*Our sweet Bella has since crossed the rainbow bridge* Bella's body out-aged her young spirit and we had to say our goodbyes. Bella showed that elderly dogs always matter and have so much love to give. Thank you to everyone who helped love and support Bella and gave her the best last few years possible. She is now running like a puppy again with us in spirit. I was a young dog once, and had a family once. As I grew older, my family became more impatience with me and my aging bones. The more my bones ached from aging the more I hurt every time they touched me. I wish they would have pet me gently with love. Still I was always happy to see everyone, I loved being with people. I was a good girl who only barked when I got excited. Why did you debark me? Why did I need my vocal cords surgically altered? They said this procedure was to make me quieter, I guess you didn’t enjoy my natural Husky personality. What possible side effects could this have? The rougher you got with me the more I tried to tell you it hurt, I tried crying… nothing came out, I tried growling…nothing came out. I’m sorry I nipped you when the pain got too much. Is that why you got rid of me? I got passed around on craigslist, I’m not sure how many times. They were fighting over me! I was a “free” dog after all. I ended up in another yard, no shelter, no bed. It was cold and rainy, I just wanted to go inside. The new family knew they couldn’t provide what I needed and realized I wasn’t what they expected, too old, too quiet… go figure. Finally, they agreed to send me to Melt My Heart Rescue and Sanctuary. Melt My Heart wasn’t sure what condition I was in, but took it slow. They treated me with care, and volunteers came to brush me and visit with me. I was finally inside a house, finally around people who actually wanted my affection! Melt My Heart didn’t have a bed for a bigger dog with joint pain like me, so what did they do? They let me on THEIR bed! I also have taken residence on their couch during the day whenever I want. Melt My Heart had to legally track my original owners down and fight to transfer me over officially. That was the first time I was glad my family didn’t want me anymore. I was glad to be at Melt My Heart, I really liked that they had a lot of bones and turns out I love squeaky toys too! I went to the vet because I would try to avoid one of my hips, and my ears being touched. I also throw up my water a lot. Melt My Heart gave me great food with probiotics and glucosamine but felt it wasn’t enough. The vet confirmed I had yeast and another bacterium in my ears, so I now have treatment for that. The vet also told them that I do have trouble with one hip which needs the glucosamine + 2 types of daily meds. One med is temporary while the other starts to work. Then I’ll just be on one medication so it doesn’t hurt my organs over time. As for the throwing up water, the vet explained to Melt My Heart that it’s a symptom from the debarking that creates throat irritation and there’s nothing they can do except ensure I stay hydrated enough. I’ll always throw up water sometimes, but they don’t even mind! I’m so glad I have a forever place, for real now.
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