One of our longer-term dog residents, Judy,
was adopted entirely thanks to Carly’s dedication and determination. Judy is a
sleek, athletic dog who first arrived in our shelter in July 2013. Judy sadly didn’t
find love for a long time until Carly took it upon herself to go bold and find
Judy her perfect person.
From Carly: "Judy was a particularly special dog. From the time I met her she was
always a favorite for me to walk or hang out with; her energy would always rub
off and leave me in a better mood than when I began.
Not long after I began working at Berkeley Humane, I went to
look at a nearby room for rent. The house wasn’t a good fit for me and my
cat, so I moved on. But this Halloween, while in full wig and makeup, a man who
I recognized to be the owner of the home approached me to compliment my
costume. He understandably didn’t recognize me until I reminded him of my
job. This sparked a conversation about pets, and he expressed that he had
been considering getting a dog. He told me that he loves dogs and has the
time and space to have one in his life, but has been hesitant because the loss
of his past dog was so devastating. When he described to me what he was looking
for in a companion, Judy came right to mind. We talked about her for a long
time, looked at pictures, and speculated if they would be a good fit. Of
course, it was to remain strictly speculative until they actually met in
person. The next day he came down to our shelter, and it was love at first
sight. Sometimes, when a dog meets their new family, it shows in their eyes
that they just know this is who they’re going home with. I always say
that these are the moments when the animal adopts the human. This was the case
with Judy. After spending some time getting to know each other, he decided
that this was indeed the dog for him.
Since Judy has gone home, she has been doing wonderfully. She
feels comfortable in her new home and has become a happy, relaxed dog. Her
adopter, a disabled veteran, says that she is the perfect companion. She
has fit right in to the household and happily gets along with her new friends,
human and animal alike. I’m certain that Judy will live out her years
loved, tail wagging, alongside her new friend. She truly deserves every happy
moment."
Carly went above and beyond for Judy, as
she does for so many of the animals at Berkeley Humane, and it’s an honor for
us to call her one of our own. Staffers like Carly are the reason this
organization can do so much for animals. Their capacity for compassion is
boundless, and their love for the animals truly buoying.
Working in a shelter environment is tough but
rewarding. We always hear that the looks on adopters’ faces when they meet
their match means so much to our staff!
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