Thursday, February 21, 2013

Who rescued who?

After a year of taking antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs and still experiencing the unsettling feeling that there was something missing, a dog came into my life. Not just any dog, but one just like my parents have in Brazil (remember Fanny?).

He was an injured frenchie in need of a home. And I was an empty house in need of something bigger than my ordinary life. So really... who rescued who?
I couldn't have asked for a more sweet, loving and perfect dog. When he arrived he was hurt, traumatized and with burn wounds. He wouldn't even leave the house because he was so scared he would be abandoned. I couldn't even raise my voice a bit and he would hide. The entire experience of both os us falling in love and healing each other took time, care, patience and vet money but I wouldn't trade for anything in the world.

"If you can't adopt - foster...
If you can't foster - sponsor...

If you can't sponsor - volunteer...
If you can't volunteer - donate...
If you can't donate - educate, network, and crosspost...
Everyone can do something, large or small, to help save a life..."

ps: I am building him a canopy dog bed and I can't wait to share it with you! Oh I did I mentioned he learned to high five? By the way François has gone viral!

Image credit: 1,2 & 4 acasadava 3

5 comments:

  1. Big, huge congrats to you for bringing him home with you. I know exactly how you feel. Him too.
    xx's

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  2. ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....me emocionou....que gracinha vcs dois.....amo muito!
    Eu estava na sua casa quando vc soube dele e decidiu adotá-lo, lembra?
    Foi assim que voltamos da Jamaica....
    bjs!

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  3. OMG I love that you both rescued each other!!! Beijos!

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  4. SOOO ADORABLE....glad you rescued him. We did the same with all our dogs.

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  5. GREAT POST:)
    Your blog is so wonderful and Im following...I hope you follow me also:)

    If you want some cute swedish decor inspiration...check out my blog:)

    Have a great day dear

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
    (sweden)

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