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September 08, 2018

Secret Saturday #1







Hi Pals!

So, I barked the other day that my peeps adopted me from a really nice shelter in NW Pennsylvania.  Well, that has caused them some questions and a lot of mysteries about me.  BOL  

I had been wandering the streets of that county for a couple of weeks, they think, before I went to the shelter.  Butt, no one knows what my life was like before that.    No one, except me!   So, I have some secrets.   I thought I'd post about them and see what all of you think. 

Secret #1:    Where am I really from?

Did my story start in that county in NW Pennsylvania?   Maybe.   Maybe not.

The shelter folks checked me right away and found I have a microchip.   Okay, that's a clue.  Maybe.  Butt, the chip had never been registered.   Who knows why not.    Hmmmm.   My peeps called the chip company and found out that it had been purchased in a big group of chips by a pet store chain in Missouri, clear back in 2008.   Now, I'm no where that old.  BOL    And NW Pennsylvania is no where near Missouri. 

This is my first secret.   Where am I really from?   I'm not telling and it's driving my peeps crazy. 

Your thoughts?!?

Signed,
Scooter


20 comments:

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
oh, dear...those clues lead me to think 'puppy farming'... but y'know what Scooter? You've hit the pot of gold now and that is all that matters!!! hugs and wags YAM-aunty xxx

Lin said...

Ugh. Our kitty, Owen, has the same mysteries. We adopted him at the shelter and their true names and backgrounds are never revealed. I think that information would be really helpful for the new families to know.

I'm thinking like Yamini....puppy farm. Either way, I am so glad that you found a new home.

P.S. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your ears!! They are little antennae!

Marg said...

Oh Scooter, you are too cute. We are so excited that you have found such a great home. We know you will be a happy pup there. You all have a wonderful day.

The Ladies of Beaglebratz Manor said...

Good mornin'Scooter - we live rite next door to Missouri an'our mom haz herd a lot of storiez'bout thoze puppy farmz plus the idea of pet store so yep, she agreez with Yamini. Butt like the otherz here say, that iz in the past an'now iz all that matterz - u gotta great home now. Miss Maizie here - my mom didn't git me frum a shelter butt my old family in Oklahoma didn't want me no more so mom brought me to Kansas - like it here so much better.
Lady Shasta'n Miss Maizie

easyweimaraner said...

wow that is a miracle... but maybe the blogville detectives can help you to find it out?

C.L.W.STEP said...

That's quite a mystery!

My Mind's Eye said...

My word above Scooter you are for sure a mystery....and in my humble opinion....you were a special delivery from above orchestrated by the one and only top cop Sarge.

Missouri....wow who really knows. Odd that the microchip that was purchased way back in 2008 was still registering.
You look to be in very good condition so we don't think you were lost very long.
Hugs madi your bfff

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

We bet there are lots of secrets in your past, Scooter, but sometimes they really don't matter. All that matters now is that you have yourself a wonderful forever home.

Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

Millie and Walter said...

That is quite a mystery about your chip Scooter. We agree with everyone else and say that your story moving forward is what is most important.

Bella Roxy & Macdui said...

We're thinkin' puppy farm BUTT with a pet store chain, you could be from anywhere!

Ruby said...

Sounds like you're quite the mystery Scooter! Butts nows that you have found your family, I say you write your own story! And, you can make your past what ever adventure you want it to have been....who would knows any different??? Pirates, riding the rails, mountain adventurer....margarita truck driver....
Impawtent thing is the story you are about to live
Kisses,
Ruby ♥

Pam and Teddy said...

Well Scooter wherever you are actually from, we know where you are NOW and that's the BEST PART! Besides, I think it's kinda cool to keep a FEW secrets don't you? My Mom and Dad don't know a thing about my first year before they adopted me from the shelter either - I like being a man of mystery!

Love, Teddy

Hailey and Zaphod and their Lady said...

Welcome to Blogville Scooter! We can't wait to follow your adventures!

Idaho PugRanch said...

What we do know Scooter is you are now right where you belong!
Hugs
HAZEL & MABEL

The Oceanside Animals said...

hello scooter its dennis the vizsla dog hay wow i think yoo ar an internashunal dog of mistry just like me!!! did yoo yoozed to be a spy??? ok bye

Linda said...

Scooter, where ever your from it doesn't matter
you are home now and it's forever.
Astro is from Texas and Mitzie is from Calif
but they now live in Washington.
I think your mom could put you in her purse and you could
go shopping with her for treats.

♥ Astro and Mitzie

WFT Nobby said...

Hi Scooter! Grrrreat to meet you, wherever you are from.
Toodle pip!
Bertie.
PS Gail and I think you have first class ears!

Uji, Angel Izzy, Ziggy, Angel Bean, Angel Hiro and Momma Tea said...

Wee finks yoo is a sekret agent dawg Scooter so donts yoo bee blowin yor cover dude

World of Animals, Inc said...

We enjoyed this post so much. There is always a great mystery fro the story that you shared. Thanks for sharing. Have a fantastic rest of your week.
World of Animals

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