Freddie was a 32-pound stray. He was picked up by staff from Gulf Greyhound Park on November 28, 1994. He had heartworms, a fractured pelvis, and severe dehydration. The vet estimated his age to be 2 so we decided November 28 would be his birthday.
In July 1995 we were asked to foster him for the weekend. Ten minutes after he was in our house we knew he would never be adopted.
He was a major spook who lived in our closet for 10 years until one day he suddenly realized he was safe and secure and loved.
Happy gotcha day, sweet love.