Adoption: It Could Happen to You

Warmth, love, safety...These were the things I felt in my original home. If someone told me I'd be up for adoption at 2-years old, I would've thought they were crazy.

However, one day, it happened. My owner put me in a carrier and started driving. He took me to a place called the "Humane Society".

"I don't have the time for her anymore," He said.

"We'll take good care of Bangs. I'm sure she'll be adopted right away." Said a strange woman as my owner handed me over before leaving. I was sure he'd be back but as days turned to months, I started to lose hope.

Not only did I lose hope in my owner coming back for me, I was starting to lose faith in humans altogether. Every day a new pet came in only to feel as sad and abandoned as I was. I saw that I was available for adoption but did I really want another human? What if they abandoned me too?

Every time a human would come in, I'd sink as low to the floor as I could, my eyes would dilate, and I'd avoid their touch. I couldn't stand the idea of becoming close to another human only for this to happen all over again.

One day, something unexpected happened. One of the workers told me I was being moved to another shelter called Paws and Prayers Rescue. Great. I thought.

Paws and Prayers was a lot smaller than the Humane Society and they made a new adoption ad for me.

My mind was still made up about humans, though.

It was another typical day at the shelter and two humans entered getting out of the rain.

"Do you have Bangs?" One of the women asked. My ear flicked. I was not in the mood for this.

"Yes, she's right over here." A volunteer said.

"Go take a look, hun." The woman said motioning to the other. The way the first woman spoke to this other human, I thought she'd be a child, but she was, in fact, an adult. She didn't say a word as she walked over and stared at me.

My eyes dilated and I sunk to the ground like usual. This girl did something different than the others though. She took her glasses off and brought them to my face.

"I learned this from Jackson Galaxy on TV, heh." The girl said with a nervous laugh.

I sniffed them. She smelled a bit like mocha. She must like sweets.

No, I'm still not going anywhere. I thought to myself.

Something told me I should go though. Not only did these two seek me out, but this human had a very sad and lonely smell to them. Against my better judgement, I placed a paw on the human's hand and didn't let go.

"I think she chose you." The volunteer said with a bright smile.

It's been almost three years since that day and I don't regret my decision at all. I feel warmth, love, and safety once again. I even help my human cope with her anxiety. Turns out she has something called "Asperger's Syndrome" or "Autism Spectrum Disorder".

Speaking of which, my new human is an aspiring author. She plans to write about characters with similar conditions to hers. Her first book will be based on our lives together.

So all-in-all, Miss Bangs says: Adoption can happen to any pet, but don't give up hope. One day, the right human will come along and you'll find your forever home. Shine bright starlights!

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