CAROLAN'S CORNER

Articles, observations and tips about the spoken and written word for new and advanced speakers/writers. Shirley is a 27 year veteran of Toastmasters International. She made her stage debut in the British Comedy "All in the Family" by Ray Cooney at the Alterena Playhouse, Alameda, CA. Audiences love her high energy, enthusiasm, and dry, British wit. Visit her website www.shirleycarolan.com or contact her at artistwithaflair@att.net, phone: 760-732-0663.

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Monday, July 11, 2011

MEET TEDDY...BEAR!

By Shirley M. Carolan, ATM-G

Yesterday, July 10, 2011, I celebrated 3 three weeks with my new, adorable, rescue shelter dog! Teddy is one year 3 weeks old. He is a golden cocker/poodle, very calm and low key. I must learn how to get pictures of him posted because he is truly adorable.

I had not realized the benefits of having a rescue shelter dog before. The fee ($105.00) is well worth it because Teddy has been neutered, microchipped, checked over by a shelter vet for an ear infection, his one-year license, and his first visit to an outside vet all included.

My biggest challenge todate is to get Teddy in my car. He is petrified of it, but I hope I can help him overcome his fears! Before I had him groomed he looked like a sheep dog and you could not see his beautiful eyes. His fur was badly matted too. When I went back to the groomer to pick Teddy up I did not recognize him. I saw the groomer with this cute dog and said: “Oh, isn’t he cute?” She said “You think so?” I said “Yes!” She said “Well, you should like him, he’s yours!”

Teddy loves other animals, all shapes, sizes and gender. I don’t think he has a mean bone in his body. He likes people too, not kids and some men scare him if they move too quickly… I’ve only heard him bark 5 times in three weeks and all for a good reason!

I’m still healing over the loss of my little Shih-Tzu, Krissy, when she was attacked and killed by a coyote on May 25. She was the daughter I never had. I think she would approved of Teddy and I know he would love her to death!

Thank you God for giving me the courage and wisdom to adopt Teddy. I pray we will have many happy and rewarding years together!

Shirley M. Carolan, ATMG
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