We were now on a first name basis with all the staff and trips to the local supermarket were always met with, “How’s Buddy?”, “Is he due in again this week?”.
He spent another day in the clinic being assessed to check the full extent of his condition.
I received a call at work and was brought to tears.
“Mr. Chapman, do you go hunting with Buddy?” “I don’t hunt. Why?” “We’ve taken some x-rays and he’s got pellets through his chest from where he’s been shot.”
Suddenly we understood why he was unclaimed at the animal shelter. He wasn’t wanted.
8 weeks Buddy had remained unclaimed. No one bothered to look for him.
This of course is what led to my wife and I adopting him so in every sense of the phrase, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
That is so sad that Buddy had to live life as unwanted and being shot at.
The lengths at which people can be cruel to such a sweet and loving boy is just beyond me. It’s with stories like these that make me worry that our society is losing it’s compassion and humanity.
Fortunately, there are folks like you and the people within this community that shows those of us with caring hearts are still out there even though I think our numbers are dwindling to the general society.
Sahana and her Angel Leland
That just breaks my heart how could anyone not want that precious boy. He is so lucky to have found you. Hugs from, Lori and Ty
Poor sweet Buddy…….I love what you said about one man’s trash, is another man’s treasure, but too bad we are talking about a beautiful, soulful, loving dog such as Buddy. I am so glad he ended up with you, though, the original owners definitely did NOT deserve to have him back. He was the luckiest pup in the world to find you, and you him.
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Ohhhhh my gosh. If it weren’t for people like you and your wife, I’d lose hope in the human race. Thank you for giving this boy a home and love that he deserves.
BUDDY IS A TREASURE INDEED!!!!
From a sad beginning to one very, very luck boy!!!
Keep these great chronicles coming!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Sounds like the greatest day in Buddy’s life was when you all came into it. You all are wonderful!
Darcy & Angel Bart