My name is Lady Grace, I was left behind by my family. I lived under a house for months on my own. A neighbor noticed me and started setting food out for me. He was so patient, as I was very wary of people. After a little over a month, I finally let him near me. That’s when he noticed that I probably had babies somewhere. I finally gave in and allowed him to see my 2 pups (which they put food out for all of us). I was very malnourished; I didn’t use my back left leg. That’s when he called ARK Animal Rescue to help. ARK came and took me and my boys to see a vet. We found out that I had 2 fractures in my pelvis and a dislocated leg. I was taken to ARK headquarters where I received extra nutrition so I could build my body up for surgery. My boys were adopted to a great home. Dr. Smith fixed my leg and pelvis, after which I had rehab and started using my leg. Boy did I flourish after that. I could run around the big yard, doing “zoomies” and jump over things. I loved all the people I would see daily but still I was very untrusting of new people. Finally, the right family came along, they didn’t mind that I was stand-offish, because their dog and I got along great. They have been very patient with me allowing me to come to them and not pushing themselves on me. Now my favorite place to lay is on top of my new dad.
I was just a regular stray dog, nobody knows how long I was on my own, or what hardships I went through but me. I found my way to ARK, I was taken to a vet multiple times for various reasons (i.e.; skin issues, swollen toe). I spent almost a year there, before my perfect family came along. Now I get to spend my days chilling on the couch, playing outside, and snuggling the best dad ever.
