03/05/2021
One of the FEW blessings of this pandemic is that with people being shut in, dog adoptions are up.
Still though, dogs —ESPECIALLY PIT BULLS— are over-filling the shelters at an alarming rate. Like this sweet senior. An 11 or 12 year old pit bull, deaf, not in the greatest of health — several teeth just pulled, stitches still in from tumors removed from her belly, bad eye infection—... which all adds up to her being one of the LEAST LIKELY to find a home in her final years, or months.
Her person died about a month ago, leaving this beautiful girl —and her equally beautiful brother— uncared for, as unfortunately, no arrangements had been made. They were unceremoniously dumped at the shelter, then brought to my attention, and I went in to meet them.
The second I met these two, they stared at me at with big brown eyes and cropped-ear-to-cropped ear pit bull smiles, immediately finding their ways into my heart.
Imagine what these sweet, innocent bullies are feeling... They’ve had a home. Now, in their old age, they find themselves living in metal kennels in a crowded shelter. I for one CAN imagine what they’re feeling. They’re very vocal... a lot of howling and crying and whimpering... I imagine they’re saying —to each person they meet who shows them affection— “please take us home.”
Im thinking... should I? CAN I?
And then last week, while recovering from her surgeries, her brother dies; leaving this sweet baby even more alone, and by all accounts... completely shattered.
The two closest beings to me ever in this world —Ramone & GoGo— passed in 2020. I know that while they can NEVER be “replaced,” ultimately, I’ll want to rebuild our family. Ramone & GoGo, as they aged, both had prolonged illnesses, and while it was both my sacred duty and privilege to care for them, I, to give myself a break, decide that ANY (and ALL) new additions will be young, healthy and energetic.
Well, you know what? Wilson, God love him(!) is young, healthy and energetic enough for a million dogs!!!❤️🐶
So... with that... Bangle... welcome to your forever home.
For your remaining time, you will be protected, cared for, and above all else, loved. We got you!
❤️🐶🐶🐶🐶😊❤️
