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Autors Dons Hils no Džordžijas
Es biju Augustā, Džordžijas štatā, kur vairākas nedēļas tīrīju savas mātes mājas pēc viņas nesenās nāves daudzu veselības problēmu un komplikāciju dēļ. Šajā svētdienā, manā pēdējā dienā, kad man bija tikai aptuveni stunda no izbraukšanas, lai atgrieztos Džordžijas ziemeļaustrumu kalnu pakājē, un mani pieci glābšanas suņi bija gandrīz četru stundu attālumā, es izgāju pagalmā, lai pēdējo reizi apskatītu savu vecāku māju, un priekšpagalmā ieraudzīju ļoti vecu suni, kas bija acīmredzami cietis. Viņš staigāja pa pusloku, tad nokrita zemē, tad cīnījās piecelties un darīja to vēlreiz. Es redzēju viņu darām to pašu vismaz trīs reizes, kad gāju pie viņa.
Tas bija mans vienkāršākais glābšanas līdzeklis, jo šis nabaga vecais zēns nebija tādā formā, lai varētu bēgt no manis, taču tas bija arī sirdi plosošākais. Šis skumjais, kastrētais tēviņš bija sliktākajā formā no visiem suņiem, kādus esmu redzējis daudzu gadu laikā, strādājot dzīvnieku glābšanā. Viņš bija novājējis, dehidrēts, labā acs bija pietūkusi un iztecēja strutas, abas ausis bija stipri inficētas un arī notecēja, viņa ķermeni klāja vaļējas čūlas, viņu bija apsēdušas blusas un viņa priekšējie nagi bija gandrīz četras collas gari. Visi viņa zobi bija nodiluši vienā līmenī ar smaganām, pieņemu, ka gadiem ilgi košļājot kabeli vai ķēdi, ko izmantoja, lai viņu ierobežotu, un viņa pēdu spilventiņi bija ārkārtīgi nodiluši un sagriezti.
Ieraudzījis manu ēnu, viņš sarāvās un nokrita zemē, it kā grasītos tikt piekauts
Kad es piegāju viņam tuvu, viņš nešķita dzirdējis mani tuvojamies, bet, kad viņš ieraudzīja manu ēnu, viņš sarāvās un nokrita zemē, it kā viņu grasītos sist, un viņš noliecās. Es sēdēju kopā ar viņu uz zāles un glāstīju viņu un klusi runāju ar viņu, līdz viņš pārstāja tīties, cenšoties pārliecināt, ka neviens viņu vairs nesāpēs un ka viņa ciešanas beigsies. Es gribēju viņam parādīt, ka viņam nav no manis jābaidās.
Es novērtēju viņa vecumu 10 plus; Veterinārārsts, kurš viņu ārstēja, vēlāk noteica, ka viņam ir gandrīz 15. Es paņēmu viņu rokās un ienesu nojumē, kur man bija maza komunālā piekabe ar mantām no manas mātes mājas, ko ņēmu līdzi. Vienā no kastēm bija nedaudz sausās suņu barības un dažas nerūsējošā tērauda suņu bļodas, kā arī dažas vecas segas un dvieļi, tāpēc es ieklāju viņam gultu un uzliku viņu uz tās, kamēr sajaucu daļu sausās barības ar ūdeni, lai to mīkstinātu, zinot, ka viņam būs grūti to ēst citādi ar zobiem tādā stāvoklī, kādā tie bija. Vairākas stundas es viņam devu pārtiku un ūdeni, bet viņa stāvokļa dēļ nevēlos ēst pārāk daudz vai nevēlos ēst pārāk mazos daudzumos. dažus un nogādāt viņu mājās, kur nākamajā rītā es varētu viņu aizvest pie veterinārārsta un cilvēcīgi izbeigt viņa ciešanas.
Atvedu Rodiju mājās – viņš nolika galvu pāri manam augšstilbam
Pēc tam, kad es viņu atradu, nekad nebija iespējams viņu pamest. Es uzklāju viņam gultu uz sava Jeep priekšējā sēdekļa, pacēlu viņu un noguldīju uz tā. Es piekabināju komunālo piekabi un sāku braukt mājās, domājot, vai šis tagad cieši guļošais vecais zēns atgriezīsies fermā. Tikai dažas jūdzes no ceļa viņš pacēla galvu un paskatījās uz mani ar vienu lielo brūno aci, ko varēja atvērt, it kā pateiktu paldies, pēc tam nolika galvu pāri manam labajam augšstilbam, kur tā palika visu mājupceļa laiku, un viņš atkal aizmiga.
Viņš kopā ar mani atgriezās fermā, kur es viņu ērti nogulēju tukšā kūtī, vēloties turēt viņu izolētu no citiem tur esošajiem suņiem, līdz nākamajā rītā varēšu viņu aizvest uz veterinārārsta kabinetu. Es ienesu viņu veterinārārsta kabinetā un noliku uz pārbaudes telpas galda, pilnībā cerot, ka veterinārārsts nosūtīs šo nabaga jauko vecīti uz labāku vietu. Viņš atvēra savu labo aci, pastiepa roku un pieskārās man ar savu ķepu, un es uzreiz sapratu, ka šis nabaga vecais zēns salauzīs manu sirdi.
Veterinārā pārbaude. Ko viņi atrastu?
Mans veterinārārsts viņu apskatīja, un, kad viņš bija pabeidzis, viņš man teica, ka ausu infekcijas bija vissliktākās, ko viņš jebkad ir redzējis, un viņš bija gandrīz pārliecināts, ka šis vecais puisis tāpēc bija pilnīgi kurls. Mēs pārrunājām visus virsāju jautājumus, un viņš man jautāja, ko es gribu darīt. Viņš man teica, ka šobrīd viņš neredz neko sliktu, ko nevarētu ārstēt un ka suns varētu pilnībā atveseļoties bez pārmērīga stresa vai sāpēm, un viņam būs laba dzīves kvalitāte, taču viņš mani brīdināja, ka viņa lielā vecuma dēļ, pat ja mēs nolemjam atrisināt visas viņa problēmas, šim vecajam zēnam var būt palikuši tikai seši mēneši vai varbūt gads, un tas ir atkarīgs no manis. Viņš redzēja, kā es vilcinājos, kad es nicīgi skatījos uz šo nabaga veco vīru, kuru atradu, un tad viņš teica: "Pārbaudīsim viņam sirdstārpu. Viņš ir pārāk vecs, lai ārstētos. Paskatīsimies, vai viņš ir pozitīvs vai nē, un tad varēsiet izlemt." Es teicu labi. Es biju viņu nosaucis par "Roadie", jo tajā dienā es viņu atklāju, ka bija acīmredzams, ka viņš kādu laiku bija ceļā.
Gaidot sirdstārpu testa rezultātus, es centos izdomāt, kur ņemšu naudu, lai ārstētu visas citas viņa problēmas, ja viņš būtu sirdstārpu negatīvs. Es paņēmu savu mobilo telefonu un piezvanīju savam tuvam draugam, kurš vēlas palikt anonīms. Pēc viesuļvētras Katrīna viņš bija nodibinājis katastrofu seku likvidēšanas dzīvnieku glābšanas grupu ar nosaukumu Kat 5 Animal Rescue. Es viņam izstāstīju visu par Rodiju, un viņš teica, ka palīdzēs man segt Rodija ārstēšanas izdevumus, ja mēs ar veterinārārstu noteiksim, ka viņam varētu atjaunot labu dzīves kvalitāti.
Atbrīvojies no tārpiem, Rodijs vēlas dzīvot
Mans veterinārārsts atgriezās un teica: "Šobrīd Rodijam ir daudz problēmu, bet sirdstārpi nav viena no tām." Viņš acīmredzot zināja, ka esmu noraizējies par saistītajām izmaksām, un viņš man teica, ja es vēlēšos pacienāt šo jauko veco vīru, viņš man dos visas iespējamās atlaides. Es palūdzu, lai viņš uz dažām minūtēm atstāj mani kopā ar Rodiju, lai es varētu mēģināt pieņemt pareizo lēmumu. Kad es stāvēju un glāstīju Rodija netīro mēteli, es sapratu, ka viņš ir nolikts manā ceļā, lai tas būtu tikai seši mēneši vai varbūt gads, es grasījos darīt visu, kas ir manos spēkos, lai parādītu šim vecajam vīrietim, kurš visu mūžu bija cietis no nolaidības un vardarbības, ka kāds viņu mīl un rūpējās par viņu, pirms viņš pametīs šo pasauli - kad tas būtu pilns, apzinoties, ka bēdas.
Tāpēc Roadie gatavojās ārstēties. Viņš piecas dienas uzturējās veterinārārsta birojā, kur viņam tika ievadīti IV šķidrumi un antibiotikas, tika novērsta viņa blusu invāzija, iztīrītas viņa notecinātās inficētās ausis un viņam tika dota ārstnieciskā vanna. Visas viņa problēmas tika risinātas, un tas aizņēma gandrīz divus mēnešus, bet viņš pilnībā atveseļojās.
Viņa dzīves labākie mēneši... pat spēlējot bumbu vecumdienās
Roadie dzīvoja fermā kopā ar mani un citiem maniem suņiem un zirgiem septiņus mēnešus laimīgs un dzīvespriecīgs. Viņš spēlēja ar savu mīļāko bumbu un katru nakti gulēja manā gultā, līdz pienāca tas rīts, par kuru es baidījos. Es pamodos tajā piektdienā, lai izvestu Rodiju un citus bērnus, bet viņš nevarēja piecelties un nostāvēt kājās, un es domāju, ka viņam vienkārši ir slikta diena, tāpēc es palīdzēju viņam piecelties un ārā veikt viņa lietas un turpināju to darīt arī nedēļas nogalē. Pirmdien viņa kājas nevarēja izturēt viņa svaru pat ar manu palīdzību, tāpēc, tāpat kā pirms septiņiem mēnešiem, es viņu ienesu savā veterinārārsta kabinetā, un veterinārārsts man teica, ka ir pienācis laiks. Es turēju viņu rokās un raudāju, kad Rodijs pameta šo pasauli, bet, kad viņš uz mani paskatījās tieši pirms gaismas nodzišanas aiz šīm lielajām skaistajām brūnajām acīm, es savā sirdī zināju, ka Rodijs zināja, ka es viņu mīlu tāpat kā es zināju, ka viņš mīl mani.
Es aizvedu Rodiju atpakaļ uz fermu, un mans draugs, kurš palīdzēja Rodijai noformēt veterinārārsta rēķinus, pēc tam palīdzēja man viņu apglabāt fermā ar viņa mīļāko bumbu. Es devos uz māju un sēdēju kopā ar saviem citiem suņiem, lai nodrošinātu mierinājumu, un dienām ilgi raudāju tāpat kā tagad, stāstot viņa stāstu. Es varu godīgi teikt, zinot visu, ko zinu tagad, ka es to darītu vēlreiz. Redziet, tikai dažas nedēļas pirms es atradu Rodiju, es biju zaudējis savu māti, un Rodijs, man toreiz pat nezinot, bija palīdzējis man pārdzīvot dažas no manas dzīves drūmākajām dienām, koncentrējoties uz viņu, nevis neseno mammas zaudēšanu. Es nekad neaizmirsīšu viņu vai īpašo dāvanu, ko viņš man uzdāvināja, un reti kad paiet diena, kad es nedomāju, ka viņš spēlējas ar savu bumbu vai citiem maniem suņiem un staigā tik ātri, cik viņš spēj, lai mēģinātu tiem sekot līdzi, lai es nesmaidu vai dažreiz joprojām nobiru asara. Man uz džipa ir magnēts, kas izskatās pēc suņa ķepas nospieduma, un uz tā ir rakstīts “Kurš kuru izglāba?” Es ļaušu tev izlemt.
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What a loving story! It melted my heart. Mr. Hill, you surely be eternally blessed if there is a hereafter! Thank you Ms. Simpson for finding and posting this story.
Brings tears to my eyes,and they still don't stop!!!This is proof that humanity still exists
Two angels finding each other for a moment in time. How wonderful and bittersweet. Bless you sir, and RIP Roadie.
Frida, my twelve year old poodle has taught me to be more appreciative and loving. Her love and trust is unconditional.
what a beautiful story, reminds me of my dog chase, i had to have him put to sleep and it ripped my soul apart, but what came thru loseing him is my art, i have over 300 pieces and with them i want to donate half of any sales to help with our best friends in chases name. but my health is not good, and i dont know where to begin, cause i cant do it by myself, and this is all because my boy died, its for him, and because of him. i pray that god will send me a miracle, because a lot of animals could be helped. signed, needing a miracle.
I have a little rescued GSD that came into my life in the middle of a prolonged and dark, dark stretch of road ... he was in the middle of recovering from a savage case of mange, still bald on a lot of his body but the sweetest of creatures ... he had suffered abuse and was found wandering the streets and rescued from the pound by Golden State German Shepherd Rescue -- he came into my life when the gal I work for was talked into giving him a temporary foster home ... she had to leave him with me for a couple of weeks ... found out just recently, that if she had not fostered him and I had not subsequently adopted him, he would have been put down ... a year later, he is healthy, no mange, full thick fur that sheds gloriously over everything, my constant companion - certified as a service dog he goes everywhere with me, coming to work everyday ... and he has given me my life back, brought me out into the light ... I can understand Laura's feelings about "Roadie" ... Indeed - "who rescued whom?"
[Hide Full Comment]Thank you for this lovely tribute to Roadie.
Love is always a gift
A very touching story...i am in all tears...!!
I am an animal lover and have rescued many animals, most of which have been put to sleep due to old age or pain. This story has really touched my heart and I believe that given a chance, most of these animals could live a day, a month or a year extra of their lives being happy. I believe now, that we need to take time and examine an animal carefully before rushing into decisions.
They all desearve to live and be treated in a human way. All they need is our love.
<3 I cried too..:) True Love knows NO boundaries..One man and his dog..A short space in time together..But a bond OH so strong, left with an eternal love that lives on..and on..and on..:)
Your story touched me so much. Thank you for being such a wonderful, loving human being. It kills me to know how cruel people can be to the innocent. Thanks so much for giving this sweet guy those special seven months of love.
Roadie was put in your path exactly for the reason you mentioned. He was there to comfort you in your sorrow. God's ways and timing are always perfect.
Looks like Roadie was in the right place. He knew you would be there to rescue him.
good god, what a tearjerker, of course im going thru my own issues with my old dog and just finished writing a little something yesterday to help me with it emotionally. thanks for letting me know I CAN treat him for another few months or year and be with him. thank you so much for your rescue efforts, my dad has 9 rescues and it is so true that bumper sticker..who rescued who...i saw one here in charlotte, nc too.
This is truly heartwarming. I myself can relate to this. I work at an Animal Hospital, and am forced to look at the sad reality that some people just don't care about their animals. I also rescued 2 animals, and went through the same with the flea infections and a skin disease, after many months of having a hairless puppy, with the help of the Vets at work, we were able to successfully restore her back to a normal puppy, with tons of hair!, I also have the very same magnet on the back of my car. The love and bond between the owner and the animal is something that can't be explained, you just feel it.
Angels on earth don't often wear wings. You met one wearing fur and you both have been blessed. Of course I cried too - thank you.
As a owner of two dogs,my only children,I know of the love you get from a dog which is unconditional and everlasting.As a photographer I am gifted with the knowledge to photograph my "children" so that their memory will last with me.
Love this story. I cried right alingalong with Don. A generous man with a kind heart. Thank you.
Been there. What a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing...I'm crying, too.
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Dogs tend to love their masters more than they love themselves.Well,guess Roadie is a life time memory then.
I couldn't finish reading the story without feeling tears going down my cheek. It is a beautiful story filled with love. I am glad that Rodie was able to find a good person like you and that he in return was able to help you as well. Maybe your mom put him on your path because she didn't wanted you to suffer her departure. Animals don't ask anything but love and they love you back inconditionally. I have a 1 year old dog, named Sofi, and everytime I think of the time she will leave me I feel my heart shrinking. It's only been 10 months I have her but she has brought a lot of happiness to all my family. I can't imagine my life without her anymore.
Very moving & touching story !!
All I can say is 'ditto' to the comments. I had to put my Bella down nearly 2 years ago and still miss her so much. Like the others, I was in tears reading this story....but it was so uplifting too.
A beautiful story. Thank you.
There's a reason he just "Happened" along to your moms front lawn on just that one day you were there. He chose you and it was probably the single best choice in his life. God bless you both.
Lovely story and so glad you both helped eachother in your time of need. RIP Roadie, and your Mum. May they be together now looking after eachother and looking down at you and smiling.
stories like this make me want to cry. I have had many rescue critters in the last 40 years and it never gets easier when one has to cross over. At least Roadie knew what being loved was in his life.
Earlier this year I adopted a border collie from the local kill shelter. The info on her card had her age estimated as 9 yrs old. However upon examination by my vet it turned out she was actually at least 11, perhaps 12. She had been picked up as a stray by animal control and when I took her I was told that if I hadn't she would probably have been killed at the shelter on Monday the following week (their weekly euthanasia day). According to the vet's exam she had extremely severe arthritis in her hind legs and had probably been in pain for quite some time - pain to the extent that she moved only when it was mandatory. As a result she had lost almost all the muscle mass in her legs. I brought her home, fed her, loved her and she slept as close to the bed as she could physically get (I have a 14 year old cocker spaniel who has monopolized the majority of the bed since he was adopted at age 13). One day, after a strong rain, Cara slipped on a bare patch of mud in the back yard, fell and broke a leg so close to the hip joint that it could not be set. The only remaining option was to amputate the leg. However because of the pre-existing muscle loss she would not have been able to walk on the remaining 3 legs so I made the decision to let her go while she was under anesthesia from the attempt to set the leg. Cara had been with me for only a month at that time but during that short period she grabbed very strongly at my heart and I will mill her for a very long time.
Even with that I still do not regret the decision to adopt her as during the month she lived with me she was one of the kindest, most affectionate dogs I have ever met. Yes, I miss her but regret at my loving her is not part of that. The only regret is that I could not give her a longer time with me.
The people I fault are the ones who left her in so much pain from the arthritis that she lost the muscle mass to to lack of movement and then turned her out on the streets. Them I'd punish as strongly as I could. Cara was a beautiful dog and I still miss her.
[Hide Full Comment]beautiful and touching story... almost tears in my eyes while reading this... thank u for sharing this....
Cried the whole way through this as I know how dogs can love unconditionally and the joy they can bring at the right time. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you, to you and Roadie!
tears. :'(
it is a very nice story.
thank you for sharing .
Dog's and Cat's are little people in Fur Coat's , with feeling's the same as we have . They , if treated with respect and love , will alway's be by your side to give comfort , over the year's I too have lost pet's I've loved dearly , and yes , cried at the loss . I am disabled and alone most day's while my wife work's and the children are in school . We have a Lab/Sheppard mix named Mocha , she is 10 m0nths old and a wonderful companion . she is easy taught and I learn from her as well . Your story touched my heart , I am sorry for your loss of Roadie, but you will have memories that will last forever , and that mean's more than anything ...
Touching story, makes me feel I need to do more with my life and help not just pets but anyone I can
This is such a beautiful story and i almost could not read it as i was about to burst into tears. It is really nice to know that we have such brilliant people out there who are willing to do anything for their animals.
God bless the lady who took care of Roadie until he went off to a better place.
Heartbreaking! Thanks for sharing this beautiful story. Everywhere in the world, dogs and animals in general help us to endure the worse in life when everyone desert you. You saved him and he saved you and it is the way it works as a matter of fact;we are all connected and we can change the world we live in by giving a helping hand to ease the suffering. You always get something back when you do it generously. It's a beautiful story about love and togetherness. I wish they were more people like you who truly care.
I can't stop crying, My babies are getting older and my oldest is having problems with her hip now. When we walk she lets me know when to stop so that we can go back home for her to rest. Stormy is our rescue pup and we bought her brother because he was so compatable with her, he is Twister. I don't even want to think of the day when I have to say goodby, they are my life!
What a beautiful story, thank you for sharing and for what you did to help. Roadie was truly an angel, and so are you Don!
You have one of the kindest heart on earth Sir.
I cried. Hats of to the Kindness in You....
Dogs are amazing. You helped him and he helped you, no strings attached, just love.
What a wonderful, tragic, bittersweet love story. My dogs were both rescues, but I know without a doubt that they have helped me more than I have ever done for them. They have licked away tears, never left my side when I was in pain, and let me know every day how much they love and appreciate me. They are God's gift to we mere mortals.
Oh my gosh. I'm balling my eyes out! That is the sweetest story. It's ironic how fate works in so MANY different ways. RIP Roadie!
I'm in tears as I read this beautiful story of compassion. It gives me hope for humanity. I'm sitting here with my rescued 8 yr. old and my rescued 8 month old dogs, who both helped me recover from the grief of losing loved ones, so completely relate. One more thing: I also have the magnet "Who Rescued Who" on my car. There's no doubt in my mind that they rescued me.
Oh my gosh, I can't stop crying. I had such a "friend" as well, and I still remember the day I had to carry her out in the sun because she could no longer walk due to her arthritis. I would come home at lunch and take her out. She loved the sun. On her last day, I went out to bring her back in, and she had passed in the moment that I went in to check on what I had on the stove. I still shed tears for my Foxy, sometimes my only companion.
You and Roadie were meant to meet each other. You helped each other through tough times. Dogs are a gift from God. Your story is sad but heartwarming. Know that the memories of Roadie will be forever in your heart.
Beautiful story and may you forever be comforted by his apirit, and memories. God bless you, yes ther are so many things to be thankful for.
I have always said my dogs rescuded me
What a beautiful story.
I lost my dog Jack so know exactly how you felt.
He's last days were happy thanks to you and his spirit will be with you always.
Thanks for sharing your story. From a little girl, I knew I would be crazy about Dogs, shunning dolls and wheeling my dog around in a pram , happy with HER sunglasses on. I am way past that time now, and my dogs have long been my family and children. I adore all Dogs and am inspired by people who care like you. Rosie
Beautiful story Don - thanks for sharing it.
all this can be done only if we don't allow the thought and the consequent anxiety about the future interfere with our present choices.
Truly heartwarming! I know of no other love that is everlasting. Even human beings get mad at each other. But dogs love you even if you are mad at them. Every time you return home, they shower their love as though you were away for a decade. Linda's heart will be blessed as she takes care of those who cannot speak for themselves. Roadie's story brings back memories of all the dogs I have lost, and brings tears in my eyes when I remember them. Thank you Linda.
how terrific that you found the means to give Roadie the medical care he needed so that you could share each other's company, even if only for a little while. insensitivity leads so many of us to disregard creatures at the end of their lives. the time you gave Roadie was very possibly the only good time he ever had. people like you make my heart happy!
Thank you - this is beautiful
One can't compare the love for a dog with any other love. It's pure, total and something more that's impossible to describe. Don, I don't know when this happened, but even if it's been years, I'm sure Roadie's spirit still occupies a corner of your heart.
I read this story of Roadie and Laura Simpson with a lump in my throat. I have loved and lost many amazing dogs (and cats as well) and this story brought all of my emotions back. But I am grateful for this story because it made me realize the blessing of all of our pets. Thank you. Sat Nam!
One of the lessons I have learned going through the different trials in my life is that the best way to "bounce back" is to do something nice for someone else. This story is a great example of just how that works. That is why we are taught that it is more blessed to give than to recieve.
A truley heart warming story and one that anyone who loves dogs can relate to. Dogs are special. They are our children in fur coats and give unening love to those who have them.
What a beautiful and touching story, it brought to mind so many animal stories and love that I have experienced in my life over the years, I am grateful that you shared this a perfect example of unconditional love...a wonderful way to enter the week of Thanksgiving....thank you.