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The other day I was drinking Granny's Sweet Tea when I looked under the cap and found this little message that made me smile in spite of its silliness.
This afternoon, my mom called me crying after having rescued what she deemed between snotty sobs "the ugliest dog I've ever seen." I laughed and told her to stop being ridiculous and to just leave it at my place, as we would resolve it like we have with so many other rescue dogs before. I really wasn't prepared to find the following animal in my guest bedroom looking very sad, malnourished beyond words, terrified to her core, and yes, probably a little uglier than most:
After crying in my bathroom so my mom wouldn't see me then washing my face, it dawned on me that this here can be a story of the happiest kind. I decided she out of all beings needs a little sassiness in her life so I named her Rebecca. I do not know if she will make it or if I will find her a forever home once this road has been traveled, but I do know I'll try my very best if the Universe permits me to do just that.
Partly because I don't think I can afford five dogs; but mostly because I believe in the kindness of the human spirit. Because I am certain that for every cruel and miserable soul there's a good one out there to set some balance. Because I believe that actions always speak louder than words. And because puppy love is real to puppies, and to adult dogs and humans too.
I guess I'll make it real then, guys.
One puppy at a time.
17 comments:
I know you already know this but you are awesome, Gorgeous. Fingers crossed this story has a happy ending.
You truly are amazing. Oh and I will donate chica!
Mange. She needs to have a skin scraping to figure out if it's demodex or sarcoptic. Sarcoptic CAN be trensmitted to your other dogs...and YOU, so lots of washing and keep her separate from the other puppies.
That said- you're an angel to all the little souls you touch.
It looks like the sweety has demodex mite. My last foster dog we had to give meds and specials baths. Hoping this has a good happy ending. Lots of hugs
That picture is shocking, I can only imagine what the poor creature went through to get into such a state. You're amazing for wanting to help her. I'll keep my fingers crossed for her to make it through and find the forever home she deserves.
Awww, you and your mom are so awesome for doing that!
Luna and Tawni: THANK YOU. I didn't even know what that was. Will def be getting the oral meds and shampoo for it now. Her skin (other than her weight and overall demeanor) are the worse part about her appearance. I think that it can be fixed considerably.
Everyone else: I will most certainly keep everyone posted of her progress in a month or two. In the meantime let's see if I can will myself to write more often.
It's tough being an animal advocate in world where people, much less animals, don't come first.
She seems like she'll be gorgeous once her skin is treated and she gains weight.
Good luck and hugs.
How nice of you.
Ok, so after I cried, I went to paypal and made a donation for this poor poor pup ! Hope it helps.
she'll be beautiful once that mange clears up. good luck with her. and thanks for sharing your paypal :) every couple of dollars will help.
Ah!! The poor little thing!! If I wasn't broke I would gladly donate, but alas. I am currently broke, but I will send good luck vibes your way!
Good luck! We've also had foster dogs with mange and once it's cleared up they look so much better. Cheer up Rebecca you're in good hands :)
You and your mom are awesome!
Also, Rebecca (even if you spell it that way >_> ) is a sassy name. ;)
I think she's got a cute face and eyes. Once she's cleaned up, she'll be a cutie!
SO SAD! Breaks my heart! I'm so proud of you my friend. You truly have a heart of GOLD!
You should totally do a follow up of this with a recent picture!!
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