Happy Reunion For Panda And His Family
He was a pomerranian mix, just like my dog. And I wanted very much for him to be my dog. He sat in my lap as I petted him, we went for rides in the car. And at night he slept on the foot of my bed, just like my little doggie. I wanted so much for him to be Bailey. But, he wasn't.
And the more I thought about how much I missed my dog, the more I realized it was important to help this fellow to find his family. So Friday morning I put an ad on CraigsList. And, I made some signs, "FOUND DOG", with my phone number. I placed them on stakes in the area where he was found. Within two hours a man called with anxiety in the tone of his voice. I asked him to describe his dog, and he verbally pictured the little fellow quite well. I told him to come and get his dog.
He and his wife pulled into the driveway. She had excused herself from work for the reunion. They grabbed their dog and hugged him so tightly, and he responded with wriggles and lots of licks. Obviously this was their friend.
They recently moved into the subdivision. The cable guy came to the house, and when he opened the door, the dog dashed out. His name was Panda, and he had been part of their family for almost seven years. He told me with a breaking voice that he had prayed diligently, and stayed home from work this day to try to find his dog. And when he saw my sign, his heart leaped for joy. They were all smiles, as the picture above shows. And since they were new to town, I invited them to church. I think they will come- they owe me one!
The happy reunion was a bit melancholy for me. I sure wish someone would put up some signs and make an effort to return Bailey to me. It seems silly even as I consider it, because I've got heavier matters of life with which to deal, but I seem to think about him so much of the time.
Anyhow, happy reunion to Panda and his family!
03.08.08 (6:16 pm) [
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posted by:
mimi (
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03.08.08 (3:33 pm)
you will get that call, i know it! xoxox
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PirateGirl (
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03.08.08 (3:33 pm)
Awe! So nice that Panda found you - and that you found his mom and dad :)
Wonder how long he had been missing?
Still praying for Bailey :)
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auntconi (
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03.08.08 (3:49 pm)
Nice reunion for Panda and Family.
---- Bailey won't you please come home...?
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surrogate (
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03.08.08 (4:41 pm)
Wow. Good deal for the family, and Panda, I suppose, but like you say, wish someone would show you the same consideration. SOMEONE in that neighborhood has to know where Bailey is.
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OldSchool (
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03.08.08 (5:37 pm)
I just know that Bailey will make it back to you. My daughter prays for him every night before she goes to bed (as do I).
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PastorDave (
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03.08.08 (6:14 pm)
Reply to: OldSchool
Wow. Now that is special, and means so very much to me. Humbly I say thanks to you and your daughter.
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OldSchool (
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03.08.08 (6:44 pm)
Reply to: PastorDave
No problem. I just got done putting her to bed tonight and gave her the update on Bailey and told her about Panda. She said she would pray extra hard. We specifically pray for certain people every night, but have included your puppy since you told us about it. She does not even know you, but has never questioned it once. I just explained it by saying what if Maverick (our dog) would go missing, wouldn't you want others to pray for him? Hope it helps.
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bawdy (
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03.09.08 (11:03 am)
I hope you get a similar reunion soon.
posted by:
nightbreed (
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03.09.08 (5:42 pm)
Your a very sweet kind hearted man..but I guess you already know that..lol
posted by:
ggirl (
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03.11.08 (9:14 am)
What a good man you are. I so hope you find your beloved Bailey soon.
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chrisflea (
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03.12.08 (1:35 am)
Wow! That is awesome. I hope that you rep what you have sown.
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intricategirl (
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03.12.08 (9:01 am)
I think it's great that you could give some other people joy, even while you are upset. I am keeping you, your family, and Bailey in my thoughts, and I will continue to do so until he's safe at home where he belongs.
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tarroc (
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03.13.08 (7:39 am)
You're a good soul,I'll give you that.I would even get the time to put a sign to enable someone else to find their pet.But I may reconsider....On a lighter one I believe a good deed is blessed doubly:hope you find your Bailey.
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FinalyFree (
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03.14.08 (8:20 pm)
How wonderful Pastor, I can only pray that you and your family will soon be having just such a reunion with Bailey.
