Stevie's story

I'll tell you what I know about Stevie and then let him keep you informed of his life as it is happening. I was asked by the URY coordinator with Miami Dade Animal Control if I would take a new foster.  After Marley left I had Delia, Chewy and Kosmo who were here for very short times each and have been adopted by wonderful people.  So, when I was asked to take a dog that was coming out of the shelter so it would not be euthanized I was ready.  Kosmo left Wednesday for his new home and Thursday the 1st of December I met Jenn, the liason person, and lots more for UYR, to pick this little 4 year old boy from her.  It was only the day before that I found out he was a stray and that she thought he has sight problems.  By Thursday she was pretty sure he was totally blind.  I also knew that he was a very scared dog.  She brought him over to me and put him in the car, leash attached.  I will now let Stevie tell you what has been happening.

Hi, I listened to Phyllis and I can tell you that yes, I was a stray but I don't remember how that came to be, I am about 4 eears old and I weigh about 8 pounds but Phyllis said I should weigh at least 10 or 11.  I rode home in the car with Phyllis.  I was very nervous because I had just spent two days with a girl, Jennifer, that I liked and didn't know what was happening to me now.  I stood up on the seat the whole time I was in the car and had no idea where she was taking me or what she looks like because I can't see anything.I was petrified, and I still am.  The car stopped and Phyllis took my leash and led me out of the car.  Boy oh boy was I scared.  I have never had a leash on my neck and she was trying to make me go with her.  No way!  I lay on that ground and started rolling and rolling around and screaming hoping I could get loose and just run.  Phyllis almost freaked out too.  I could tell because she kept saying funny things like O God O God.  It didn't help and finally she got me into the house.  Dogs were barking when I came in but they saw how scared I was and they just ran away.  I couldn't wait for her to take that thing off my collar.  I start walking anyplace I can find that doesn't have a wall and it was a lot of work to figure out where I was.  From Thursday night when I got there at 7 pm until Saturday at noon, I don't think I got a wink of sleep.  I just walked and walked and mapped out the house so I would know how to get around.  I am petrified still, but I think things might get better after awhile.  I will continue my story soon.