Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2021 17:01:59 GMT
10 years ago, today's date, I first locked eyes with Lucas Lou at a Pet Adoption League event host by PetSmart. I had no idea it was adoption day. It wasn't even the PetSmart I frequented and will frequent again, after covid. I simply went in to purchase some needed products. When I realized it was Adoption Day, I quickly made my way to the far right-side wall of the store and down to the back aisle, trying to avoid the crowd. When I turned the corner to my left, I saw past all the children, puppies, dogs, adults, wire cages, the general commotion in a sea of people and canines, and I locked eyes with Lucas. I told my better half that I must go and meet that dog. So, I made my way over to the 12ish year old child sitting in a chair holding the limp leash attached to Lucas' blue collar. I asked the child if I could pet him and he said sure. I sat down, legs crossed in front of myself, as grade-school children often do, and I no longer do, as my aged body now prohibits and protests such an action. Lucas immediately laid down from his seated position, and as I asked the child his name, Lucas turned his face upward to look me in the eyes. That's all it took. In that moment, a bond was formed. We looked deep into each other and saw that we needed one another. And after a couple of hours of calls and paperwork, Lucas left the store with us, and together, we began a new chapter in our lives.
