Two and a half years ago, through a few magical twists and turns of fate, I was plucked from the illegal dog meat trade, and my life miraculously spared. I was only a few months old, really just a baby – a sweet, adorable, and friendly baby – when I was snatched from the streets and endured a real live Hell on Earth. But those bad memories are behind me now, and I don’t waste too much time remembering what once was. Instead, I’ve been dreaming about the future. It’s not that life here at Elfesworld isn’t wonderful – I know I am one of the luckiest dogs on earth!
But there are almost 600 of us living here. So although I work hard to get as much attention as possible (visitors to Elfesworld can attest to my persistently-affectionate nature – ha ha ha), it’s not the same as this fairy tale thing I keep hearing about. This thing is called a Home. Where supposedly you are the only dog, or one of just a few. And where a handful of people in this so-called Home are not just kind-hearted visitors – but Your Humans. Your People. Your Family. I am a sweetheart of a girl, and all grown-up now at three years old, though I will always be on the small side – I weigh in at just 10 kg (22 lbs). I was just 6 months old in March of 2012 when I arrived here at Elfesworld. That was after all the Bad Things that I mentioned above had happened to me, and after I had spent time in a government livestock center after my rescue. Plus, I had to be flown to the big city of Bangkok for medical care and quarantine… and then I had to fly again, here to Elfesworld, so by the time all that happened, I had added a few months to my life – and a LOT of wisdom, courtesy of the somewhat-tough dogs at the big shelter where all of us meat trade victims got sent. But life is good now.
So I feel like I’m greedy to dream that there might be something even better out there… But I am one of the most popular pups at Elfesworld. My mom, Elfe, and her many visitors, all consistently describe me as sweet, smart, cheeky (ha ha, I don’t know why they say THAT!), adorable, and an affectionate cuddler with silky fur that invites petting. They even say I am like an honorary ambassador to Elfesworld – because the moment I spot visitors, I am bounding over to seek out some petting and love!
I am a sporty girl who is very active. I love other dogs but I am too big for my britches sometimes, as I like to play and tumble and tug all day. I don’t know why, but older dogs and crabby dogs sometimes get annoyed with me. Don’t they know that life is all about fun, fun, fun?? I am trying to convince them that any time is Play Time! But it’s definitely an uphill battle with some of these sourpusses…
My favorite thing in life is to be outside – smelling the air, running with the ground flying below my feet, exploring the land, and playing with anything I come across. Even a coconut is fair game! I can make a good time out of anything – I’m always up for fun! What do you think? Do you love life, too? I sure do hope so…and even more, I hope you might want me to share it with you. Now THAT would be a grand adventure! Let’s start one today…together.