to hate the car and when I say hate I mean DESPISE the vehicle. It always felt like I was being taken somewhere to be dropped off and gotten rid of again (trauma from my past resurfacing) but my hoomans have made the car a fun place to be. I do not mind going in the car now. I used to be so anxious that I would throw up within about 1 minute into any car ride, no matter where we were headed.
Now, I told them that I didn't like the car maybe not in so many words, but I told them in actions. I would struggle with them to get in the car, I would try and get out of the car once I was in it, and I would throw up every time I was in it. Well, I have trained them well to be good hoomans after all because they listened. They would take me into the car for small trips around the block with Dobby to get me used to it. I saw how much Dobby loved the car, so I started to like it too. And then when I knew that they weren’t going to take me and get rid of me, I started to enjoy it. I knew they weren’t going to get rid of me because we always came back home after the car ride. They would give us treats and praise us for a job well done and then we would go inside. Now, I jump in the car all on my own and I am not scared – I may still get sick sometimes, but I am not scared.
But for this trip, I got something very special for the trip. My Aunt Tara made the comfiest dog bed I have ever felt. She wanted to donate it to some dogs in need but that turned out to be me, so I made my dad’s donate a different bed to a rescue so I could keep this one. Now this bed let me tell you, is big and thick and soft and squishy and they surprised me this trip by bringing it with us in the car. Usually what I must do is stand on dad in the back seat with my head out the window so that I feel better. But now, with my new bed with us, I was able to lay down next to Dobby and my dad and fell asleep all by myself.
Never having been to Connecticut, I had no idea what I was in for. We stopped at this weird place with all these cars on the side of the highway. We got out of the car and ate at some picnic table with all these other people around and my hoomans would not let me go to talk to them. We got back in the car, and I snuggled back down into my bed and before I knew it, we arrived. Now, the hooman friend my dads were visiting is really cool. Even though he doesn’t have a dog, you’d never know it. He let us on the furniture, in the bed, he played with us, gave us nicknames. You’d think he had one of us himself. Hopefully, we inspired him to get one himself.
It is so relaxing here! Even dad took a nap with us and that never happens! We spent most of the time outside on this amazing deck overlooking his nice piece of land where our dads took us running and sniffing around. When we weren’t outside, we were either in the car going somewhere with them, or we were all taking naps on the couch. I have never seen my dad nap so much and I loved it because we could snuggle on the couch and just relax and sleep.
Finally, on one of the last days, we went to see this really cool castle that used to be someone's home. I can't imagine living in a house like this—just think of all the space there is to chase after a ball or a toy! The long hallways would be epic! Just look at these views! I am going to go take a nap now!
MEET NORBERT
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| Name | Norbert |
|---|---|
| Adoption Fee | $350.00- Dog Adult |
| Age | 1 years, 6 months |
| Gender | Male |
| Size | Medium |
| Shots up to date | Yes |
| OK with kids | Not Sure |
| Housetrained | Not Sure |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
| Spayed / Neutered | Yes |
| OK with dogs | No |
| OK with cats | Not Sure |
If you have questions about Norbert please contact
NYC Second Chance Rescue
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