This sweet girl found the sweetest mama and it was love at first sight! Lady Bug’s new mom works from home and lives on the lake. With a slew of beautiful sunsets and stroller rides ahead of her, Lady Bug will now be spoiled and live the life of luxury. Congrats, Lady Bug!
We’re about to share some pics with you that you will not like. Facebook will not like them either. Yes, they’re graphic. But unfortunately, rescue is not always pretty. Some days are downright heartbreaking. Some dogs need us more than ever. Lady Bug is one of those dogs. So, while you may have to look away, we get it. Please know we can’t. We won’t. This is the reality of rescue.
From volunteer Dianne: Lady Bug was no match for the Bulldog who attacked her. She really didn’t stand a chance. She’s just a baby, weighing maybe 35 lbs.
Doc had the afternoon off, but I called her and asked her if she could please come take a look. If the wounds were too deep and the trauma was too bad, would letting her go be the kindest thing to do?
Clearly, Lady Bug was in shock and her temperature was high. And her pain was intense. She needed a miracle. All Lady Bug could do was raise her head enough to lay it in volunteer Sheliah’s hand. Sheliah vowed to her that if she needed to go, she would hold her paw as she went.
Lady Bug arrived at Bright Star Veterinary Clinic lying motionless in the back seat. More than once, I had to turn around and touch her to see if she was still breathing. She had the look in her eyes ~ that look that dying might be more conceivable to her than fighting.
Doc started a IV with pain meds and antibiotics, and Tayler started cleaning her wounds. I would have thought she would have screamed from pain. A scab came off and infection poured out.
She laid motionless, brave like a warrior. Yet everyone else in the room cried. I had to leave the room.
Why do we rescue?
How can we not?
Please donate whatever way can. Say some prayers. And never give up the good fight of making a difference in the lives of these Bulldogs. We’re really all they have.
3/13/24 Update: Good news to share on the Lady Bug front! She’s eating, walking, sleeping… all necessary steps for her healing journey. Thank you for keeping this sweet girl in your thoughts.
3/19/24 Update: Her wounds on both legs are now half the size and Dr. Larsen says she has healthy granulation tissue. Thank you all for the good vibes you’re sending her… they’re working!
4/9/24 Update: Lady Bug landed in her foster home a few days ago. This pint-sized cutie has adjusted wonderfully.
She’s enjoying naps in the sunshine and on the couch. She won over the resident Bulldog and enjoyed a visit with the grand pup.
She’s still very much a young Bulldog. We’ll continue to potty train and not getting gummy when playing. She’s starting to enjoy toys. The stuffed ones are her favorites.
Her wounds are healing up nicely. She still has daily hydrotherapy on her right leg. One thing’s for sure: this girl just wants to love.
4/19/24 Update: Lady Bug had a great week. Potty training is going well, and she even learned to use the dog door this week. She’s a slow-moving cutie. She doesn’t go anywhere fast. She loves cuddles and everyone she meets.
4/24/24 Update: Lady Bug had a busy week. It started out with helping in the kitchen as a taste tester. She’s not sold on the fruits and vegetables yet. Then she took up part time employment. She tried answering phones and doing some computer work. Then she moved onto office greeter. That was definitely more her speed. She finished the week with meeting a wonderful woman who is extremely interested in making her a part of her family. Lady Bug doesn’t think her week could’ve gone any better!
