This story was shared within the framework of the Fur Fam Storytelling Contest. You can submit your own story through December 5. Voting will take place from December 6 to December 31. The three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Share your story here!
In 2015, my husband, daughter, and I rescued two abused dogs, Zoey and Ruger. However, in 2016 our daughter graduated from college, got a job, bought a house and took the dogs with her when she moved out! Overnight we are empty nests! Our daughter AND the dogs. I broke down. My husband and I said, “Let’s rescue another dog!” So we rescued Tikka. Sadly and unexpectedly, Tikka passed away just two weeks after we saved her. We were depressed and devastated. Enter Miss Molly!
Molly was once a child released during a rescue. She is scared of everything, she is very small and she is a child! She needs us, but we find that we need her more.
Molly has been with me through the surgeries, the depression, the days when I felt like I couldn’t get out of bed, and then, COVID. I was brought home to work in March 2020 and for 18 months Molly was my colleague/office friend. Long lonely days staring at the screen, but blessed by the beautiful dog lying at my feet. When I was called back to the office, I was so worried about her being alone all day that I hired someone to come over to spend time with her if I had a long day at the office.
Molly is only 6 years old but she has some health problems. She had hip problems, arthritis, and a lump on her face that the vet didn’t want the chance to remove because it was so close to her eyes and surrounded by so many blood vessels. Due to some of her problems, her life may not be a long one, but we will do whatever it takes to make it live as long as we can! She is my girl. She’s not just a dog. She is my colleague, my comforter, my playmate and my heart!
If we win, the money goes directly to her care and vet bills that we know are coming to her hip and arthritis. Every night, my husband lifts her (90 pounds) into our bed, where she has her own blanket and pillow. I would love to buy a ramp so she can get up and down on her own!
My girl is the absolute best, and I cherish every day we get to be with her. She is family. Dog life is short and long. We want to give her the best life possible filled with amazing experiences and lots of love because she is our girl!!
This story was submitted by Barbara Miller, in support of Speranza Animal Rescue. To share your own submission for the Fur Fam Story Contest, click here!
