GRETCHEN'S STORY 

I lost my last Weim, Razzy in May 2013. I did not think I was ready for another dog, considering I had already gone through losing 3 senior Weims in the past few years. Needless to say, I was heartbroken.  My home was suddently so quiet. I signed up to volunteer for TSWR. Before I even had a chance to volunteer, Patty called me on July 19th and told me she had a senior Weim named Gretchen who needed to be placed immediately in a home where she would be the only dog. I agreed to foster Gretchen and she was brought to my house the next day.

Gretchen had clearly been abused and was the most timid, scared dog I had ever met. It broke my heart seeing her cower when humans approached her. She trusted no one and her tail always stayed down between her legs.

It is truly amazing the transformation that I have witnessed in just 4 months. I could never have imagined the impact that unconditional love could have on an animal.  Gretchen loves her family, loves to walk with her dog walker and loves playing with all of her toys!! She is a 75 lb "lap dog" who loves to cuddle and give kisses and wag her tail!!! Within a few days, I knew I wanted to adopt her. She is such a happy dog who is surrounded by lots of love.

For someone who did not think they were ready for another dog, I am so thankful that I made the decision to adopt Gretchen. My home and heart were incomplete without her!!! I rescued her and she rescued me. Stephanie