Four month old Baby Justice arrived
in Denver today on transport from Gallup, New Mexico to Misha May Foundation
Dog Training and Rescue. The photo is from when he was with his
New Mexico Angels receiving treatment for his horrible neck wound, and love for
his broken spirit.
Justice is the sole survivor of his
family group which included mom and 5 siblings. He was dehydrated, starving and
injured when he was finally caught. He had been abused by humans and attacked
by dogs.
I met the transport and was
surprised at how small he and his crate were. So quiet and still. I took him,
crate and all, so as not to threaten him with unfamiliar touch.
At my
house, I had his apartment ready - a huge Great Dane sized crate. I simply put him,
small crate and all, into the large crate. I opened his small crate door to
give him access to additional blankets, food, water (with Rescue Remedy) and an
elimination area. He is cuddled with his familiar toys given to him by his NM
angels.
I covered his crate completely with
a sheet to allow him to rest and recuperate. My intention is to allow him to
experience my care of him, but to realize I have no expectations of him. I want
him to know I can be with him wherever he is in his recovery. It can take as
long as it takes.
I visit him often for short periods,
letting him know I'll be raising the sheet to sit with him. I don't try to
touch him or get him to go outside. I don't try to get him to look at me or
respond. I just want him to know that I am there and he can absolutely trust
that he is in control of much of his life now - something those with (PTSD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder need to recover.
He doesn't shake or whimper, but his
eyes are wary and alert. He makes eye contact briefly, then looks away, but he
doesn't cower in the corner or growl in defense. He is eating and drinking and
relieving himself. Yeah! This is a boy finally beginning to believe he is loved
and safe. Thank you NM angels!
More story and pictures to come!
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