I need this dog in my life...?

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Her name is Pirate and she's been adopted. But there was a special connection she and I had - she licked me right when I walked into her cage to walk her.  It's like she smiles when she looks at me :)  So anyways, this woman came and adopted her; and I'm not upset that she got adopted - because it's my job to help people looking to adopt - it's just the woman's presence when she walked through the gate - (like a crazy middle-aged lady). First, she called her a "he," and then sympathetically laughed about her one eye, while making sure her friend and I both knew she had one eye..  Pirate gets put off when anyone acknowledges her one eye, and that's one of the things they taught us at the beginning of volunteer orientation for this shelter; to never directly acknowledge a dog's disabilities if they're content already.  Also, Pirate needs you to get to her level when you play with her.  It was obvious she was uncomfortable in this woman's arms so I took her, sat her down and she licked my face and rubbed her chin on my chest like she always does.  

This woman gave me a weird vibe immediately when she walked in, and she didn't really smile at all. Maybe it's because I've grown attached to this dog specifically, I don't know. I'm just kind of hoping fate is on my side this once and that Pirate comes back to see me/doesn't like the owner, because I'm right for her and she's right for me.  Honestly, I've never felt so loved by such a tiny animal ever since my beagle had to be put down (rest in peace my little man; your pawprint will forever be imprinted in my heart).  Is this selfish of me, for wanting a dog that's already been adopted? What should I do? I would really just love to hold her and give her kisses...

Moondog · Accepted Answer

If you felt such a strong attachement to the dog why didn't you adopt her yourself?

Star_of_Darkness · Answer

Nothing you can do

Just because a dog licked you doesn't mean you have a special connection to it. The dog did that to every one who walked up to the cage. 

Why didn't you adopt the dog if you were so attached to it? 

The dog belongs to some one else now, and there's nothing you can do about it. You will get attached to another dog before long

Shyann · Answer

There is nothing you can really do. I know you grew attached to the dog but the fact that the lady took a dog with a disability says that this lady has heart. You can hop that the dog comes back then adopt her yourself right away, but if she doesn't then just know that this lady took this dog who has a problem with its eye even though she could have gotten one with no problems. That fact alone says she is in good hands. I am so sorry the dog you loved left.

Hannah · Answer

Awwwww i'm sorry,

I've seen a lot of people like this and i don't like it when people mistake my husky for a boy when she's obviously a girl. I don't think you can really do anything about this, I feel so bad for you. (im not being sarcastic) I adopted a dog once but i had to give him back to the animal shelter when he attacked my dog, i felt so bad and i cryed constantly. Again im really sorry, just hope she gets returned for her and your sake.

? · Answer

There is nothing you can do she has been adopted to someone else, if you felt this strongly perhaps you shoudl have seen about adopting her your self but it is now too late. You need to move on from this dog.

Melissa · Answer

Aww this is so sad.

I guess the only thing you can do is hope she doesn't work out with the other lady and is given back.

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