PetSmart Adoptions Agency Success Story - Blossom

PetSmart - Puyallup Animal Rescue

Originally adopted from PetSmart as a youngster in 1997, Blossom returned to Puyallup Animal Rescue after her adoring owner passed away, leaving the 10-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix with a family member who banished her to the yard. An unwanted Blossom went to live with volunteer Anastasia Gamache, who was amazed by the dog’s resilience. “Losing her owner was traumatic, but this little dog was the sweetest thing – adaptable and trusting,” she says.

Blossom’s second chance for a “happily ever after” arrived when a woman wandered into PetSmart searching for a dog to provide companionship for her mother, Anne. Meeting Anne later that day, Anastasia could tell she loved dogs and would provide a wonderful home. Anne, however, had some doubts – especially when Blossom jumped on her furniture during their first week together. But clever Blossom quickly learned the new rules and routines.

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