We(me,my mom,Ella,and JoJo) were in our backyard just chilling out about a week ago. All of a sudden,I see jojo carrying something. Thinking it may be something harmful,I get up and go to take it from her. I get closer and see this
So. my question Is:what’s the nastiest thing your dog has ever gotten a hold of?
So,since i started this blog a month or so after I got JoJo I’m trying to catch up on all the things we have done.
JoJo has taken a liking to Shelby Farms Dog Park(not because of the lakes or the other dogs-but the people who want to pet her) we have had good experiences there until one day we were turning a corner and a family of people noticed jojos absence of a leg. They youngest of the group(17-19?) said “what’s wrong with her?”
I just stood there in awe that someone would ask ” what’s wrong with her”! If you see a child in a wheel chair do you ask the same thing? No. So why should you say that about my dog?
Anyway, my mom told her story and then as we were walking away they said things like “poor thing/dogs like that should be euthanized/bless her heart” people like this drive me crazy!
JoJo has also taken a liking to wrestling,swimming in our kiddie pool,going on walks,snuggling and cuddling and things like that.
And finally,on august 7,2011 JoJo and Ella were entered into the Dog Days Of August competition(not really a competition,but more of a fun little event that raised money). There were little booths from vets,doggie daycares,pet photograohers,shelters,dog bakeries,a snocone place,etc. Then,towards the end of the day there was a little competition with four categories:best trick,best costume,ugliest dog,and most fitting name. JoJo was entered in best trick(hopping on 1 leg,walking on three ) and most fitting name(JoJo,from the beetles song get back.) and Ella was entered in most fitting name(ellaminnowpea. It’s from a Book where a girl desperatly tries to find a better life for herself.)
*side story* i was waiting by then edge of the little stage for my turn to take JoJo up and show her best trick. A lady with a very cute dog was ahead of me. I was petting her dog when she asked me what Jo’s trick was. I told her and she said to me in the snobbiest voice I have ever heard” well. They told me they were going to try to..share the love.. So I’m sure your….dog. Will win this. Because I mean,if they didn’t do that my dog would win everything!”
So rude
But she was right,cause JoJo won best trick and Ella won 3rd for best name. And I won a little door prize pack from three dog bakery.
Well,first off id like to thank JoJos “first” family-the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. Not only the staff but the volunteers as well. They were absolutely wonderful to my baby girl before she was my baby girl. I owe them so much. I’ll never be able to repay them, though I’ll try by donating my time,money,and supplies to help.
Now,for jojos “forever” family
Brianna- or me. I’m 16 and attend a private school in memphis. I love animals,always have always will.
Heather-my mom,jojos grandma. She is a wonderful person who gives a piece of herself to every animal she owns.
The dogs
Ella Minnow Pea- Ella for short. She is an one year five month old pointer lab mix(we think) she is heathers baby.
Little man- a 6-7 year old minpin/dachshund mix. His favorite activities include peeing on my possessions.
So. this is my first blog. but, hey. its worth a shot.
This blog is about my puppy, JoJo.
She is a 6 month old(birthday on March 3,2011) Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix(we think) from the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County.
I first saw her on June 18th at orentation for new volunteers. I was in love
They called her Jordan. She was perfect. Until they took her out of her cage…
I was speechless. She was missing a leg. Upon further invesstigation i found out that she had been hit by a car.
*from her chart* 5/10/11 7.9lbs “Presented w/ severe lacerations to hind left leg, likely broken. Bone visible.”
They amputated her leg on 5/11/11
I didnt care, though. For about 6 weeks i went to the Humane Society tovolunteer at least 3 days a week just to see Jordan. I brushed her,i fed her treats, i cuddled with her, i took her out into the play yards, i threw balls for her, i held her until she fell asleep. Other volunteers would tell me “Brianna, you better adopt her or she might have psychological problems!”
Finally, on July 24 i convinced my mother to come volunteer with me. Jordan did what she did best and on July 28 i adopted and took home my baby girl. We renamed her Jojo after the Beatles song “Get Back”.