Have you ever lost a dog? If you are a dog lover, it’s truly one of the most painful losses one can feel. I’ve had dogs most of my life. Unfortunately, their life span isn’t as long as ours and I’ve had to come to terms with losing two of my best friends. You don’t think you can ever get another. And then, the sweetest, most loving puppy somehow winds up in your home. Or two. Yep, here we are again with not just one, but two of the funniest, silliest, most affectionate dogs to join our household. I’ll guess I’ll always have a dog, no matter how hard it is to let go of them.
So I, like many, was touched by a story that appeared in my local newspaper about a dog named Molly. Molly is a 7 month old American bulldog with a rare genetic disease that would cripple her if she didn’t have surgery. Well, I have a “Molly” too, so this really hit home.
Molly’s owners bought her for breeding and since she couldn’t serve this purpose, they planned to have her euthanized. Well, I guess this didn’t sit well with Brooke Henderson, a 24 year old veterinary technician working at the Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic. Ms. Henderson couldn’t bear the thought of putting down a beautiful dog like Molly. It’s hard enough losing them when they are sick and old, but 7 months!! She not only set out to raise money for the surgery, she also found Molly a new home. Yes, that’s an animal lover for you. Since the article was published, the Molly Foundation, created by Ms. Henderson, raised the $4,000 for the pup’s surgery, medication, and recovery. Molly is now recuperating from the surgery and is safe at home with her new owners Jim and Debbie Shelp.
Some people, like this veterinary technician, will go above and beyond the call of duty for their loyal animal friends. Many people can’t understand that. As a matter of fact, there were many people angered that the money was donated to the Molly Foundation, when it could have been given to a person in need. For others, it became just as important to see Molly have that surgery. Pets bring something special into our lives, something rare and genuine.
They give us unconditional love. What more can you ask for in life?
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Contributing Blogger - MaryAnn R.