After several lonely weeks in the north Kansas shelter where he’d landed as a stray, Capone was becoming afraid and uncertain about his future. “Just when I thought there were too many hours in a day, or that my days might actually be numbered” he muses, “Jeanette from Corgi Connection of Kansas saved me and promised to find my perfect home. She’s quite a gal.”
“I knew as soon as I got Capone he was a wonderful dog and would make someone a terrific friend” says Jeanette. “Surprisingly he remained at the shelter unclaimed and un-adopted.”
“The shelter helped arrange my transport to a foster home in Columbia, Missouri and another adventure began for me” says Capone, “which BTW is the name the shelter staff gave me. I’m just as happy with it, as the old one was part of a life that’s behind me now. Hasta la vista, baby!”
Foster Mom Karen Kramel recalls: “The minute Capone was in my vehicle, I knew he was a “keeper”. I got tons of kisses, then he settled down and rode back to my place like he knew what was going on.”
“Capone was soooo sweet and loved everyone he met. He had several adventures at my house too! He met cats and horses (my neighbor’s horses, not mine). My own dog, who is normally hesitant to engage in activity with the fosters, began playing with Capone within a couple days, a testament to what a great dog he was.”
“While I waited patiently for news of a forever home, I really grew to like Karen” recalls Capone. “When we learned I’d be going to California to join my new forever family, it took me a while to get there. “We Move Pets” failed to tell my Mom and Dad-to-be that they’d be taking me to Texas first! Twelve anxious days passed after leaving Karen’s place before I made it into the arms of my new loving family. On arrival, I was safe and sound, and knew I was finally home.”
“My Mom and Dad (Chey and Peter) have had Corgis for twenty-five years, all adopted, and have been rescuing Basset Hounds for a decade. They changed my name from Capone to Cappy, but they call me a lot of different names like Cappaman, Caponie, Capicola … I think they do that ‘cause they love me. A lot. I have a new brother and sister too. My brother’s name is Augie (aka Augustus, Auga-man, Ghee, etc.), and my sister is Lexi. We just call her big Sister. They are both Basset Hounds.”
“Initially, Lexi helped me understand the play rules by explaining in no uncertain terms that there’s a reason she’s spayed, and why I was recently neutered. Not to mention that she goes by the name of Sister. I’m a very quick learner! Although I’m a pot stirrer and irresistibly attracted to their long ears, we are all the best of friends. We play hard, go walking on the beach, and take long, delicious naps in the garden.”
“Everyday I feel more secure and glad of the routine. I’m lavished with love, and only hope that other homeless Corgis will have a similar new beginning. Thank you to my Auntie Jeanette, Auntie Karen, and my Godmother Katie!”
(This post was originally published on The Daily Corgi on June 14, 2013).
This makes my heart so happy I teared up. So happy he got his second chance! <3
What a handsome fellow.
corgis and bassetts belong together! LOVE THEM ALL
I'm so glad Cappy found his forever home. It sounds like he is having a wonderful time. Thanks to all who helped him get there.
What a wonderful story! Our Corgi, Cody, has a basset hound friend named Lucy Lu….I think they are in love!