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Patch Pet of the Month: Lovely, Lonely, Lexus
Do you have room in your heart and home for this lonely girl?
Every morning I wake up and wonder why I'm here at Angel Ridge Animal Rescue.
I was adopted as puppy years ago, and now I'm about 6 years old, a fledgling senior who finds myself in a wire cage with a concrete floor instead of wall-to-wall carpeting and cozy couch.
I was brought here by the sister of my owner (I call her Mom) who said that mom is now disabled and can't take care of me. I assumed it was just another car ride, but when I got out, two big dogs came rushing up to me and I just froze. They sniffed my face and butt and checked me out while I just stood there. I wasn't going to make any trouble, but I'm troubled about being one of the newly homeless.
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The first couple of weeks did not seem too bad. Volunteers petted and walked me and I would give them a big smile because I was so happy to see people, to get outside and walk around. I thought I would be going home soon, but the weeks have turned into months and I am feeling very blue.
I do not brighten up when visitors come anymore. I lie around most of the time and sometimes barely lift my head. Even though I am surrounded by other dogs, we are all separated and I am very lonely, missing my Mom and former life.
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My name is Lexus and I'm a big, beautiful, shepherd mix with a refined air and good manners. I am also easy to walk. I'm housebroken and am a calm, quiet companion.
In a word, I'm nearly perfect, if only I was given a chance to show it. I have a lot of good years to spend keeping somebody company, protecting the house and lounging in the sunbeams that shine in from the window. I do get along with lots of other dogs and do not pay any attention to the silly cats that walk the grounds. I even think that living with some kids could be fun for all of us. I do not need a whole lot of exercise, but I would enjoy a daily walk.
Sometimes people just don’t want a big dog. Everyone seems to go for a cute little puppy not thinking that lots of them grow up to be just like me. I wish that size and age did not matter as much to people as temperament and energy level.
I am such a good dog for almost anyone who is looking for a loving, loyal pet.
If you have a question or would like to meet Lexus, please call Judy at 724-223-9325 or Cindy at 412-576-3445, or email cindy.coupe@verizon.net.
Angel Ridge Animal Rescue
724.229.7053
390 Old Hickory Ridge Road
Washington, PA 15301
www.angelridgeanimalrescue.org
Hours: Tues.-Sun. 12-5 pm
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