Two years ago, I lost both of my cats (14 years old and 12 years old) within two months of each other; one of kidney disease and the other of a tumor. I was heart broken! Being a vegetarian, everyone kept telling me that I, of all people, should have another animal in my life. One of my girlfriends saw a dog from the OUR HOUSE OF HOPE K-9 RESCUE in Gurnee, IL. I thought it wouldn't hurt to call them. Soon I was called within a week and told the dog had been adopted, but that there was a 6 year old Pomeranian for me. Binky was with a breeder being caged for all of her life just being the baby maker. When I met her, I immediately fell in love with her! She's such a passive sweet dog and coming from being a cat person to a dog person, I knew I needed a dog somewhat cat like, which Binky is! About two weeks into having adopted Binky, I felt so guilty going to work and her being alone in the house. I was told that there was a perfect dog for me....a puppy Chihuahua from the same breeder whom had Binky! I didn't want the puppy growing up in a breeder situation, but was hesitant on a puppy. I immediately fell madly in love when he crawled under my chin and fell asleep. He and Binky now play together, lick each other, and when Mama comes home, they both wag their tails furiously to greet me with kisses! I now have two little ones who desperately need me now. No longer do I go home to an empty house, because I have two of the best friends that I could ever ask for!

Suzette A. Baeckelandt
Gurnee, IL