We have a lot of broken
animals in our house, rescues. They have all had a hard start in life.
They were not fortunate enough to have been born to a mother who safely
and securely raised them until they were old enough to be homed into a loving
family where they would spend the rest of their days. For them, it was more a
case of being thrown into the world on fight or flight mode.
From being dumped in a bin
as a baby and left to die, to being thrown out of a 6th floor apartment window
or merely just being born on the streets with no food or shelter, our furry
friends have had a hard time. Most have spent some time in their lives living
in a pound where food is rationed, toys are rare and beds are dirty and worn.
Dogs live in cages; Cats live in sheds. It's a miserable existence.
It's a prison sentence without having committed a crime.
All of these animals have
entered our home in a fragile state. They have needed time, patience,
lots of attention and most importantly love in abundance. We have watched
these animals blossom from being weak, afraid and traumatised, into confident,
loving creatures in our presence. They now feel safe and secure and feel
a part of a solid pack.
Not everyone can understand
why we have so many animals and continue to adopt. They cannot see the
beauty in these creatures that we see. These animals are broken souls
with big soppy eyes, just looking and hoping and praying that someone will open
their heart and home to them. It's so humbling to watch a broken soul
become unbroken. And knowing that soul is
healed and fulfilled because you chose to love it.
We didn't choose our bodies
and neither did the broken animals. Help heal the broken souls and choose
to love, love, love.
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