Checking In On Myrtle, Brooklyn’s Most Famous Lost Dog
- Danielle Maveal via DNAinfo
Most people just put up a few posters and hope for the best when a pet goes missing — what made you take this particular approach?
I’ve always been a dog person, dogs comforted me the tough parts of my life. Myrtle saw me through a bad break up, after I adopted her I started really working with Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue — something about her keeps me going and motivates me to help other sweet souls like hers. She had been in a puppymill for 7 years, without human contact, comfort, probably hadn’t even been out of her cage much. Yet, she had so much love to give me, she made me laugh, she is a goofball, she loves other people even though they still make her nervous. I told her I would always take care of her. I guess I just can’t sleep at night if I know I didn’t do all that I could to make sure she’s safe.
I also knew sharing the story is what would get people interested in helping, so I’ve been updating Twitter, Facebook and the blog with all the strange adventures this has taken me on. I’m letting people in on the pain, too. Most people are good and loving, and want to help others in need. Luckily, I’ve been open to that and have asked for that support. Sometimes you just have to ask.
When did the donations for reward money first start coming in – did you request it or did people volunteer?
Before I even put the posters together I had the reward money donated. And after, more people wanted to give more to increase the reward. I’d rather that money go to other ways to help the search; Facebook Ads, ads in the paper, printing more fliers, having stickers made, supporting the search team that has been out there looking for her late at night. Now if I get any more requests, I’ll ask people to send the money straight to their favorite rescue in Myrtle’s name.