Horribly abused by his prior owners, Shamrock was traumatized and almost comatose when they returned him to the SPCA for being "unsociable." His owners had declawed all four of his paws. The SPCA team were afraid they would have to euthanize him because he was in such shock and distress.
When I met him, he rolled over on his back for a tummy rub. The SPCA volunteers were stunned that he responded so readily to me. I named him Shamrock because of his beautiful green eyes, and I wanted him to be lucky the rest of his life.
I'm the lucky one. For six years, this gentle, loving, sweet boy has taught me the miracle powers of love, healing, and kindness. He makes me smile every day, especially when he stretches out his back legs and crosses his front paws.
Walnut Creek, CA
