tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post348180242380605752..comments2024-03-16T22:09:24.279-04:00Comments on 24 PAWS OF LOVE: Blog the Change-Adpoting An Abused Animal24 Paws of Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06574070591449171093noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-6532104825767795892011-04-22T12:29:59.499-04:002011-04-22T12:29:59.499-04:00Wonderful post. It is so rewarding to rescue an ab...Wonderful post. It is so rewarding to rescue an abused pup. Our Felix came from an abusive home and it took a really long time to address the growling and fear biting (he was SO protective of me and had just no use for the Daddy), but now - he is the sweetest little boy you could ever hope for. And he's turned into a Daddy's Boy. You really hit on it when you mentioned the gratitude - everyday, I get the feeling that Felix is grateful for his new life. Just this morning I gave him a fresh deer antler and he started to run off with it, unexpectedly dropped it, came back, gave me kisses, then went to chew. *sigh* Life is good with a rescue pup.Kolchak Pugglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03246753495695769393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-23005489058133048572011-04-15T23:40:18.898-04:002011-04-15T23:40:18.898-04:00We really don't know what Jack went through be...We really don't know what Jack went through before we got him. My feeling is that, if his "owner" was willing to admit to me that she kept him in a crate 24 hours a day for the first six months of his life, what was she NOT telling me? <br /><br />Jack has come with some challenges, but it's all the more rewarding when he makes progress. With patience, understanding, and love, I don't think any dog is "a write-off". My aunt has a friend who adopted a severely abused dog, a very large-breed, who was deemed aggressive and she was told that the dog would never change. A year later, she had a completely different dog on her hands; he was gentle, playful, kind... my aunt asked her what she had done to change the dog, and her response was "I just loved her more." I will never forget that line, ever.AJ of PupLovehttp://puplove.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-19495495799760850662011-04-15T23:24:53.170-04:002011-04-15T23:24:53.170-04:00Thank goodness you have a heart for these abused a...Thank goodness you have a heart for these abused animals. They are so lucky to have people who care.<br />Peggy from <br />BtC4Animals<br />peggyfrezon.comPeggy Frezonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087038771857532951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-78009240836511303392011-04-15T22:27:37.059-04:002011-04-15T22:27:37.059-04:00Hi Y'all,
Yes, no matter our origins, we all ...Hi Y'all,<br /><br />Yes, no matter our origins, we all come with some sort of baggage, just like you humans. You call it being Human when it's you.<br /><br />Y'all come by now,<br />Hawk aka BrownDogFANCY the Red Standard Poodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369189341017481001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-32834493171327405702011-04-15T17:39:44.146-04:002011-04-15T17:39:44.146-04:00What a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing such ...What a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful message.Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610079205106052154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-88371113849921975102011-04-15T15:38:48.139-04:002011-04-15T15:38:48.139-04:00Bless you, for what you've done with your own ...Bless you, for what you've done with your own pets, and for sharing the importance of considering adopting one of these abused animals! You are so right, it is extremely worthwhile, and "babies" are not necessarily an easier choice!<br /><br />Thank you for blogging the change!<br /><br />Kim Thomas From<br />BtC4Animals.com<br />CindyLusMuse.blogspot.com<br />BarkOutLoudWeekly.comKimThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05154456095628728984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-89435993573759807812011-04-15T13:16:39.700-04:002011-04-15T13:16:39.700-04:00I loved this post, thanks for sharing. We just ad...I loved this post, thanks for sharing. We just adopted a rescue, and while he does not show signs of abuse, he was obviously abandoned which is a different kind of abuse in my opinion! Adopting a rescue is a very rewarding challenge!Marianne Pyshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15619939996026408313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-59479548324228018482011-04-15T12:38:43.691-04:002011-04-15T12:38:43.691-04:00Awesome message! I love the last point. I think mo...Awesome message! I love the last point. I think most rescuers would agree that the dogs often become rescuers themselves.<br /><br />While I don't think my dog was abused, Shiva was living on the streets for some time before someone brought her to the shelter. It's impossible to say what happened. She had a whole host of "issues" to be worked on, some of them may be permanent. But it's all part of pet ownership. Like other family members, I accept her for who she is, quirks and all.Kristinehttp://rescuedinsanity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-11054710320408804702011-04-15T09:26:19.534-04:002011-04-15T09:26:19.534-04:00What a wonderful cause to support, and a very well...What a wonderful cause to support, and a very well written post! You said it all...and very well:)jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08111366525685780384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-14028905489787758242011-04-15T03:48:21.558-04:002011-04-15T03:48:21.558-04:00Well said. There are no guarantees that the puppy...Well said. There are no guarantees that the puppy that has been perfectly raised from birth and has near perfect parents won't have some sort of issues as it develops. Many people can testify to this.<br /><br />I'm very lucky with Frankie that he doesn't have any issues as while he wasn't abused he was chucked out to fend for himself on the streets as a young teenager. Beryl wasn't abused either but it's so awesome to see her personality emerge with new surprises for me almost daily:) Her trainer said she didn't have any personality when she was in his kennels, well, she's making up for it now, lol. And I love it, even the naughty stuff!Greyhounds CAN Sithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178195107110286989noreply@blogger.com