The year is coming to an end and I truly hope next year will be a much brighter one.
This is my dog named Zak. He has had such a hard life. No dog should have a life like he has had. Let me tell you my story of how he came to me in the beginning.
I live in an area where dogs ( or many other animals for that matter ) mean ANYTHING to the people around here.
He was at a storage where we keep some things. He was dumped by some local who did not care about him. He had been beaten, starved and crated. They don’t care around here
He was found eating burned plastic. That was it. He was not the scavenging type. No survival skills at all.
The owner of the storage wanted him gone because of his customers. Couldn’t he have at least fed him something? I could count the bones on his backbone and ribs. It was so sad, I cried. I am an animal lover and I cannot bear the bad things done to animals. PERIOD.
But….that day was his lucky day then. My other half brought him home.
He had told me about him and asked if we should do something. Do something???? Well hell YES we should! Don’t ask, do it!
As he rounded the corner of the house where i was sitting, he looked up at me. We locked eyes and I knew then we were best friends forever.
My daughter has just told me the day before, she could sense something. Lost, alone and scared. And it was black. WOW…she hit the nail on the head. Because…it was HIM!!! She is good at that. I think she calls them familiars?
I could not believe any person could actually be this mean and uncaring. To do this to another living animal. WHY? How inhumane.
You would have to understand the area where I live. The people.
Most people think I am just making it up when I tell them how it is here. No, I am honestly telling the truth. How shocking to think this is part of America. It seems foreign, another country almost. Many things are different here. And that is some of the main reasons I want out of this place.
I want a better life for my dog and me. And it isn’t here. Not this state. Not this place.
People who love their pets would understand this. We always want what is best for our pets. Everything. Their food, their treats, and their environment.
Pets and animals need us and trust in us to take care of them. Right? And..we ARE humans too right?
So, this is my goal for now and in the coming year. I hope with all my heart I will be able to do this. I intend to get a site of my own and somehow make some money. Enough to live on. One I have in mind is a site called Patreon. there you will find a little bit of everything that people, artists do. And you donate a little each month to see a person create something. even a dollar a month if you like. or even more. A dollar will help anyone, especially if many people were to donate a dollar. When I get my spot on there, I will tell you my name on there. And it WILL go to a good cause.
I have a formula I have come up with after some tweaks here and there that is VERY good for a dog that has a condition where they are allergic to fleas and it causes them horrible itchiness and bumps and some hair loss. A person usually goes to the Vet for steroids and antibiotics. And too much of that is not good for them. No more vet now. It works and is natural and so much cheaper even! So, since I love herbs and essential oils, I have made this up for my other dog. She is a daddy’s girl mostly. Till he raises his voice. Then she hops in my lap. They all do, because I am their protector. But they all love me. A animal can tell who loves them and cares.
I hope to be able to do something with this formula. Investors anyone?
And I hope to seriously get back into writing too.
You did a wonderful thing by taking him in, you created good karma! 💚 I know what you mean about people not caring about animals. It is the same where I live. There are many stray and feral dogs and cats because people dump them. Fortunately there are also many good people who love animals! I choose to surround myself with those! X
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I love animals more than people I guess. They don’t care whether you are rich or poor, they don’t ask for things you don’t have and they love you always, unconditionally.
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No social obligations, no criticism of your appearance, no judging… Animals are great! 💚
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Yes, He really loves to go for a ride. He loves looking at the scenery. I’m wanting to take him in our newer vehicle, but the other half doesn’t like that idea….
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Looks like Zak is really enjoying the air! What a deep inhale. Nice. He is truly precious 🙂
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Your fur baby is so sweet looking. Thank you for swinging by the “Ranch” and for the follow. We 💗 visitors especially fellow pet lovers. Good luck with your fella.
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What a tender story. Came here as a result of your recent decision to follow Learning from Dogs. Thank you so much.
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Your welcome. I love dogs and any animal. There is a lot people still don’t understand about our pets. One is they help us when we are down. And also when we are up. They bring us joy and happiness. Many are starting to realize that now.
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Dogs are, by many thousands of years, the longest relationship between humans and animals. I have long taken the view that a life lived without dogs is a life not worth living. Now I know many would disagree but that’s my view. Best wishes to you and all your animal friends!
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Poor Zak, such a sad story, he was lucky to find you. Some great ideas :)xx
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Im trying..baby steps…who knows. Somewhere, somehow, there has to be a way.
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There will be-just don’t give up and keep reaching out x
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