One day I was cruising down the road(yeah, I was being naughty) and I was hit by a car. It wasn't pretty. The vet said that I tore ligaments in my leg that were not repairable and that my leg needed to be amputated. That was a big blow!
My parents took me to the vet several times trying to help me, but they soon realized that they were unable to pay for all the vet care that would be needed to fix me up. That's when a Hopes Haven volunteer heard my story. She quickly contact the founder of Hopes Haven(Marsha) and told her my story. Marsha is a total sucker for everything DOG and she agreed to take me on. I totally love that lady.
A whole bunch of awesome volunteers and dog lovers raised the money to pay for the amputation of my leg. Even though I miss that leg, I am so thankful to be alive. After my surgery, an amazing dude took me in and fostered me. He taught me all kinds of things....called manners. He showed me that I need to behave and got me all ready for a forever home.
I sat waiting for awhile, wondering where I belonged. Then...my family came for me. Here we are! Aren't we great!?
My family saw past my missing leg and straight in to my heart. The took me home and I have been so happy ever since! Here I am snoozing in my bed!
Yep, this is the life!
What's the moral of the story? One person heard my story. That one person is the reason that I am here with my loving family today. So if you ever think that one person can't change one dogs life forever, you are SO WRONG! If you ever find yourself wondering "what's the point?", remember me. Yes, there are so many dogs out there that need rescuing, but helping one makes a HUGE difference!
I am a testament to what Hopes Haven does! It's all about helping one dog at a time.
OK, I gotta go now. Time for me to take a nap....
Until next time,
Katie
What a well written story!!!! Thank you, Cindy!! Thank you, Marsha!! Thank you, John!!! And THANK YOU to Zeus' FOREVER FAMILY!!!! Love the Olson family who love Zeus too!!!!
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