Adopting a dog

It was my first time to adopt a dog here in America. I am a pet lover and I just left my 3 dogs in the Philippines. And just to wash away my loneliness, my husband Israel told me about PAWS, i have no idea about it but when we get there - i was surprised. It was really really different, all stray dogs and cats will be kept in an animal shelter unlike in the Philippines, dogs and cats are just everywhere - its dangerous too coz they have rabies . Anyways, back to PAWS - If no one claim within 2 weeks, dogs and cats can be adopted. You just have to pay for $80 which includes 4 shots of vaccinations, neuter(if its male) and a copy of ownership.

My husband choose a fluffy dog (maltese/shitzu) which at first I didn't like coz I know its a high maintenance type of dog but just after a few hours, Im starting to like him and I named him as Coycoy. He loves to jump and run in the yard and he loves to take risk - he barks alot especially to big dogs and people who wear dark clothes.

He used to sleep in our room and wherever we go, we always bring him with us. He's just a new family member.. I just love him.


at PAWS in Aberdeen Washington State, USA


he got neuter...


at Jetti Ocean Shores

My new life in America

It's been 2 months and 12 days since I arrived here in Washington State, USA. It was a long trip but its worth it since I'm going to live with my husband for real! 3 years of waiting is enough for us! - and now it is time to live together as one. Thank GOD for the guidance and protection, from the very first day of our love story, immigration experience (paper works) and upto this time, GOD is always there for us.

My flight was July 10, 2009 at 8:10am and we left the house at 3:00am since I should be at the airport 2 hours before my flight. I have a mix feeling - sad, happy and excited but this is it! No turning back, life goes on. This is a new chapter of my life. Even my family is 8,000 miles away - in my our hearts we are always connected. Thanks for the new technology which was really a great help for all of us. No need to buy an expensive call cards just to call my family in the Philippines - Skype and YM is just a one click!


LEAVING MY HOME COUNTRY, PHILIPPINES


WASHINGTON STATE, HERE I AM!


THE FIRST EVER HUG I EVER HAD IN AMERICA!