Mopsy aka Shiloh

I adopted Shiloh the first part of August 2010. I went looking for a black lab, but he had already been adopted, then I saw Mopsy. He was inside a wire fence, standing up on his hind legs trying to get my attention. He was so cute, the attendant asked me if I wanted to take him for a short walk, and I said yes. We walked outside of the PetFood Xpress, for a few minutes, it was quite hot out, and I felt he was better off in the AC.

I then took him in, and was told I could take him home to Foster him overnight, which I did. That's all it took. I fell for him, and made up my mind that I wanted to adopt him. The next day, I took him back to the DPS and proceeded with the adoption.

I felt that Mopsy was a cute name, but sounded more like a girl's name. So I changed his name to Shiloh. A name I have always loved, ever since a good friend of mine many years ago, had a black lab named Shiloh. Shiloh has since learned his new name, and has been a joyful addition to my life.

I had recently lost two beloved pets. A beautiful Yellow Lab Mix named "Rebel" passed away in Dec. 09 of old age, he was 18 years old, then in July of 2010 I lost my beautiful 'Kitty' also to old age, she was 19,

Shiloh has been a welcome addition to my life. He filled the empty spaces in my heart where my beloved pets I had lost had been. He is so sweet, I have taken him to Beginning Dog Training at PetSmart, and have had very good results. He has many puppy ways about him, so we had some issues that needed working on. He's a quick learner, and is a joy to have in my life.

When I adopted him, he had a problem with many Foxtails in his coat, DPS had several removed before I adopted him. However, there were several more: in his ears, throughout his body, etc. My Veterinarian removed the remaining foxtails, and did a thorough examination on him, claining that he was in good health, there was one problem though, Shiloh had a nagging cough. He had been on antibiotics for it, but it was not helping. My Vet administered another type of antibiotics, and we started him on that, but the cough persisted. Finally, Dr. Paul decided it might be an allergy, so he was put on a cortisone, which seems to have helped the problem.

He has lots of energy, loves his walks, going to the Dog Park, and is very playful. I will keep him, and enjoy him for the rest of his life. I truly love him, and will be by his side for as long as I am blessed with him. This little boy has brought so much happiness into my life, He truly is a Blessing.