Belgian Malinois ping.
that picture is a tear-jerker
rescue a furry friend and he or she will rescue you right back
Rescued dogs do try harder, to the point that saying they’re grateful and know they’ve been given a second chance is not at all a stretch.
They’ll never be quite so at ease and certain of belonging as a dog raised from a pup, but it’s almost heart-rending to see how much they want to belong. I adopted a Walker Hound that had been put out, and she exhibits so much overt affection, it overcomes her lack of knowledge as far as behavior. We’ve been working on that, and she’s getting there.
She’s had a lot to learn, but learn she has and she’s thrilled when she does. “Play” that comes so naturally to dogs raised from a pup was foreign to her, up until last week and I’ve had her for going on two years. She found a Nylabone that belonged to my beloved Lab who passed away in 2007, and really didn’t know what to do with it, since it wasn’t food.
But she figured it out and greets me with it every evening when I get home. She likes to play tag, running around with it in her mouth, then drops it, I pick it up and hand it to her, she runs off, comes back, then I give it to her again. She’s very pleased with the whole thing, it’s like a lightbulb went off for her. Now, there are “toys” everywhere, when she showed no interest before.
So, good for Juno and good for Lucas. They needed each other and were brought together. That happens more often than we realize, if we’re open to allowing it to happen.
What a sad and yet beautiful story. The pictures are just amazing... especially the ones with Lucas in the hospital bed and Juno right by him.
What a sad but wonderful story. I have never heard of this awful disease.
Oh man.
Why is my screen so blurry.
Beautiful PRECIOUS photo of a beautiful and precious child and his precious and beautiful dog.
I’m snotting all over the screen after that photo.
What a picture! Totally awesome.