Five years ago, I met this little girl for the first time.
Abandoned.
Such a sad, frightened face.
She had been picked up as a stray in southwest Virginia. Luckily, she was taken by a kind soul to a veterinarian who spayed her and generally checked out her health. Because of the dedication of a network of rescue folks, she made her way in a few weeks to a small rescue group that mostly handles terriers in Virginia’s Northern Neck. I saw her on Petfinder when I was searching for a dog.
I took a leap and adopted her on March 5, 2009.
I named her Emma P. Buttercup.
She is something I have been thankful for every day since.
She had some issues, I’m pretty sure she was abused, but five years later, she’s a different girl than the sad one you see above. She is my shadow.
Here’s how she looks today. See her smiling?
I love my dog.
Abandoned no more.
Here is what others are posting on the subject.
Good for you for rescuing! And lucky for your sweet pup.
LikeLike
I strongly believe in animal rescue. My kitty is a rescue as well. Thank you so much for stopping by to visit me! Cackie
LikeLike
I have a house full of rescues myself, and volunteer with a group that helps the feral colonies with TNR and care in my area. Animal rescue is soooo important. Check out my blog for rescue stories if you care to.
LikeLike
Thank you, I would love to visit your blog!
LikeLike
i just love emma to death from afar…..i miss my toby so much and one day soon i will get another furry baby or two to love.
LikeLike
❤️❤️❤️ to you, my dear. The very right one will drop into your lap at the very right moment. In the meantime, come visit EPB anytime, we’d love to have you.
LikeLike
I can’t even comment; I am so emotional about your Emma P. Buttercup story. I have to start carrying a tissue before I read your blog! She is beautiful!
LikeLike
Pam, I swear, you make me laugh every time. Not that I set out to make you cry but I love that you are so on the same plane. Xo, C
LikeLike
Emma Buttercup looks like she is a real treasure, as are you for rescuing and then adopting her. There is nobody like a dog – I expect that is why it is God spelled backwards……
LikeLike
Dear Marianne, thank you! She is a treasure beyond compare. And you are so right about dogs (though I do love my kitty, too!). Thanks for visiting, Cackie
LikeLike
Ahhhhh, what a sweet story and a perfect entry for the challenge. Nicely done.
LikeLike
Dear Tina, you know, it is the first thing that popped into my head. Somehow it was obvious. Thank you so much and thanks for visiting again! Cackie
LikeLike
She’s gorgeous! Thank you for giving her the life she deserves. 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you so much and thanks for coming by to visit!
LikeLike
I have rescued four abandoned dogs in my time, and SO worth it 🙂
LikeLike
Absolutely! Thank you so much for stopping by, too. Cackie
LikeLike
So sweet!
LikeLike
Yes! She is! Thank you so much for stopping by to visit. Cackie
LikeLike