Day 1

Dr. Ray decided to take me home because I had been couped up for a while. When she put me in her car, I was so afraid because every car ride results in a new, strange place lately. She had to pick me up to put me in her car and let me put it this way...the saying, "you scared the pee outta me," isn't always just a saying. Once I got to her house, I was still very nervous. Nothing was familiar and the house had nnew sounds I had never heard before. I was so scared, I would not even sit down for 2 hours. Once her kids got home, the house became noisier and more energetic. By the time I hit the 4 hour mark, I finally was tired enough and hopeful of my safety, that I relaxed enough to lie down.

Pick Up Day :

Hi everyone! My name is Gabe and I'm a 2 year old chocolate lab mix. I was pulled from Fulton County Animal Services by 11th Hour Rescue (based out of New Jersey). Two technicians from Fayetteville Animal Hospital went to the shelter to do some work for 11th Hour Rescue and found me in the lobby. They fell in love with me instantly and decided to take me with them. I was really apprehensive about getting into a car with two people I didn't know, but they kept assuring me that I was going to be alright. Later, I found out they were right! I had to stay at the clinic for several weeks because I was being treated for Heartworm Disease, and during my time there the staff grew close to me. I was very slow to trust them, because I'm very timid and afraid. I don't want to get into my past life, but it wasn't as pleasant as it is now! Dr Ray and her family have invited me into their home, and I am really starting to come out of my shell...but we will get to that later. Stay tuned for my next diary entry!!