Buddy's voice

Happy New Year!  My name is Buddy.  I know, it's a common name.  However, I'm an incredibly uncommon dog.

Buddy

I am proof that there are angels among us.   I am only one year in age and have already been blessed by a good samaritan and two rescue groups in my lifetime.  My angel is an unnamed, unknown witness that acted as my voice when I could not.

Last month, I was living in my family's home in Missouri when "my angel" witnessed a horrific act and stepped in as my voice.  I was in the yard of my home when a few of the neighbor residents were witnessed taking a blow torch to my fur.  My angel stepped in, no questions asked, and saved me.  I was removed from that situation immediately and never to be returned to that neighborhood ever again (thank god).  From that point, I went to a Missouri rescue contact who immediately got in touch with other rescue groups to see if room could be made for me.  National Mill Dog Rescue said yes, they could take me in and they could help me.

Playing in NMDR's big outdoor run

I do need to take a moment to let everyone know that I have forgiven my past.  In all honesty, I am a truly patient, fun, trusting and forgiving dog.  If you ever meet me, you'll see.

Short video of me playing with a few kids in NMDR's big play yard....

As 2012 approaches, I have a new year's wish.  Although I would love to find a forever home to treat me with kindness and love, more than anything, I'd give my heart and paws to pay back my angel.  But I can't.  I have no voice.

So this is my wish....

Please be my voice for all the "Buddys" out there.  Make one of your new year's resolutions be to help me  pay back my angel.  If you see harm come to any animal - stop it.  Immediately.  If you see an animal in need... help it.  Don't think, don't ponder, don't ask "what if?".... make split-second difference and step in to do what's right.   Be a voice.

If there are puppy mills in your state - educate.
If there's animal abuse in your neighborhood - speak up.
If the standards and advocacy laws for animals are sub-par - fight.
If there's room in your home - adopt.
If you're not sure about adopting - foster.
If you're hands are tied, but your voice is loud - share.
Share posts, write what you know, educate, do whatever is in your power to make a difference in 2012.  Commercial breeding must stop.  Animal abuse must stop.  Dog overpopulation must stop.  Make your resolution to be part of the solution.  Be a voice for me and all dogs in need.

I am grateful for an angel that will never know the depth of what my life will mean.  I will live the rest of my days guarding, protecting and loving the family that truly loves me back.  I am a dog.  I have no voice, but I have loyalty and immeasurable love.  My promise is to be the dog I know I can be if you will promise to be my voice.

With love to all the future angels out there,
Buddy


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