DH and I were talking earlier about how different Bentley’s life is compared to all of our other dogs. Ky was outside so without thinking I was waving my hands around while I spoke. We both had a light bulb moment at the same time…Bentley didn't duck or flinch.
We put together a list of things Bentley doesn't know. I thank God that he will never know these things!
10 Things that Bentley doesn't know.
1- To duck his head when I speak with my hands (never been hit)
2- The weight of a chain around his neck.
3- The feel of a baseball bat against his body.
4- Hunger pains.
5- That not all people are nice.
6- How to find his own shelter when it’s 10 F
7- The pain of fleas eating on him
8- Loneliness
9- Terror
10- That he’s living the dream
No dog should know any of those and so sadly too many do. I wish Ky had never known those either but even though she will probably never forget completely she is living the dream also now and it is all because of you.
Ignorance can be bliss, Bentley, keep living the dream with your family.
DH and I were talking earlier about how different Bentley’s life is compared to all of our other dogs. Ky was outside so without thinking I was waving my hands around while I spoke. We both had a light bulb moment at the same time…Bentley didn't duck or flinch.
We put together a list of things Bentley doesn't know. I thank God that he will never know these things!
10 Things that Bentley doesn't know.
1- To duck his head when I speak with my hands (never been hit)
2- The weight of a chain around his neck.
3- The feel of a baseball bat against his body.
4- Hunger pains.
5- That not all people are nice.
6- How to find his own shelter when it’s 10 F
7- The pain of fleas eating on him
8- Loneliness
9- Terror
10- That he’s living the dream
Joyce I have tears in my eyes, I never knew those things about Ky. Your dogs are truly blessed to have such a wonderful family. The stories I have read recently about animal abuse over here is absolutely shocking. I think we all are so grateful that there are wonderful people like you who adopt these poor dogs and show them that not all humans are bad. Thank you for sharing this.
I love this! I don't have any rescue dogs (Charlie is my first dog!) but I do have two rescue cats. The older one, Jinx, was abused before I got her and acts just like Ky. She runs upstairs whenever someone walks into the room, and cries (not hisses, CRIES) anytime she is picked up. So sad and infuriating to think of what could've possibly been done to her to make her like this. But through it all she is so loving and cuddly - she's finally warming up to Adam after 2.5 years! Here's Jinx and Toby at Christmas, Jinx is the black kitty of course!
Poppy is a rescue but she obviously was well cared for before she was left at the shelter. You could tell she was a happy dog that had been given an "education" already.
I rescued two cats however and one of them probably knew all that Ky knows. You have to be very understanding and respectful with those animals.
Again, thank you for showing Ky that love and kindness exist.
p.s. You posted something about Ky being protective of Bentley at the mall. After reading this post, I think it's just normal and altruistic of her to do so. Super Ky!
Bentley is one lucky dude....but I bet Ky thinks she is the luckiest of all! She survived and not only lived through it but now thrives and lives a good life. And yet, she still maintains a loving spirit.
Thank you Joyce for doing what you did for Ky and all the other rescue's you had. It's people like you who really are the "Angel's" in the dog's world!!!!
1. Mommy will dress up like Dr. Zchivago to take me out to pee.
2. I shouldn't dig holes because Daddy falls in them and gets a booboo on his arm.
3. Mommy gets all wound up when I swallow her jewelry. She's funny like that.
4. Uncle Dave always listens to me and takes my side.
5. If Ky doesn't like the new boyfriend then I don't like him either.
6. If I'm really a good boy Mommy will build me a hi-tech eco house next to Ky's.
7. Mommy loves me so much that she puts my poop in a big zip-loc baggie and plays with it.
8. I can get out of boot camp any day I want if I just suck up to Mommy.
9. When Mommy gives me that yucky broccoli I can get her back with my extra smelly gas from my tummy.
10. I know that Mommy, Daddy and my big sis Ky will always take care of me and make sure I am warm and fed. I like that. They're the bestest in the whole wide world.
I think about this all the time, since I also have a rescue who was abused and a new puppy who doesn't know the world is anything but fun and games. I know exactly how you feel.
When we rescued our first dog, we already had two spoiled dogs that we had raised as puppies. I could tell in just everyday behavior that the one we rescued was SO GRATEFUL for everything, where the other two felt entitled. So hard to explain, but I could see it everyday in her actions and the way she looked at us.
That's it in a nutshell! Thank you. I couldn't quite put my finger on it but I know there's such a difference in Bentley's actions than all of our rescues. They were all grateful and they showed it everyday.
Mr. Bentley does feel entitled. I'm thankful that he does because that means he doesn't know the other side of life.
It's really true. We think Bella was abused--not terribly like Ky was, but abused nonetheless. The differences between Bella and Tucker are enormous. I hope Bella will heal--I think she is doing so--but it hurts to see how two dogs react calmly and happily to events our house and one cringes and hides.
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