Buster and Toby on Buster's first day with us.

 
Buster

Dear SEVA GRREAT,

I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with your organization.

I lost my 15 year old Golden right before Christmas. Kane was the first Golden I ever had and I knew at some point I would want another one.

My sister, Kathy R, who also lost her Golden in December, became involved with SEVA GRREAT by fostering a dog. She convinced me that I should adopt a rescued dog.

I went to the Golden Days at Care-A-Lot and saw several sweet dogs. But I wasn't quite ready yet. By May, I felt ready. I completed my application for adoption and had been contacted by Pat and Joe Johnson to do a Home Evaluation. Pat and Joe were great and very patient with me throughout the adoption process.

Pat and Joe were fostering Buster and after meeting Toby, my 5 year old Sheltie, thought he might be a good match for us. Joe and Pat brought Buster by for a short visit where he met Toby and our Golden visitor, Manning. He toured the yard and got along well with both dogs.

I still wasn't sure - I had never picked out a dog - I acquired them from people who could no longer care for them.

I asked if Buster could come spend the day with us. The Johnson's were very accommodating and after his day-long visit, I knew he was the dog for me.

He's been with me since June and has been wonderful. Buster is 3 1/2 years old and was given to GRREAT when his owner moved to Roanoke and couldn't take him with him. He is playful, loves his morning walks and car rides, and is now my official alarm clock. Without fail, he is up between 5:30 and 6:00 and won't rest until Toby and I are up too.

Thank you so much for helping to make my home a "Golden Home," again. I can't imagine my life without my dogs.

Sincerely,
Debbie G.