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Jack and I just celebrated our 10th Gotcha Day, recognizing the lucky day we came into each other’s lives. I don’t know his real birthday, but it doesn’t matter. Our time together is what matters most to me.
I wasn’t officially looking for a dog when Jack appeared. I had just lost three dogs to old age over a nine-month period and was going through a significant life change. I was heartbroken and didn’t quite know what my reinvention would look like. I decided the last thing I needed right then was to be responsible for another living being, especially when I was struggling with my own life.
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Still, I pined for canine companionship. As an adult, I’ve always shared my home with at least one pup, and the richness these furry friends have brought into my life is immeasurable. I knew being dog-less wouldn’t last long. I needed a dog’s loving companionship to heal. It was a long month and a half.
All the while, I was trolling the Humane Society and rescue websites. Jax, one of the best dogs in the history of dogdom, came from the animal shelter. His gratitude for being rescued from the shelter’s “black hall” hours before he was to be euthanized was evident every day we spent together. Giving a second chance to an abandoned pet is life-affirming.
Soon, looking at the pups on the website wasn’t enough, and my bestie Kevin and I went to the Humane Society to meet them in person. Fully expecting to meet my new roommate, I was disappointed that I didn’t feel a love connection with any of the dogs we met. Little did I know it was the best thing that could have happened.
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I called a friend who has given more dogs a second chance than anyone I know to share my tale of woe. She had news that would change my life. She had just rescued a black miniature poodle named Jack from a neighbor down the street. He had abandoned the poor guy in his front yard with no shelter, food, or water during record-setting ice and snowstorms. When Jack escaped the yard and ran in front of a school bus, my friend grabbed him.
She said, “You need him, and he needs you.” I flew over to meet him, and it was an instant heartbond for both of us. That his name was Jack seemed like a sign from above. It felt a little like I was stealing him as we carried him out to the car wrapped in a blanket. He was so scared and little.
I never wanted a poodle and didn't think of myself as a poodle person until I was at the dog park with a poodle and a parasol. Now I'm sold on poodles. I love being able to change his hairstyle for my entertainment, Plus, it's amazing to share a home with a dog that doesn't shed.
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Six months later, the neighbor asked what ever happened to his dog... | | |
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March 27th from 6 to 8 PM at Flying Pig Improv, 3202 E. Douglas Ave.
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Empowering Empaths with co-teacher Cynthia Killian
April 17, from 6 to 8:30 PM
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Badass Scavenger Hunt
April 13th from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Tanya's Soup Kitchen, 1725 E. Douglas Ave.
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Ever since Wichita was a Cowtown in the 1870s, there have been many women of consequence, often behind the scenes, who have helped build our city, known as the “Peerless Princess of the Plains.” Join the Badass Women of Wichita to celebrate women who have shaped our past and who are making an impact today at our Badass Scavenger hunt! Solve clues and find locations to discover how these women have helped make Wichita a place we are proud to call home.
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Register in advance to make sure you get a spot. $15 a person or $10 for members. You can also register at the door as space allows.
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Getting Your Affairs in Order Panel Discussion
April 24th, from 6 to 8 PM at Flying Pig Improv, 3202 E. Douglas Ave.
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Do you know that more than half of adults in the U.S. don’t have a will? Even if you don’t have a lot of wealth to distribute, a will is still important unless you want the state to decide where your assets go!
In this informative panel discussion, you’ll discover how to prepare now for the inevitable, what paperwork you need to have in order, and what you need to do to protect your assets.
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