Saturday, December 28, 2013

The Story of Lobo


  The story begins - a young male pitbull lives in an abusive home where drugs and alcohol play a role in the violence he witnesses on a regular basis. During an altercation between the male and female humans in the home, the dog bites the male as he is attacking the female. THE DOG.. is the one who is incarcerated. 
 Lobo at the Pound.
 
 
 Then.. this from Dog Days...  
  "A call less than a week ago to ask if we could help a pit bull:   he bit his caretaker but there were a few who believed he deserved a second chance. Who is going to step in during the holidays to help a dog with a bite record, sitting on a cold kennel floor next to a landfill?  *J   did, she went to visit him to see if he would be a good fit for her household,  *O  and  *N  visited him with food and treats, *T  went out to buy him a crate and  *P brought him treats and bones to keep him occupied in the pound while we were working on a solution.  Alex offered to adopt Lobo -- not foster, adopt.   *K went out and bought Lobo a crate bed, training treats and toys and the Veterinary Hospital got him in for a neuter appointment with less than 12 hours notice.  *L   offered to donate money from her calendar sales to help pay for his vet bills and *J  offered to send supplies from NJ. --Dog Days Village -- you are an inspiration.  Tomorrow the freedom ride pic and tonight Lobo sleeps peacefully at the vet's office, warm, well fed and dreaming of life with Alex!     Thank you -- Bless you! "
 
 
  A few of my blog buddies also stepped up to help in Lobo's rehabilitation costs... and I want to thank you. You are part of my village, and you have stepped up for these dogs more than once.   I hate asking for money, even when it's owed to me, but for causes like this, I will never have a problem sending the word out into the universe.  You never know where it lands, who it might stir, what might get accomplished with every small little contribution. 
  As of yesterday, thanks to the Dog Days Village -  Lobo was removed  after months of living on  the concrete slab, no bed- no toy- no other dog - type facility and is being neutered today as well as innoculations.. and he will go home with his ADOPTER!.. a woman carefully chosen who has experience with pitbulls and can give him the quiet, nurturing environment he needs to learn that not all humans are violent and abusive.   I'll keep you posted. 
 And you know?.... It's a beautiful thing. 
www.godogdays.org
 
 
 
 

15 comments:

  1. Breaks your heart to read but then the miracle of adoption is revealed. We just adopted our boy on November 7th and we love him so much.
    We love pitbulls in this house and right now have 2 grandpups that are pits.I wish people would understand what magnificent dogs they truly are.Thank you for caring so much about dogs.

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  2. Another heartwarming rescue...love reading these :)

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  3. great way to begin my day.. thanks <3

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  4. So, so heartwarming, and indeed it's a beautiful thing.

    xoxo

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  5. Thankyou to the kind people who have helped Lobo. I hope he lives happily ever after.

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  6. You make me cry....yes, it is a beautiful thing.....and you can ask me for money any time......I will always try to be there for stories like this.
    So happy for Lobo.
    I love happy endings. Who doesn't? All people have to do is work together to make them happen.

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  7. Thank you for sharing this story.

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  8. Good on them, and you for shining light on this story.

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  9. You really make a difference! I'm here this morning to show my hubby your banner. I think it's one of the most beautiful banners you've ever made...and they are all wonderful! Enjoy your day!

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  10. An amazing and uplifting story.
    -Joan-
    www.mvobsession.com

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  11. Karen -
    An amazing and uplifting story.
    (I accidentally commented first on the wrong post)
    -Joan-
    www.mvobsession.com

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  12. It IS a beautiful thing. I love that you are so caring and find homes for these beautiful creatures who always deserve a second chance. Keep on keeping on!

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