MY SWEETHEART SHELBY

by Cathy Trisco
(Caledonia, WI)

It all started with a male Schnauzer puppy we named Charlie. I was naive then and we got him from a pet store but we loved that dog so much, he was faithful, protective, smart, funny, when he died at almost 13 years old our hearts were broken, I said I would never have another dog again because the pain was unbearable. Within 6 months I had two more schnauzers.

I didn't think I could love another more than Charlie, then I got our sweetheart Shelby from a rescue group. She was rescued from a puppy mill. She was just a white little hairball when we got her. She was the most beautiful white mini, loving, faithful, smart, sweet and she loved her mama (me) so much. We kept saying someday we will get her a brother. We had put in applications with breeders but when we got Shelby we were so happy we forgot about that, then 3 months after we got Shelby, we got a call about a black male puppy we named him Colby.

I could never decide if they were brother/sister or boyfriend/girlfriend. Colby was in love with Shelby, he followed her everywhere and kissed her constantly. What a loving pair. They were only 3 months apart in age. I knew they would both go around the same time. So 7 years later I decided we needed another baby but we ended up getting another white female from the same rescue group we got Shelby from and she was 7 years old and they were 8 at the time.

So we had a trio. So much fun and work but definitely worth all of it. My big boy Colby passed away at 14 years 6 months, and my sweetheart Shelby not long after at 15 years 5 months. We still have the last one who came with the name Sprite but she will be 15 in July. We don't have any human children so these dogs are the children and like people say with the human children, they grow up soooo fast. My heart is broken again but I just try to remember how much I loved them and they loved us. I have been trying to adopt another schnauzer but boy times have changed they make it very hard to adopt and its so sad because so many dogs need a loving home and I have a home ready for them.

Love, pet, kiss your dog everyday if you don't you will regret it when they are gone. Pets are just pure unconditional love, where else can you get that from.

Comments for MY SWEETHEART SHELBY

Click here to add your own comments

Shelby and Colby
by: T St Louis

What a beautiful trio. Such pretty girls and a handsome boy. Yes they are family and it hurts so when they have to leave us. You have beautiful memories of your little buddies to carry in your broken heart. I hope you are able to adopt again soon. So sorry for the loss of Shelby and Colby. Hugs to you and family. Of course, Sprite is included in that hug. Take care.

Take care of your baby!!
by: Anonymous

There all Beautiful and I’ve been through it twice and I have my boy Charlie now and he will soon be 9!!! Can’t live life without a Schnauzer in my life!!

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Miniature Schnauzer Rescue Stories.

Search Schnauzers-Rule.com


Custom Search


Miniature Schnauzers Rule
Share this page:
Share page info with family & friends. Here's how...

Would you prefer to share this page with others by linking to it?

  1. Click on the HTML link code below.
  2. Copy and paste it, adding a note of your own, into your blog, a Web page, forums, a blog comment, your Facebook account, or anywhere that someone would find this page valuable.

Hide a Squirrel

hide a squirrel AMZN

Schnauzer Tested and Approved Dog Toy: Hide a Squirrel on AMAZON

GET HEALTHY

icon health 1

Great deals on vitamins for your pet!

Note: I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

Zymox Vet Shampoo for Dogs AMZN

Veterinary Strength Shampoo for Dogs helps destroy bacteria and fungi that cause skin infections and Schnauzer Bumps


Mini Schnauzer Family Sun Shade for your car's windshield. So dang cute

Sch Windshield AMZN

Adorable Schnauzer Kitchen Quick Drying Dish Towel

Sch Kitchen Towel AMZN

Schnauzers Rule on Zazzle

zazzle schnauzer shop
Schnauzers Rule Zazzle Shop

Be sure to visit our Zazzle store. We have lots gifts for Miniature Schnauzer Lovers including T Shirts, Stickers, Home Decor items and more. Got Schnauzer?


Special Promotional Offers

Check out all the cute dog customers on AMAZON

Amazon purchases through affiliate links, earn me a small commission

PUPPY SUPPLIES

dog supplies amazon general