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My First Memories Were In a Shelter. But Now I’m Living the Good Life!

By: Justin Palmer
Justin Palmer is a Certified Pet Food Nutrition Specialist and co-founder of iHeartDogs.com. Inspired by his rescued husky, Splash, he dedicated himself to learning about extending both the length and quality of her life. Splash lived and thrived until 18 years old, and now Justin is on a mission to share what he learned with other dog owners.Read more
| August 8, 2016

I’m Necco. I used to be called Gizmo. I don’t remember much about being a puppy. My first memories are of the shelter. They found at the door shaking. It was ok but I was lonely.

One day a nice lady picked me up and took me home. I was so happy but every time she called my name I ran and hid. I cant remember why but it scares me. She started calling me Necco. It didn’t take long for me to realize it was my new name. Soon she started working a lot. I was in my kennel all day. One day she told me I was getting a new mommy and a daddy.

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When I got there I knew this was my forever home! Mommy and daddy are so nice. I get to go to the dog park and play. We watch movies and I fall asleep on mommies lap. One day they brought me a baby! Mommy says its her baby but trust me he’s mine! We play all the time and nap together, if I don’t fall asleep in mommy and daddy’s bed first.

I’ve been with mommy and daddy for 5 years. We even moved to SC from NY. I always have food and treats and lots of cuddles. Now excuse me, I’m going to nap on the couch!

– Submitted by cutieboo1990


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