Maizy's Story

During the month of July 2007, right out of the blue, I had this urgent need from deep inside me to add a member to our family in the way of a puppy. We had never had success with dogs in the past so it didn't make a lot of sense but I felt that a Chihuahua or Pug would be perfect for us. Much to my husband's dismay, I had been looking at puppies from breeders on-line...too expensive for his liking. So it made sense when a friend suggested that I should first check the humane society. On August 3, 2007 I took my son with me to the humane society and found the most perfect puppy ever!

She is Maisy, a min pin/Chihuahua mix, or as I like to call her a Minpinchua. I had originally set my sights on the dog in the kennel next to hers, who was an adorable little Chihuahua/Jack Russell mix but possibly a little too enthusiastic for my reluctant husband. Then in one last check of the room I noticed my little, sweet Maisy, sitting quietly at the back of her kennel. She was so precious and humble. When we took her to the get-acquainted-room, my son and I instantly fell deeply in love with her as she cuddled close to him and ducked her head into the crook of his arm. I could tell that she would be a dog who would become a true respectful family member, and she definitely is. I could also tell that once she became a confident member of our family she would be loads of fun to play with.

Maisy is willing to go along with whatever we ask of her. If we want to play, cuddle, walk, run, train her, ask her to down or even have a little personal space, she will do it... all we have to do is ask. She has been extremely trainable and has not only learned a lot of cute tricks but she has learned how to roll with our family routine. When I tell her she needs her jacket, she sits very still and ducks her head so I can put it on her, even though she's excited that we're going somewhere. When I'm done, only then does she allow herself to leap around in excitement.

Odie, one of our three cats just loves Maisy. Maisy runs up to "her cat" and pulls at the skin on his neck and back, over and over as Odie lays there purring and enjoying his massage. It's the cutest thing. Sometimes Odie boxes Maisy back with claws tucked in. You can see that they really love each other by the way they light up when the other is around. Maisy keeps our family smiling and laughing every day. Our hearts are full with affection for this beautiful, precious creature.

Maisy had been in the shelter for three whole weeks as a VIP, which I found stunning because she is so beautiful and sweet. I would have expected her to be snapped right up immediately. I like to think that she was meant to be with us and so she sat quietly at the back of her kennel waiting for us to arrive and discover her. Maisy is the perfect match for our family! A true success story!

Thanks Humane Society of Utah for taking care of her for us until we found her!

-Cecile Kiesel