Drew and I have adopted a dog. He’s a red nosed pit and he weighs 35 pounds. His name is peppy. He has scars all over him. His ears have been crudely split. He’s a runt. And he was a bait dog. For those of you that don’t know, a bait dog is just what it sounds like, it’s the dog that is sent into the fighting ring that has two other dogs sent right after him to tear him up. He was the dog that had to fight for his life against all the bigger dogs. And as it turns out, he’s the sweetest thing ever. All he wants is love. When he eats his food, his tail goes between his legs and he looks around his shoulder constantly, scared look upon his face. He crawls up into my lap because he wants to be close to me, but his body jumps if you touch him too quickly. When I gave him his bone, he inhaled it because he was afraid that a bigger dog was going to take it from him. He hopped up into our bed and saw himself in the mirror for the first time and didn’t know what to do. He stiffened up, and thought there was another dog in the room. He is constantly reminded of the he’ll that he used to live in, but every second that he is with us, he relaxes a little bit more. His tail wags a little bit more. He LIVES a little bit more. Because this is the beginning. This is the beginning of his life as a real dog. Before, he was a chew toy. He was in hell, and now it’s time for his heaven. I want to cry, I am so happy. I am so glad that I could rescue this sweet baby that was about to be put down, because no one else wanted him. He is going to be the best dog ever. I am so grateful. And so is he.
My heart; it is warm.
Thanks for this.
You did a wonderful and amazing thing! Here’s to many, many years of happy with your Peppy little pup!
oh sarah, this post made me tear up! Peppy deserves all the love you guys have to offer and so much more. I used to have a pit and i loved him so very much, the poor pups get SUCH a bad rap and are so mistreated, it breaks my heart. I hated that when I took my adorable sweet puppy on a walk people would blatantly choose to walk on the other side of the road or practically cower when we did have to pass them. It sucked! I’m so glad Peppy found 2 people to love him as much as you guys do. I hope he starts to adjust even more quickly as he learns that you guys are there to love and protect him. ((HUGS)) for peppy!!
oh my gosh, this is one of the sweetest things i’ve read in a long time. you are such a good person for rescuing him. i second lilu, you really warmed my heart with this.
keep him safe
congrats on the new addition. i loved this post and am so glad you got a rescue. my dog is a rescue too and i know they know it. they give extra love!
Sarah, you made me bawl. I’m blaming you. Seriously. I also have a rescued dog, but she was never a bait dog, simply, an abandoned one.
And be patient, he’ll gain trust in you guys by the minute. You’ll see.
I’ve rescued a dog from a horible environment, it was the best thing I’ve ever done. He was no where near as bad as Peppy but lived in a disgusting backyard with 3 brothers and sisters, ridden with fleas, worms and no food.
My friends also got the other 3 dogs so between us we have a little ‘dog family’. At first too, he ate with his tail between his legs and was a bit hesitant around males but he is allllll gooood now and it’s so heart warming. =)
My parents rescued an abused dog and it has been a very rewarding expierence. Congrats on the new pup.
This post made me melty on the inside. And he is the cutest thing ever. I’m so glad you found each other!! xxx
Where ARE YOUUUUUU? And where are photos of Puppy!???
I miss you, sister from another mother…