All of them are special, but some are extra special. No really, I speak the truth. Okay, I may say that with each and every one. Here is another truth, I love a good rescue story and I hate a rescue story. This is today's story.
Enter this little pointer mix. She hales from Oklahoma. It's a miracle she's alive. Hold on to your hat, this isn't pretty. The former owner took a hammer to her puppies killing them all in front of her. He took a hammer to her and the other family dog. Sydney, our foster, was able to escape. Clyde took the brunt of the beating. A neighbor intervened, God bless him, and arrests were made. Did I mention about the trailer house being infested by roaches? And that the owner came back, tried to burn down the house and Clyde as well? It's ugly every way you look at it.
We opened our hearts fully expecting a pup shell shocked by trauma. What we got is the beauty of resiliency and hope. She is not at all timid, loves to cuddle, clearly has prior sofa and lap experience. She is affectionate and gentle. That is not to say there is not a deep sorrow within her. How could there not be? What we feel is the gentle heart of a survivor who simply trusts good things are coming her way. We will do everything to see that that happens for her. Clyde is awaiting transport to a foster home as well. He too has a bright future ahead of him thanks to Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue.
This is what rescue is all about. Taking chances, trusting that love and healing will come. Sometimes it comes almost instantly, sometimes not, but it comes. That I promise you. For Ms. Sydney...we're not looking back, only forward. Only good things lie ahead.
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