MYA'S STORY

The following story is reproduced with permission from Small Paws Rescue, Inc., a rescue organization is Tulsa Oklahoma (the only place in the country with more puppy mills than Lancaster County) dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and relocation of puppy mill Bichon Frises.

Mya's Story
What a difference a year makes

This is an ex-puppy mill's tribute to Small Paws Rescue, Inc. after her first year of freedom.

A year ago I was living outside, in mud with no grass, and was always very hot. (Temperatures were over 100 degrees for 3 months straight with NO shade.)

Today I spend my days sleeping on my humom's comfy bed quilt with the air conditioning set at 78.

A year ago I had nothing to eat and when I did get food I had to fight with 22 other dogs to get some.

Today, I have my own feeding bowl that my humom fills twice a day for me.

A year ago I had filthy water to drink that caused my constant diarrhea.

Today, I have filtered cold water whenever I get thirsty.

A year ago my mouth ached from my rotten teeth.

Today, my mouth feels clean and my humom brushes my remaining 6 teeth everyday.

A year ago I ran and hid from the man who would do crude c-sections on me and never gave me anything for pain. Oh how I suffered.

Today, I am healed after my hysterectomy and will never again have to worry about my puppies and where they ended up.

A year ago I was kicked and shoved around by humans who only saw me as a means of income.

Today, I am held and petted as often and as long as I want to be. The 5 humans and various friends of theirs who enter my home are always eager to pet me. They say I have a very grateful look on my face.

A year ago I did not know the meaning of love.

Today, I am happy, loved and forever grateful to SPR for placing me with my family.

I may be old and deaf and can barely see but my family loves me and tells me that I will never ever have to leave here. Thank you SPR for giving me this chance.

Mya
10-31-02