Longtime GDP reader, and enthusiastic dog lover, Jane Mitchell encouraged us to share the story of our dog, Chapulín...
Over Christmas, our young adult daughter was in Mexico, staying near the home of a woman who rescued dogs and cats and has made her home into a shelter. Our daughter began helping the rescuer by walking a few of the dogs and socializing them. She fell in love with Chapulín and was so touched by his back story that she arranged to adopt him.
Chapulín originally belonged to a professional musician who lost everything, including her home, during COVID when opportunities for musicians were non-existent. She had to surrender her two small dogs because she wasn't allowed to have them at the homeless shelter. Chapulín's sibling was adopted by an older woman, and Chapulín came to Greensboro with our daughter. The woman who ran the shelter was able to share a photo of Chapulín with our daughter to let the original owner know that he is in good hands now. Chapulín, meaning grasshopper in Spanish, comes by his name honestly. He hops through the grass just like a grasshopper. Also, he hops into our arms upon request. The shelter owner put all of the paperwork in order, got the dog a final vet visit, and agreed to take him back if there was a problem at the airport. The adoption was seamless and the Chapulín came home in a carrier under the seat on the plane.
When you hear touching stories like the situation with Chapulín and see individuals singlehandedly rescuing and rehoming animals, you realize how important it is to adopt, not shop. If you ever see us in one of the Greensboro parks walking our 12 pound chihuahua/terrier, please say hello- in English or Spanish. He is bilingual!
A good story. What a sweet dog.
Posted by: William Kendall | Monday, March 28, 2022 at 06:07 PM
He is adorable, thank you for sharing Chapulin’s story.
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 09:45 AM