Swift Creek Reservoir Dog! Stray was living in red clay hole it had dug in an embankment.

Sixty pounds of love with a touch of sadness in her eyes..... that's our Maggie.

While fishing from our canoe we were surprised to find we had a visitor swimming alongside. It was a great big dog effortlessly treading water a few feet away. I assumed she belonged to someone nearby until over the next few months I observed her scavenging the trashcans and begging visiting fishermen for handouts. She had no collar and a badly infected ear. I discovered she had a "home" in a large dugout next to the parking area so I tried to befriend her as did others. A man tried to coax her into his car but couldn't succeed for she kept backing up while barking incessantly at him. For the next week I brought her food morning and night but still couldn't gain her trust. Finally I asked my husband to help me catch her. To my surprise he simply scooped her up in his arms and placed her in the car! And she didn't even mind! Of course I contacted the Chesterfield Humane Society but she hadn't been reported missing. She's ours now ;0) and quite a character with an exceptionally gentle nature. Her favorite treat is a huge raw carrot. She is loved and has been with us for over ten years now. She has a forever home indoors with a soft cushy doggy bed instead of dirt. She's such a happy girl!

Have you ever considered adopting a pound dog? Spend just 30 minutes at your local animal shelter and you might discover that special sad-eyed dog to take home. A loving relationship with a dog can bring such joy..... and get you a little closer to achieving your personal peace ;0)
Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/