Reese is a five year old Chihuahua who arrived as a stray. It was a cool day and Reese had squirmed out of his jacket so the staff person found him another one, helped me get him into it and harnessed. We were off. Reese trotted along, quickly found a tree; next stop the exercise yard, business taken care off; and after a few minutes of sniffing and playing went to the gate ready to start our walk. This little guy is very good at communicating what he wants.
As we were crossing the road toward the open area, the first ear splitting shriek stopped me cold. I knew I had not stepped on him. It quickly became a loud continuous wail. I was hoping that visitors seeing my volunteer badge were not getting the wrong idea about me! I looked around and saw one of the staff going toward her car then Reese tugging to join her. He is so bonded with the staff that even when she picked him up for hugs he could not stop squealing and whimpering. This sweet little guy needs people more than just about any dog I've ever met. I made up my mind right there, if it was okay with the staff our "outing" was going to be inside near them.
They said it would be fine for me to let him wander in the central staff area while I kept him on the leash and stayed out of their way. Reese thought it was wonderful since he loves all of them. We were there about 20 minutes when Reese came over and curled up on my lap. It seemed a good time to take him back to his kennel for a snooze. I feel sure that Reese will get adopted very quickly since he is so extremely affectionate. What a perfect companion he will make.
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