buddy

aspectsoftmk

buddy

i have always loved animals…alot more than most people. i have been involved with animal rescue for over twenty years. i have at the present 4 dogs…i still think 5..i recently lost gypsy..anyway, 4 dogs…2 cats.. a very large iquana…and a red bellied newt…all rescue..

this is buddy..he is a hokkaido…

here is his story…i got a call from my vet..she told of a dog that came in the night before. he had been dragged behind a truck at a high rate of speed…i still cry when i think of of this…she asked if i could come to the office..i did and i met this dog, that had just lived thu hell. his legs crippled and torn..stitched together..no pads left on his feet and toenails gone..as i looked at him i questioned alot. he was going to need foster care…much more care…and alot of time.

i laid on the floor wrapped my arm arms around him and knew i would make the time.

after weeks of daily hydro therapy..and carrying him to the yard. pills and shots and fluids..and many tears…he stood and walked..

this is buddy..his name now.
he runs..well he hops..free of ever being hurt again. his pads have grown back, he has toenails…alot of scars..
but he is loved unconditionally! and so am i.
terri

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buddy by aspectsoftmk
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  • bamagirl38

    bamagirl38

    God bless you Terri !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs forever and I love animals soooooo much ! You are a wonderful person!!!!!

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    oh bonita…thank you..

  • angelandspot

    angelandspot

    Buddy is lucky to have you.

  • Jayne Wozniak

    Jayne Wozniak

    Terri i feel sick about what this beautiful animal went thru..and i feel truly happy in my heart knowing he has you..A stunning photo…what a beautiful dog…Jayne xxxxxx

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    OMG!!!! We really need more people like you in the world…I’m so happy he is recovering, I have tears in my eyes just from looking into his!!!

  • Julie Marks

    Julie Marks

    I am so touched by your photograph of Buddy. As an animal activist who rescues dogs who have been abused or neglected, your story brought tears to my eyes. It is so hard to tolerate the cruelty that humans perpetrate on our devoted best friends. I posted a photograph of Mikey, my English Setter who was a therapy dog working at Children’s hospital on the oncology ward entitled Dr. Mikey, Therapy Dog. You might want to read a touching story, only one of many examples of how dogs help us during our lifetime. Your photograph is stunning capturing the beauty of his eyes, the mirror to his soul. I have great respect for you Terri for your loving care of this beautiful and sentient animal. You will be rewarded by his love and devotion since it seems to me that the pairing of the two of you was meant to be. Jung refers to it as synchronicity;in other words this was not an accident since you both belong together enriching each others lives. As you said you both are loved unconditionally, a gift to both of you that many never experience without knowing the depth of love that animal companions give to humans adding a dimension to our lives that words cannot describe. Now I can go and get some kleenex!!

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    oh thank you all so much….heartfelt.

  • TreeLady

    TreeLady

    You are a pure soul, Terri. Thank you for being there for Buddy and for sharing him with us all. The photo is beautiful, and the look on his precious face says it all.

    M

  • Beatriz R. Aldridge

    Beatriz R. Ald...

    He is beautiful. So happy for him that found you. We got our dog from the Animal Rescue Foundation. We love her so much. I can relate.

  • Patricia Anne McCarty

    Patricia Anne ...

    grrrrr things like that bring the DEMONS out in me I just can’t stomach people like that I would LOVE to give them a good dose of their own Nast tratment… BASTARDS.

    How lucky he is to have you and wahat a very beautyful dog he is indeed.

  • JulieMahony

    JulieMahony

    Oh it makes me cry whenever I hear these stories. God bless you Terri. Buddy is a beautiful dog and you can still see the pain he’s been through in his life, but there is love there as well. You take care. Hugs for such a lovely lady as you.

  • RLHall

    RLHall

    Oh, he is beautiful, and his story brought tears to my eyes…lovely fitting shot and text..

  • saleire

    saleire

    He is truly a beautiful little soul. I cannot understand how humans can be so cruel. You have a friend for life there. Love and light will always shine upon you guys….this to me is perfect love.

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    GOD Bless you so much for being there for Buddy & all the others

  • Rpnzle

    Rpnzle

    I am sitting here crying like a big baby! This is such a touching story! Buddy is so very lucky to have found you! MEAN PEOPLE SUCK! Kinda reminds me of my Opal!
    I was looking for a new dog about 6 years ago, I wanted a whippet. I had just lost my best friend “Struck” a rescued greyhound. I called every rescue group for miles around, one day a women called to say she had too many dogs and had a whippet if I was intrested. She lived 4 hours away, I said would meet her 1/2 way, but she said she would bring her to me. When she arrived I was soo shocked! My lovely Opal had almost all of her face ripped open by another dog! She hadn’t taken her to the vet, saying oh it will heal! I agreed to take her on the spot! when she was leaving she said if you don’t want her let me know and I will come back for her. Like Hell! would she every get her hands on that dog again! Many years later you can still see the scars, but to me she is the most beautiful dog in the world! And the most grateful one! If only I could pick her out of my butt! LOL! She is with me every minute of the day!
    Lucky Buddy and Lucky You! Keep up the wonderful job you do with animals! They will give back your love ten folds! sorry about the spelling, hard to see through my tears! Again MEAN PEOPLE SUCK!
    Thanks for posting this shot and your story! And for being one of the GOOD ones!

  • aspectsoftmk replied

    yes mean people suck…....big time..and my dear..thank you also for being one of the good ones…opal too is a lucky dog…i am happy our paths have crossed…terri

  • Irish

    Irish

    Soooooooo adorable!

  • ZuzanaD

    ZuzanaD

    fabulous work!!! he is so georgeous.

  • Paul Scarsella

    Paul Scarsella

    beautiful work and great message!

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    he is a dear animal..thank you…

  • Judy Gayle Waller

    Judy Gayle Waller

    Thank you so much for your kind heart and the love of animals!!! We need so many people like you…God Bless you and Buddy

  • Mundy Hackett

    Mundy Hackett

    Amen to the message!

  • LaurenTaylor  Photography

    LaurenTaylor ...

    This made me teary eyed, what a power shot and message…love this, wish everyone would think like you! i agree 100000000 perecent!

  • aspectsoftmk replied

    hi lauren…thank you sos much…buddy is a joy…the purest joy for me….

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    what a lovely lady you are, i admire you greatly and right now i am crying after reading this awful story of this beautiful dog, i really can’t imagine how anyone could do such a terrible thing!!! thank goodness for you he looks absolutely marvellous, i can feel the love from his photo and that’s what it’s all about!!!!!! bless you all, Patricia

  • aspectsoftmk replied

    hi patricia….your words touched me…thank you…i too do not understand how people can hurt and animal..or just be violent…but they do….and we will all do as we can to take care of the buddies of the world…i love this dog…he is real special…..again thank you and have a great night..terri

  • DanaMS

    DanaMS

    Ohhh, what a story.. what a wonderful dog and beautiful heart of yours… Bless you Terri…

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe

    Buddy is….....truly beautiful and extremely handsome…...I can see the love in his eyes…your protector….definitely…x

  • aspectsoftmk replied

    i replied a couple weeks ago….but with the wrong button….....thank you jacqui..^

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    he is such a special animal…..and he is such a light for me..xx

  • webbie

    webbie

    This brought tears to my eyes..God bless you Terri..And I so glad Buddys ok …It just awsome how animals forgive humans for hurting them..I pray that who ever hurt him…Got turned around by God…Hugggggggggz my friend :)

  • aspectsoftmk replied

    thank you webbie….....hugs…

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    love it !! you are like me ..I LOVE animals …. I adopt the older ones and foster the sick ones ..

    hes a sweetie !!

  • aspectsoftmk replied

    i smile….......yes lu.. i like animals better than people most times…lol

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    I will do something for Buddy Terri.. Gimme time..
    I am glad I have friends like you.. !!!! I proud of myself and you all…
    YOU ARE A GREAT PERSON !!!!
    So with all those feels, how come a shot would be something ordinary ???

  • aspectsoftmk replied

    thank you erhan….....buddy is one special animal…and i love doing for animals…......

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    oh Terri ~ this touches me deeply ~ I knew you had a huge heart & now I have a better sense of its depths of kindness even more…how lucky is Buddy to have you…no words can say…its in his eyes tho and they go straight to my heart….I have 3 cats all once strays and adopted from the shelter we support…my first, George, was 9 months old and don’t know his story but he had a hard life and needed more nurturing of spirit than body…spent alot of time getting him to trust and now he’s the light in our lives and a father/mother to the bro and sister we adopted a couple of yrs later…he’s really blossomed as a “parent” and is even more affectionate than before…like we humans tend to too :) thank you for sharing this story…xxx

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    thank you linda…...for you….as i too knew your heart was huge…:)

  • Jaybe

    Jaybe

    I just came for another look at him…...xox

  • aspectsoftmk replied

    i smile…..he is the best dog…...they all are but he has such a heart…

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    I really love his facial expressions!! says a lot!!

  • aspectsoftmk replied

    hi j….buddy is a very special animal…thank you..

  • Sharon Davey

    Sharon Davey

    WOW GREAT story Thankyou for Sharing Your stories, Was it accidental or purposeful??? Glad to see he has recovered and now lives with so Much Love and Care BEAUTIFUL WORK WELL DONE!!!!!
    Bless You and Your Lovely FAMILY and Thankyou for Sharing them with me Cheers Darwin:D

  • aspectsoftmk replied

    hi darwin…i do not know for sure…..

    buddy is the greatest friend and he is just a love….thank you so much for your look into the kids…have a great day..terri

  • artist4peace

    artist4peace

    omg…...yes ,I pick them up….they show up…..I take them in.I have to stop now ,where I am now cause of my mom…92 and I care for her and she is wheelchair bound and they all are so spoiled and possessive(that includes my mom).( -;
    Buddy reminds me of my Mr.Peabody…...and there is NOTHING like their love…i have finches (on their last perch)6 cats17 yrs old to one we took in this summer…some ferrel that come and go(5)and 3dogs taken in at different times over the last 3 yrs.
    I love it, you were so good to do that for him,
    I know you dont need my thanks,but,thanks for sharing at least, I dont feel so crazy knowing someone else is out there doing it…my family tolerates my interest,but dont understand…yadayada
    you did a great job,he is beautiful.
    a4p
    Dalzenia

  • Ann J. Przyojski

    Ann J. Przyojski

    Awesome capture and wonderful IMPORTANT message. BRAVO!!

  • aspectsoftmk replied

    i thank you ann as does buddy for the energy in your words..have a great day..terri

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