Hello,
My name is Sophie and I am a 3 year old Bullmastiff, and I wanted to tell you a little about my life. My mom and I were turned over to a Vet to be put to sleep by some breeders that thought we weren’t useful anymore. I know this is sad but he knew of these wonderful people at the rescue and they found me and mom a foster family that loved us dearly. Mom and I both got adopted and thought we had found our forever family. Mom is still with her family, but my new family changed their mind. That’s ok, because I am back with my foster family and I can really tell they love me. Even though some people haven’t treated me very well, I still love all people and want to be with a family that I can make happy. Especially if they have those little people they call children. Those are the most fun and they like to play like me. I like my foster family. They have all kinds of other furry animals running around and I really like them. Especially the little black Scottie dog they call Winston. Even though he is much smaller than me, we love to play together and I try to chase him. I don’t do very well because I have a ruptured ligament in my knee and it has caused arthritis. So, I just do the best I can and rest for a little bit and then we play some more. And I have taught Winston where they hide the treats and how to get them. I really like to go outside and play, but my knees slow me down. Foster Mom and Dad were worried about me so they took me to the vet, and he gave me some bad news. He said that I needed surgery on both knees and it would be expensive. Foster Dad kept asking questions because he wanted to make sure I could have a good life. He found out that if I could have the surgery, I could have a very good life and be active and playful for about 10 more years. I really like the sound of that. But, then he told us what would happen if I didn’t have the surgery. He said that in about two years I wouldn’t be able to run and play. He said that I would get up to go to the bathroom and that would be about it. I am not looking forward to finishing out my life like that. Foster Mom and Dad have already started thinking of ideas to raise money. Please help me – every little bit helps. I know that I will make a family very happy if I could just get the help I deserve.
Thank you for your help,
Sophie