The dog abandoned at Lake Wister Dam and rescued by firefighters has found a new home with her new family, who saw her story on TV.
POST, Okla. — The dog abandoned at Lake Wister Dam and rescued by firefighters was brought home on Wednesday, April 27 by her new owners, who saw her rescue on TV and fell in love with her.
“We saw her being rescued from the water on TV, Channel 5,” said Paula Watson. One of Grace’s new owners. “We saw her and fell in love with her just on TV.”
Husband and wife James and Paula Watson of Charleston, Arkansas are the new owners of Grace and adopted her from the Poteau Valley Humane Society.
“There’s nothing quite like being hugged by a big dog,” Paula said. “If you’ve ever been hugged by a big dog, then you’ll know what I mean.”
About three weeks before adopting Grace, the Watsons lost one of their rescue dogs. When they saw Grace, they knew she would be the right person for their home.
“He was just a pretty dog ​​and a good sized dog,” James said.
The Watsons didn’t hesitate to call the Poteau Valley Humane Society, Grace’s temporary home after the rescue.
The moment they laid eyes on Grace herself, they knew she was their dog.
“There’s a look you get when it’s the right dog,” Paula said. “And she has this look.”
The moment Grace laid eyes on the Watsons, she knew she had found her forever home.
“She immediately ran over to James and that told us we made the right decision,” Paula said. “She also adopted us and that’s always good.”
It’s just not Grace who needs a new home, the Poteau Valley Humane Society has many dogs looking for forever homes and asks people to consider donating and adopting. they can.
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