Abandoned Dog Can’t Speak

This little Yorkie was given up to a local shelter. She’s not special because she’s a desirable mini-dog – she’s special because she was used only to breed. It’s not clear how many litters she’s had or how she was treated.

She is (was) terribly afraid of human touch; especially if you were to reach for her before she was ready to approach. It’s not likely that someone will adopt her with this behavior quirk. So, I brought her home.

Once home, I noticed that she sounded like her bark was filtered. She’s been debarked. Then, there’s her teeth. She soon trusted me enough to let me take a look in her mouth. I quickly saw that she only has four teeth in the front. No wonder her tiny tongue sticks out. There’s nothing to hold it back. This is a relatively young dog so it’s not an age issue. It’s an abuse and neglect issue.

I realized that this little girl doesn’t need me to feel sad or sorry for her. She needs love and dog rehabilitation. Within 12 hours of bringing her home, I was able to put a harness and leash on her. I could pick her up, walk her on the leash, clean her face, look in her mouth, and check her ears without her recoiling.

Never underestimate the power of the Spirit, be it Human or Canine. And, the two of us together can be an amazing combination!

She will be “fine.” It’s good that we can’t sit and talk about her past. We might get stuck. Dogs don’t stay stuck in their stuff unless we do. They live in the moment and deal with what that brings. I’m learning a lot from the shelter dogs.

I recommend it – if you can put your thoughts aside of how horrible it is, you might experience the love of a little girl like Melody.