Our New Princess
Sunday, October 13, 2013
By: Allisyn Cowles

We went into the Humane Society about 2-3 months ago...

...We wanted another dog and searched every kennel. After looking at them all and seeing some very great dogs, we arrived at the second to last kennel and this beautiful red headed dog with radar ears was being brought back from a walk. She came to the kennel door to meet us, leaning against the gate for some extra lovin and we were hooked. We then met her with a counselor and she stole our hearts. During this session we were told that Ariel had been brought in as a stray after recently having puppies. She was treated for heartworms and then adopted about 2weeks prior. The adopters brought Ariel back after only a week saying she took a long time to warm up (as she sat in our laps). We couldn't believe it and just had to take her home with us to meet her sister. (A 10 year old sheltie/Australian Shepard mix.)
After getting her home, we discovered that she was likely abused by a previous owner; likely a male construction worker. This was difficult as my husband is a construction worker. It took some work to build the trust but now she is the cutest and most trusting dog we have ever met.
Ariel not only LOVES to "hug" everyone but she is a daddy's girl! She loves playing around with her "sister" and following our 7 year old daughter around the yard.
I cannot believe that anyone ever hurt this beautiful and loving angel of ours but am so glad that we walked in the shelter that day. She is everything we ever wanted and more! (Where are those puppies?? We want one!!)