Here’s a great story about one of my pals I met on Death Row. Now,
understand I was there in prison in South Georgia, just waiting to
die. I’d been there a week or so, given up by my owner, with a rap
sheet a mile long of stuff I don’t think I ever did. We were all
pretty darn pitiful and our only relief was sharing our stories and
the comfort of our keepers who only had enough in the budget for a
concrete bed, a prison diet and the hope that someone would save us.
Even our keepers knew our chances were slim to none. This is Sally’s
story.
WHOA, let me tell you Sally was no pretty sight! One ear gone and
the other was on it’s way out. She was on her last legs and there
was a look in her eyes like she was ready to give up, to be out of
here, the sooner the better. Pitiful, broken, sad, skinny and
hopeless. Even the doc said her chances were slim to none because she
had the worms in her heart. YIKES! Word in the joint was she had been
a bait dog. Like shark bait, she had been used by humans to train
dogs to attack and fight for profit and sport. (Now Sally told me to
remind you that if these dogs did not fight, they would be next in
line for her job-bait dog, or executed by their
owners.) Some human beings are just plain cruel. Dogs are a
reflection of their training and environment need I say more about
their situation, DUH!
She didn’t fight back cuz she didn’t know how. She just wasn’t raised
that way! She took her licks and was just about to check out when she
ended up with us with a different kind of death sentence.
Since I got out of prison, I decided to educate myself, about Sally’s
breed. Hey, I’m just a mutt (no doubt of royal though dubious
lineage). Just a bit of history here... Sally’s ancestors were bred to
protect and comfort the children of families whose Nannies knew the
value of a good dog. They were known as "nanny
dogs" in the UK. For generations, Sally’s ancestors were lovingly
bred and raised in households where they were respected, revered,
loved, and trusted. Pretty good pedigree, if you ask me. Did I
mention she’s a pit bull?
I know you’re waiting for the good news, which is my specialty.
Because of the effort of DOGS ON DEATH ROW and others, Sally and four
of her own were driven from Georgia to Texas to Smiling Dog Farms.
WOW! When they got there, each of them were taken out of their cages
and hugged by these two great guys who made them feel safe and secure.
Between the good food, good lovin’, great veterinary care, and loving
attention they are thriving. They got their spirit back and their
hope that humans can have a happy effect on their fate. Imagine that!
But, Sally’s still struggling with her health...ya know the heart worm
thing. The guys at Smiling dog Farms are doing their best researching
for medications to save her and I’m asking you all to
pray for Sally and their efforts. She’s happy and loved at last
and hoping she’ll live long enough to repay the human kindness she has
finally received. And if any dog knows how to do that, it’s
Sally. After all, she comes from good stock.
Until my next story, thanks for your donations and care! Every
dollar goes to dogs like Sally and others around the world. If
you have a story of your own, let me know. I’d love to tell it!
Lets schedule an interview.
Benji, Editor & Chief, DODR.org
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