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Miss Molly came into a our lives 3 years ago. (Dec. 1) which is now her Bday. She spent the first 4 years of her life on the end of a 20 ft. chain. It all started when I walked past her on my way to work. She would bark at me. I began throwing her dog treats to quiet her because it was very early in the morning and I didnt want her to wake everyone. It quickly evolved into leftovers and fresh water. I never saw any food or water put out for her. She would wantingly look at the people as they left the house where she lived, for any scrap of attention. Never even a glance at her. I finally just walked up to the door and asked if they would give her to me. No, was the answer. I asked to buy her and Wala! She was mine for $50.00! Was prepared to go much higher. She came home with me that day. She had never been inside or on flooring. She had 2 accidents and no more. She now has her own bed, constant water and food, a sister dog(pom poo) , all the love she can stand, puppy play dates and airline miles. She is the most gentle, loving dog I have ever known. She is a black and white with crystal blue eyes. The weather here is the most brutal in the nation. We often have -40 for weeks at a time and wind of 30+ mph. How she survived, I dont know. I have heard others also fed her when they walked by. The Barrow Alaska Vet clinic has a rescue department. They rescue dogs from all across northern Alaska. There are always Huskies available. Their stories are heartbreaking. Molly is a true gift of love!! Someone said ,Molly won the puppy lottery!! I think I was the one that won the big prize!!!
Beckie Campbell
Barow, AK
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flamingdem
(39,313 posts)Bigmack
(8,020 posts)shenmue
(38,506 posts)mythology
(9,527 posts)Tied to a 20 foot chain must have been miserable for her.
roguevalley
(40,656 posts)Midnight Writer
(21,765 posts)I have one, too. Very similar story, except I ended up stealing my boy. Outside on a short chain, no collar, just a chain cinched around his neck. No food, no water, no attention, no shelter. I worked nearby and watched the little guy day after day becoming emaciated. It was when the weather forecast was for ten below zero with wind and snow that I took action.
Took him straight to a vet. Malnourished and dehydrated, the vet warned me that because of his underdevelopment, he might never make a good pet. He spent two days at the vet, then I brought him home. Never had a dog before, but read a lot and house trained him pretty readily. He was and is very timid, and occasionally has a "panic attack" when he cowers in a corner and whimpers for no apparent reason. I just leave him be until he comes out of it.
Now he is very loving, spoiled (he stays inside, is well fed, gets walked at least three times a day, and sleeps in my bed under the blankets) and is now 12 years old.
My best friend and loyal companion.