Dakota...angel pup
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I have to say that generally I have liked animals more than people. Never more so than after I became a police officer 13 years ago.
I used to have three labs, all female. And they were my world. And then age caught up with them. I thought I would die after I lost them. I myself was sick, very sick, for a long time, losing twin children in the process. So I took a leave of absence from the department hoping to find a reason to get up in the morning again.
I never thought I would find it, in the liquid eyes of a puppy.
I heard about a rescued tripod pup that was slated for euthanasia at the pound. It's leg had been crushed so badly that it had to be removed above the shoulder line, leaving a hole, it had been done intentionally to this little baby puppy, not an accident. The pup wouldn't respond to humans at all.
I went over there after hearing his story, determined to make a difference in his little life. I sat to the side of his little crate for two hours, whispering my story to him, and telling him how lonely and sad I was. I cried, telling him of my dogs, and how it was so wrong to come home and not have a warm pup there to greet me. At the end of those two hours that little pup crawled out of the crate and proceeded to climb into my lap. He then just looked at me, with huge brown eyes, as if to say, "It's okay, we'll take care of eachother now."
I sobbed for a while longer at his trust and then took him home. I packed my things and my Dakota (his new name) and I moved home.
He has continued to be my strength as I am his when he is tired. I come home after looking death in the face all the time at work, and he is warm and happy to see me. We are a team, even with the addition now of a husband and his sister, Samboozle, he and I are a team.
Loving...unconditional love...it's the only place short of God to find it, in the liquid eyes of my dog. Amazing isn't it?
The Best Adopted Pet Photo/Story contest
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Posted by: Sarah W. (Roxymimi)
1 year ago | Flag this
Wow great story, Good luck in the contest. I voted for you
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Posted by: Sarah W. (Roxymimi)
1 year ago | Flag this
I thought I could vote for it like in the photo contests but anyway GOOD LUCK!
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Posted by: Julie (zipnjulie)
1 year ago | Flag this
I am sitting here with tears in my eyes thinking of the love that was meant to be found for the two of you. My dad was an Atlanta Policeman, and I know that animals unwavering love got him through some tough times that he couldn't share with family. I am so sorry that anyone ever hurt your dog, and I am gladdened by the fact that he now has a loving home where he will always be safe. Give Dakota a big hug from me. I rescue horses, and I know that feeling of a mixture of fear, sympathy, empathy, even hopelessness, and the need to break through the barriers, and bring a little love back to those liquid eyes. I am so happy that you found a husband and another good dog to love.
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Posted by: rebecca c. (celticdragonfyre)
1 year ago | Flag this
Thank you...Atlanta PD huh? Not that far from me! He's an angel boy. And now, with the addition of my newly adopted son, Dakota has a little boy to torture him and play with him too! LOL
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Posted by: JenniferMaurer
1 year ago | Flag this
What an awesome story! It really brought tears to my eyes . . I am so glad Dakota brought you joy again.
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Posted by: Tracy (Tracy2008)
1 year ago | Flag this
What a lot of tragedy and hard knocks you have been through! It seems like fate stepped in and made sure you and Dakota found each other! You did save Dakota and Dakota saved you! I wish you both peace and happiness with each other!
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Posted by: rebecca c. (celticdragonfyre)
1 year ago | Flag this
WOW, thank you. He's a wonderful boy. He's not real fond of his sister all the time, and I just adopted a little boy and he's jealous of that too. But he is getting used to it, and likes to sleep with my son. But only when he's already asleep and doesn't know Dakota is there! LOL
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Posted by: Gwen J. (KatrinasMolly)
1 year ago | Flag this
What a great story, I'm so glad you found eachother. I saw a t-shirt that reads "who rescued whom?" and I thought of you and Dakota.
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Posted by: Carol L. (langsford)
1 year ago | Flag this
that would be a cute t shirt.
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Posted by: rebecca c. (celticdragonfyre)
1 year ago | Flag this
Where did you see that? I would love to have one like that for Dakota and I.
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Posted by: sheri (moonstardance)
1 year ago | Flag this
He is a wonderful angel.
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Posted by: beverly y. (beverlyyerk)
1 year ago | Flag this
he is beautiful
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Posted by: CaptainMidnight
1 year ago | Flag this
What a wonderful story of a wonderful pet and his wonderful owner! I have actually had the pleasure of meeting this dog, and he is such a sweet boy. It's no wonder you love him so much.
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Posted by: rebecca c. (celticdragonfyre)
1 year ago | Flag this
You are going to have to come up here for Halloween and dress him up as your pirate side-kick! He could have a peg leg and everything! Thank you Uncle Jeff!!! Give Eileen a kiss for me.
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Posted by: Nikki B. (AlphaBitch)
1 year ago | Flag this
That is an absolutely wonderful story. Good for both of you!
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Posted by: daryl b. (darylob)
1 year ago | Flag this
our animal really understand us much more then most people give them credit for never underestimate the empathy of an animal
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Posted by: JenniferMaurer
1 year ago | Flag this
This story brought tears to my eyes. What a sweet dog!
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Posted by: Mary S. (marysavage1962)
1 year ago | Flag this
What a wonderful story. I'm glad you found each other.
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Posted by: Carol L. (langsford)
1 year ago | Flag this
I am so happy to shared yours and Dakota's story with us. It is moving and inspirational. The two of you were intended to be together to help you both be strong. It saddens me to hear of such horror stories of abuse on such a beautiful creature. I am happy your found each other.
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Posted by: cherries33
1 year ago | Flag this
Very moving story. I'm so glad that you found each other.
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Posted by: Michelle H. (mysirkodiak)
1 year ago | Flag this
Cute photo and a happing ending to your story. It was a hard story for you to share I am sure. I'm sure your story will help others who may have had similiar situations. Sorry about your lose but so happy to hear you are giving this sweetie another chance at life.