Here is another rescue story told by another Pug Nation Employee. Marissa originally was a volunteer and loves our dogs SO much, she took on a weekend shift. Martin was originally found as a stray in Los Angeles; a beautiful Pug, we adopted him out pretty quickly but he was returned as he bit a stranger on the leg without warning. His parents were heartbroken but the person threatened to go to their homeowners association if they didnt get rid of the dog, so they had to return him to us. We were concerned about finding a home because we werent really sure what his trigger was as with some people he would be extremely affectionate and others he would bite without warning. Here is Marissa and Martins story: The first time I met Martin, I felt an instant connection to him. He reminded me a lot of my pug Winston that I had lost to cancer 3 months earlier. Martin usually had his back to anyone who came by his pen at the shelter. When he did look at you, there was so much sorrow in his eyes. The second time I volunteered, Martin let me sit with him and pet him. He later bit me in the face! I came to find out not too long after, what a sorrowful beginning he had--a history of abuse and being adopted and then returned back to the shelter. Every day after that, I would be sure to sit outside his pen for a little bit to talk to him. As time went on, he started coming around and trusting me. He’d been at the shelter for almost a year by the time I signed up to foster him. We brought him home on Valentine’s Day, a week after his 7th birthday. He still struggles with trust issues when it comes to strangers, but he truly is a whole new dog. He loves to cuddle and give kisses now. He runs and plays at the park daily. He even gets to go for walks at the beach. He is quite spoiled too. Having 2 blankets that are only for him and a bed full of toys. He’s taught me a lot. I am so grateful for him and I love him more and more each day. Some people may think a “shelter dog” is too much work or has too many issues. I think they’re the best kind. It’s truly amazing what a second chance and some love can do to heal a broken soul.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 22:08:45 +0000
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