The Dog is Watching

What her name was before isn’t important. She’s a precious little two-year-old white with some tan, Chihuahua. She weighs maybe six pounds. Her first humans were older and while they loved her, they were afraid they would trip over her so they gave her to their daughter who had kids. These old folks thought their grandkids would enjoy her. Unfortunately, they mistreated and abused her and she responded the only way she knew. She bit the little heathens. When this happened, the parents of the little heathens picked her up and threw her against a wall. They didn’t attempt to correct their kids.

This happened more than once and now she’s frightened to death when anyone tries to pick her up. We had to throw a towel over her to catch her. Once she’s caught, she will get as close to you as she can. My heart hurts for this sweet little girl. She’s the most loving little darling God ever breathed life into but it’s going to take a long time before she’s going to be able to be adopted. She needs to be held and to know that she’s safe and not all humans are bad.

Abby is at our vet and will be examined to see if any injuries were sustained from her mistreatment. We’ll do all we can to allay her fears and give her a chance to recover from the trauma inflicted on her by these ignorant, uncaring people.

As long as I live, I will never be able to understand how some people can do the horrible things they do to animals. I know you’ve all heard that dog spelled backwards is God. I believe anytime an animal is mistreated, God takes notice. I think God put the dog on earth to show humans how pure His love for us is and to somehow give us a chance to learn how to accept this pure, unselfish love and hopefully, return it.

Animals see us as God does. Remember that the next time you’ve had a bad day and you come in and don’t want to be bothered by the kids or your spouse or the dog. You might want to reconsider how you respond to them because ... the dog is watching.

WONDERFUL UPDATE: Abby has been adopted into a loving new home. She will spend the rest of her life as the spoiled & adored little girl that she deserves to be. God truly is watching over her.

Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 1:27 PM
Subject: Abbey.......Update.... Abbey ....Update.......

I cant stand it any longer...I have to email you and tell you all about Abbey...!!!! I had hoped to have some pics of her by now but have been working like crazy and will be sending some soon........ You wouldn't believe the change that has come over her... !!!!!!

She settled down a bit on the long way home, however.. when we got home .. she was really tense for a couple of days. She didn't want to be touched to little .. or touched too much... and every time we reached for her ... to pick her up and love on her .. she would run away... ( afraid of hands )....

Starting the third day...she really started coming around... She started jumping up on the couch .. and the bed... and would snuggle close ... and we pet her constantly to get her used to hands coming at her.. Hands that won't harm, beat or throw her..

She didn't like the Leash at all at first .. but after only a day would go in and out of the house easily and not put up any argument at all for the leash... Outside... she was a bit bewildered. but after several walks around the big yard, she is aware of her boundaries and does not bother to go outside of those boundaries..

She was paper trained when we got her...but now she is housebroken and I have to admit it was the easiest thing in the world to do....The only time she has a "mistake" is when the ground is very wet AND cold.....( Heck, I wouldn't want to go there either...)....

My remaining male cocker spaniel has fallen in love with her...( both are fixed )...and protects her when they go outside.....( a neighbors small dog ran up to sniff of Abbey and Rusty took out after the other dog and bit him on his tail....!!!! That silly sniffer wont even venture near anymore...... but I was ecstatic to find out that Rusty has taken such a protective roll over Abbey... and they snuggle together and play together all of the time...

Abbey has started playing her own games.... Chase's her tail. Carrying around all of her toys...( yes she already has many toys..) .. We also built her own stepping stool of two steps so she can easily jump up on the bed... ( she had to bounce three times before to get up there )... But now up the steps quicker than lightening she goes and will just play play play.....

Carol, I cannot tell you how much she brightens our home, and our hearts and I can't quit petting her and loving on her that I just want to bust !!! She gives so much love back already that it is astounding .. Now, When we reach for her .. she doesn't shrink back in fear .. she knows that we have lots of love for her and or a treat....she never winces any more...

Lastly ..she has found her voice.....while she would growl at first...are now flirty, fun barks... playful growls at our other dog .. and her and the cat make up their own games of chasing each other and we just sit back and laugh at the show.... it is absolutely hysterical.... .again... all because of Animal Angels.

I thank you so much.. for your kind, considerate ways with all of these lovely animals .. and I thank GOD that you were his instrument in showing us to Abbey... She is dearly loved and this is only the beginning....