My Sweet Little Rescue Dog
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She was just a sweet little thing, she was a mix of Poodle and Yorkshire Terrier with jet black eyes. I can still remember the day we went to pick her up at the apartment of a older couple who were breeding their dogs in a tiny city apartment . When we walked in there the smell was stifling and there were close all over the floor and more flies in there than outside . They told us that she was the runt of the litter and her mother would not feed her, they said they had been trying to feed her hotdogs but she would not eat them . That’s not surprising to me seeing that she is only eight weeks old, I think a little dog food would have been better than a hotdog . At this point I knew I had to get this dog out of this apartment, and I wish I could have taking all of the dogs out of there but just couldn’t .
On the way home I told my dad that I would give her a good bath because she did smell and she also had little scabs on her back . I have a showering attachment that goes onto the faucet that will able you to regulate the water so it won’t be to hot or cold . I was now ready to give my puppy her first bath . Has soon has the water hit her she screamed bloody murder and began shaking and fighting me, it took all I had just to give her a bath . I could not believe how strong this little dog was, after her bath she shook for hours but not from being cold but out of fear.
This is what we believe happen and the doctor that examined her after we told him what happen when trying to give her a bath, had said that something traumatized her to show that kind of fear towards water, and we think that this old couple seeing that this dog was not eating or being feed by her mother thought it would be better to kill her out right than watch her waste away slowly . We think they tried to drown her but she put up such a fight that it wore then out and they could not finish what they tried to do . We found out three month later that their apartment had been condemned by the state and all their dog were taken away from them and they were fined for keeping dogs in such a filthy apartment . I think people like that should not be allowed to own any pets.
I found that my little dog who we called Pumpkin was a bit of a daredevil , instead of climbing the three stairs on our back porch she would take a running start and jump the three steps and land on the porch, but this would one day come back to bite her. One cold winter day she tried her daredevil stunt but just has she went to jump her back legs slipped on some ice and in midair her body turned and she hit her back on the middle stair, my heart sunk has I watch her tumble down the stairs, she was able to get up on her legs but when she tried to take a step she would fall down. When we took her to the animal hospital they found a disk in her back had been injured and we had to leave her there, the doctor said he would do everything he could for her but if that did not work she would need a operation which would cost $5,000 . We did visit her a few times to see how she was doing and at the end of two week the doctor called and said we could bring our dog home now that she was better and could walk again. When we got home I let her free in the yard, she was so happy to be home that she ran around the house like a greyhound in a race, but for a very long time she would not even try to climb those stairs she would just stay at the foot of those stairs and bark when she wanted to come in the house.
She loved to play out in the yard and I had a old slightly deflated soccer ball which I would kick up in the air and she would jump up and catch in her mouth and than she would bring it back to me to do it all over again , She loved to be outside and enjoyed long walks and her favorite things to do was lay in the sun on the driveway in the summertime and play with her best friend Tanya . She was a very happy go lucky dog that enjoy her life and play time, she was a very playful, friendly and loving dog and a very faithful friend. She never got over her fear of water, she was a little calmer when I gave her baths but she still shook and cried . Two years ago on the week of her 16th birthday she peacefully past away in her sleep, my little sweet rescue dog Pumpkin had come to the end of her life.
My dog Tanya and I missed her a lot but I had no idea that my dog Tanya would really take it hard, the first three days after Pumpkin died Tanya would sit at the door crying and when I let her out she would run around the yard looking for her friend Pumpkin . The worse part though was Tanya had now stopped eating, and I could not get her to eat anything, she would just drink water and that’s it. I had to get forceful and took Tanya and sat her on a chair and feed her with a spoon, but she was not having none of that and spit it out on the floor. It took a while to just get one meal a day in her, I had to start to force feed her or I would lose her to. Little by little I was able to get Tanya to eat more and more and by the end of three months she was eating on her own . For all the people who think dogs don’t have personalities or feelings you may want to rethink that .
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Hi quicksand nice to see you, and i do agree with you 100% . They have feelings and emotions just like us, i also think to that like you they do understand more about whats going on than we give them credit for . Thanks for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Hi Kashmir.
You've written a hub that really pulls at the heart strings and the tear ducts. You gave a creature a chance of life with all the nice trimmings. Like a play mate (Tanya), nice food, exercise (long walks) and a warm bed on a cold winter night.
We once had a mix of yorksire terrier and dachle. unfortunately at 18 months got attacked by a pitt bull terrier and died shortly after of a heart attack, but thats another story. lol
Ghaelach
Wow, what a touching story Kashmir. Animals give us so much, unconditionally and I find it so incredibly sad & depraved when I hear of people like Pumpkin's original owners. Thankfully, you found & nurtured this amazing little dog, traumatized as she was, and gave her a full and happy life. She was loved and will be missed but her memory will live on, through Tanya, you and now this Hub, which celebrates her life. Voted up-great story!
Hi Ghaelach nice to see you, yes i did extend her life and made it a very happy one, and i know she appreciated it .Thanks for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Hi Chatkath nice to see you, Yes these little bundles of joy has so much unconditional love to give and will always be a faithful friends . I'm just very happy that i found her and was able to give her a good home . Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your very nice comments !
Hi Tom, You gave Pumpkin a great life and I am glad you got her out of that miserable home. I can’t understand why people who can’t take care of dogs, decide to have puppies as well! Good to hear that the other dogs got rescued as well. Dogs are personalities and when they die they leave big emptiness. I love this hub and I rate it up, awesome, beautiful and more! Thanks for writing it and give Tanya a treat from me! Tina
Oh Kash...this touched my heart so deeply. Bless you for helping pumpkin; although I am sorry to hear of her passing, you gave her such a wonderful and loving home. These darling animals are our devoted friends and they do give us unconditional love. Bless you and kudos, and up and awesome.
Hi thougtforce nice to see you, Yes i was so happy to get her out of that filthy place and glad i had her has a pet, she was just a little bundle of love . Thanks for stopping by and to for your very nice comments, always nice to see you ! Tanya said thanks Tina for the treat !
Hi Genna nice to see you, Dogs are so trusting and loving and i gave her the same to show her not all humans are bad. Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments,it's always nice to see you !
What a beautiful story, every dog needs a friend like you. Thanks for sharing
Hi jayjay40 nice to see you, glad you enjoyed this hub and thanks for your nice comments and to for stopping by !
This is such a heartwarming story of the rescue of pumpkin. A lot of people just don't understand that pets become part of the family and when they pass on it can be just as emotional to lose them from your life.
Thanks for sharing
Sarah
Such a sad story to read Tom. She was lucky to have you while she was alive.
Hi smackins nice to see you, yes it is just like losing a child when your pet dies it can be very emotional . Thanks so much for your comments and to for stopping by !
Hi carrie nice to see you, I did give her a long and happy life so i can be happy for the time i had her . Thanks so much for your comments and to for stopping by !
Kashmir, it's heart wrenching to see dogs in need and it's a pity there aren't more people like you out there saving them. Touching story!
Pumpkin was very lucky you rescued her. Your story really does tell a lot about dogs and their feelings. Pumpkin always remembered the events that made her fearful of water. She had a daring personality to jump the steps. And Tanya grieving shows how dogs can feel what we feel. This was such a sweet and sad story. I really love your stories about you and your dogs. The fact that Pumpkin lived such a long life says so much about the love you share with your dogs. Give Tanya a big hug for me!
Hi fayx24 nice to see you, i think more people looking for pets should go to their local animal shelters and rescue one there and give them a good home .
Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Hi toknowinfo nice to see you, if you love your pets and give them a good home they will shower you with their love. Pumpkin was a very special dog and a gift in my life, she show me no matter what happens to you, you must get back up and keep living life .Tanya grieving for her best friend showed me and others that dogs do really feel and understand what is going on, she may not know that Pumpkin has died but she does know is is missing .
Thanks so much for you nice comments and to for stopping by !
Tanya sends back hugs and kisses !!!
Kashmir, what a story you put out for everyone to read. Our animals are always part of our family, I was glad to read finding out your dogs back healed and lived to be 16, any animal over 10, lives a good life. That means you did a great job. I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing.
Kashmir56~~ This is a touching story and I thank you for sharing... I can relate in every way.
Hi tinamarie nice to see you, glad you enjoyed my hub ! I gave my little dog the best life she could have had and she was happy right up till the end ! Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Hi marcoujor nice to see you, glad you enjoyed my hub ! She was a very special dog who taught me a lot about life . Thanks so much for your comments and to for stopping by !
Thanks for sharing this nice pictures that i rated beautiful.
Hi ImChemist nice to see you, glad you enjoyed this hub,thanks for stopping by and to for your comments !
kashmir56: Hello! What a wonderful little rescue dog you had for sixteen years! Thank you for sharing her story and pictures with us! God, don't you love animals. They are better than us in so many ways.
I’m so glad that you rescued Pumpkin. Sixteen years is a very good lifespan for a dog. It’s wonderful that you got Pumpkin as a puppy and gave her a good life. It’s also great that you had so much patience feeding Tanya until her appetite returned. Thank you for being such a great friend to animals!
Hi lindatymensky nice to see you, Yes i loved all my dogs very much, they are much better than some people in the world . Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Hi AliciaC nice to see you, I am so glad i got Pumpkin to she was very special and i gave her a very good life . For Tanya i had to do what ever i had to, to keep her alive and well . Thanks so much for your nice comments and to for stopping by !
Thank you for this beautiful story. 16 is a good long time for a dog. What a wonderful companion she was to you. And what joy you brought to her life. I have the greatest admiration for people who rescue dogs. Hats off to you.
Hi James nice to see you, I am so glad i did rescue her she was such a sweet care free dog, i just wish more people would rescue more dog in every state, Thanks so much for your very nice comments and to for stopping by !
What a cutie! We have 4 rescue dogs. Dog breeding should be licensed, controlled and done only by professionals in my opinion. It should not be a free for all where people have puppy mills in their homes.
Hi doodlebugs, I agree with you it should not be a free for all type thing . Glad to here you rescue 4 dogs,we need more people like you to rescue more dogs . Thanks for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Such a touching story. Thank goodness for people like you who love an care for unwanted animals. Pumpkin had a good life, thanks to you. I enjoyed reading your inspiring story. Voted up and awesome.
Hi Becky, glad you enjoyed this hub ! thanks so much for your vote up and nice comments, and to for stopping by !
Seems like both you and Pumpkin were lucky! Dogs are truly man's best friend.
Hi Truckstop Sally nice to see you, yes i guess you are right we were both lucky, i found a sweet beautiful dog, and she found someone who gave her the great life she deserved .Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
You really got me choked up here. I am so glad you resuced Pumpkin and gave her a new life and so much love. I have such a hard time hearing stories of how some people treat animals. So sad that Tanya wasn't eating for a while and I'm glad you pushed her. Thanks for a very powerful hub. Animals just push their way into our hearts and there's nothing we can do about it. I have two rescue dogs and they are the apple of my eye. Don't know what I'd do without them.
Hi Minnetonka Twin nice to see you, Yes i am so glad i had Pumpkin she was a very sweet dog, and they do push their way into your heart with their loving ways ! Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your very nice comments !
Hi Kashmir56,
Ahhh this put a lump in my throat! Well done for taking pumpkin in and giving her a better life, the world needs people that care and glad Tanya has returned to eating now.
We took in a lost dog last week which we could tell had come from a good loving home. We made up some posters and found her owners by the next day, she was such a lovely dog that even after just one night we was sorry to see her go but really happy that she had her family back.xxx
Hi Victoria nice to see you, yes i am so glad i gave Pumpkin a long and happy life and i am happy that Tanya is back to eating . It's very nice to hear you not only found a lost dog but took it home, it is nice that you found the owners but i know it must have been heard to let that dog go . Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Hi kashmir, it looked like you joined the hubchallenge, kudos and good for you, looks like it's improving your overall hub experience.
I'm sorry I haven't been around. :(
Very sweet article. loved it. ttys Rose
Hi Rose nice to see you, glad you liked my hub and thanks for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Hope you have a great weekend !!!
aww. thank God you found her!!! Now she is vibrant and in great hands. I can tell you there are so many animals out there in need of someone to really love them. I wish I could take one in now, but being that we are having a difficult time, I wouldn't even dream of it now. I had wanted to get a puppy because I have obtained a fulltime job and being trained as assistant manager which would give me a decent salary, but my husband just started his business so I have to wait until we are more steady. People who abuse there animals even though it may be not intended should be able to realize that the animal is better off with out them if they cant care properly for them. I'm glad you got her when you did, at least she lived the rest of her days in love and peace.
Hi primpo nice to see you, hope you will some day soon get a nice loving puppy, they are such a joy and will enchant one's life ! Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
What a lovely treasure. Who couldn't miss Pumpkin. I so want to hold her now after reading this great tribute for her. You have a good heart Kash. Is Tanya your avatar?
Hi twentyfive nice to see you, yes i was blessed with pumpkin she was such a awesome dog ! Yes Tanya is my avatar, that is her in her ski goggles . Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Kashmir, this was beautiful. You really did give this dog a good life, and it sounds like she gave you lots of love back.
I wanted to let you know that I featured one of your other dog hubs on my hub, "Hubs That Moved Me." Thanks!
Hi prairieprincess nice to see you, I think my little Pumpkin gave me has much has i gave her, and I'm still happy i had her.Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments ! I'll be by to read that hub that you wrote "Hubs That Moved Me."
Oh MY GOSH, Kashmir! I felt so sad reading about Pumpkins fear of water... and then again when I realized she had passed away. I am so sorry.. but I know you made a difference in this little one's life and her in yours. I think it's awesome you have dedicated a hub to her memory. Thank you for sharing with us about Pumpkin... and God Bless YOU!
Hi Jamie nice to see you, thanks for reading my hub and to for your kind words . My little dog Pumpkin was a sweet and loving dog and i gave her a far better life than she would have had if i did not rescue her , Thanks so much for stopping and to for your nice comments .
We grow to love our pets so much that it is so very sad when they do go. On the other hand, their love and companionship makes it more than worth the heartache.
Hi lobonorth nice to see you, yes you are so right, these pets are a pleasure to have in our life and when they die we miss them so much . Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Beautiful story...
Hi Christine nice to see you, glad you enjoyed this hub ! Thanks so much for stopping by and to for you nice comment !
I wish I could grab you and hug you. That was one sweet dog and you gave her such a long life. Take care. Aren't dogs great?
Hi Ethel nice to see you and thanks for the hug ! Yes i gave her a great long life and so happy to have had her in my life . Ethel dogs a awesome and sometimes i would rather be with dogs than some people, if you know what in mean . Thanks so much for your nice comments and to for dropping by !
That little dog was so lucky to have a caring person like you take her in. I love to hear stories like this one. What a sad beginning for this little pup.
You are awesome! :)
Hi love2dogs nice to see you, and i was very lucky to have a sweet dog like she was ! Thanks so much for your very nice comments and to for stopping by !
Hi Kashmir56
This is a very beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. Pumpkin was very blessed to have such a family, and I know that she appreciates this as you continue to honor her in your heart.
Hi Latasha nice to see you, glad to hear you enjoyed this hub, yes she was a wonderful dog and i am so lucky that i had her so long ! Thanks for your nice comments and to for stopping by !
Kash, so sorry for your loss. I know from experience that other animals can react to the death of an animal aquiantance. It is truly remarkable that we can bond the way we do with animals, especially dogs. They do understand us. They pick us up when we are down. They are there when we need them like they know exactly what we are thinking. Great story.
Hi Richard nice to see you, yes dogs are so smart, sometime smarter than humans, we love them and they love us back and they never hurts us . Maybe in the end thats why it hurts so much when we lose them .
Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Thanks for your hub and tribute to Pumpkin. What a sad story. Animals definitely have emotions and respond well to love and kindness. I wish more people would rehome rescue pets as they are so rewarding and wonderful companions.
Hi casshd nice to see you, so glad to hear you liked this hub, yes i do agree with you, more people should take in rescue pets . Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
What a wonderful story, and great to hear that Pumpkin got to be an old dog before dying. It's still heartbreaking. You gave her a happy life.
I'm happy to hear the other dogs were taken away from that couple.
Hi FloraBreenRobison nice to see you,glad to hear you enjoy this hub, my little Pumpkin had a wonderful and happy life . Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Aawww...this is soo touching!!
Hi daydreamer nice to see you, glad to hear you enjoy this hub ! Thanks so much for your nice comments and to for stopping by !
Kashmir-
As an owner of a rescue dog I can sympathize with you about the need to remove the dog from the home. I also recently lost a another dog, the older companion and only other dog my rescue got along with. For several weeks he mourned the loss of his only friend. Seven months later he still isn't fully recovered but our long walks and extra time together is helping him cope. For eight years they were best friends and when her time came the worst part was coming home without her. Just heartbreaking.
Anyway we need more people like you that can sympathize with an animal in need and can recognize that animals have emotions and feelings just like humans do. We are after all animals ourselves.
Hi Greenhousewife nice to see you, i think sometimes dog are much smarter than some humans. Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Love dogs! Love rescuing them. Currently have a 12 yr old chow chow I rescued from the humane society when she was a pup. Voted up!
Hi PDXKaraokeGuy nice to see you, Glad to hear you have rescued some dog has well,we need more people like you in this world. Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments ! Thanks for the vote up !!!
Thanks for saying so. I'm not a fan of kids, I can do without them and I won't be having any, but if I see a dog in distress, I will stop the world to help it!
Hi PDXKaraokeGuy nice to see you, i too have no kids and my dog have in a way been my kids, they understand better than kids do, and listen better to . Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your comments .
ya, and they long to please you: and it's okay to have sex with your spouse in front of them ;-)
What a great story!
Hi Daydreamer nice to see you, glad to hear you enjoyed this hub. Thanks so much for stopping by and to for you nice comments !
Nice to meet a fellow non human parent :-)
Hi PDXKaraokeGuy nice to see you, yes these very beautiful dogs become over time just like children but obey better than some kids do.Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
they obey better and you don't have to pay for college or weddings
Hi PDXKaraokeGuy nice to see you,yes and they don't ask for toys or computers or iPad,iPhones or iPods and are very happy with what they have. Thanks so much for stopping by again and to for your nice comments !
Hi! kashmir56 I am crying.....beautiful story Angie
Hi angie nice to see you, glad you enjoyed this hub. When i read it today it still makes me want to cry. She was a very awesome dog and friend ! Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Very touching story, pumpkin is ADORABLE :) thanks for sharing kashmir56
Hi Chris nice to see you,glad to hear you enjoyed this hub,yes Pumpkin was a very adorable and loving pet and friend. Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Tom, I voted this awesome and beautiful. I have a rescued greyhound that I have had for 10 years now. She will be celebrating her 12th birthday in May. Couldn't ask for a better pal.
Hi aviannovice nice to see you, i love dogs they are so trusting,caring and loving but have a way to short life and it hurts when you lose them, but they are still better friends than some people are. Thanks so much for your vote and to for your nice comments as well for stopping by !
Rescued pets make the best friends! I'm sorry that you lost Pumpkin - losing an animal buddy is so hard.
I agree that dogs (and all animals, really) have personalities, thoughts and feelings. I'll never understand how some people can think that they don't.
Hi Jen nice to see you,glad you enjoyed reading about my beautiful rescue dog pumpkin. I to don't understand how some people can say that pets don't have personalities, thoughts and feelings.Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
quicksand Level 4 Commenter 14 months ago
Although I am a cat liker, I liked this story. Animals do understand our emotions and they too have their own way of showing emotions. I had a cat that was "kinda" emotional ... but that's a long story.
I am sorry to hear about Pumpkin's departure.
I also have reason to believe that cats and dogs understand much more than we think they do.
Cheers, Tom!