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Hope
I met Hope in the rescue center for dogs. He was placed in a cage between two well groomed and beautiful dogs. He was very different from them. When I first saw him, I was shocked! He barely had any hair and he was skinny to the bone. While other dogs pressed their pretty faces onto their cage doors. He sat in a corner, away from the light. So I had to take a second look at the cage.
When I first looked at him, I felt pity. I thought that the reason he stayed at a corner is that he had no hope on people adopting him. That was why I adopted him. And that was why I named him ‘Hope’.
Hope was skeptical of me at first. He avoided me for the first few days. But I gave him space and time. Slowly, he warmed up to me after a week. He started to sit on my lap and lick my face. I gave him the adequate amount of food he needed, and if he wanted more I would give him. He was a sweet dog overall. But more time passed, and his hair or size didn’t seem to grow. The veterinarian said that it was harmless and he would be fine.
Hope was a sweet dog. On bad days, he would snuggle at my neck and lick my tears away. On rare days, where I wanted to be alone in my room, Hope would wait outside the door till I got better. He was a patient dog and would be there to help me when I got hurt. Like a time where I fell and broke my leg and couldn’t move. Fortunately, Hope was there. Even for his small size, he managed to bark loudly enough to get my neighbor’s attention to get help. So I consider him my savior and comforter.
Most of my friends favored him despite his appearance. Of course some still despised him. But still, I hosted a party at my house and sent invitations to all my friends. I smiled after I sent the last invite. This is going to change on how some would view my dear Hope. I then started getting ready for the party.
When my friends arrived, I could tell by their faces that I’d succeeded. I had placed paper moon and stars all around the living room. The walls were covered with wallpaper that were black and starry. Like a night sky or space. There, sitting at a table, was Hope wearing a small but majestic cape, sitting behind a sparkling crescent with the words: There is hope in every living creature. I then turned to my gawking visitors and calmly said, “I don’t think I got into the origin on why I named Hope, ‘Hope’. He looked so helpless at the center. Like many people had rejected and made fun of him. I gave him hope when he had none left. I gave him food and shelter and love. And hope.” I took a deep breath. “Give him a chance. He may not be beautiful. But he needs love and hope. So give him a chance. Hope.”
My friends all stared at me with tear-filled eyes...
Blep
One of few good pictures of Ares <3
(Using the cat as a pillow)
Meet Ares the german shepherd husky malamute mix
She’s a menace to society and refuses to let me take good photos of her.
She is also my heart dog
Fun Facts:
Covid puppy (wasn’t well socialized sadly so she’s reactive to dogs she doesn’t know)
Very sweet and she’s always by my side trying to help around the house
Hates bedtime and will try to hide when I call her
I wasn’t planning on getting her but she was given to us for free because our past neighbors’ dogs (her parents) killed our chickens.
Would trade the world for her.
There is one brain cell in there that occasionally hits the right part.
High energy but lazy.
Taught her how to hold my hand but…
It was a terrible mistake
She punches now
And she thinks it’s hilarious
Howls when she gets excited and everyone thinks it’s hilarious so she does too (big smile every time afterwards)
Mood
Conscious void pats golden floof then becomes a beetle
Animals > people
This is how it feels to get a DM that just says “hey”.
Use your words, and charm, and imagination!
End of rant.