Meet Liberty (more affectionately known a Lovely
Libby), the rescue rottweiler with a tail.
October 3, 2001, it
happened. That moment in rescue when THE dog falls into your lap,
turns you upside down and forces you to do more than you thought you
could. Something indefinable occurs, a spark ignites. That
spark creates a fire that you willingly dive into, getting scorched
along the way, but knowing that you can't turn away, that you need
to see it through, regardless of the cost. Like a moth , you are
drawn to that irresistible light, not knowing why, only that you must.
That spark flared when
Libby, a rottweiler puppy entered my life.
Liberty's actual birth date is unknown but it was somewhere around the last weeks of June, 2001, and her beginning in life was not easy. Living outdoors, she was on her own, fending for herself as best she could. Her leg was broken and left to heal. Her first 13-14 weeks were spent outside. Then she came to me. The following 4-6 weeks (after surgery on
10/5) were an experience that brought some extraordinary people into my
and Libber's lives.
Take a peek at Lovely Libber's progress from then until now. And
then, if you want to read a story of how a journey of two became a
road traveled with many, click on Liberty's Journey. It's an amazing
story of strangers brought together to save the life
of one little broken rottweiler puppy.
As Libby and I started our journey together, many people joined us; most I never knew BL (Before
Libby). They became "Libby's Friends," a group I wrote to regularly about our adventures
together. They walked along our sides as we traveled down our path together. Some of them flew above and beside us, moving heaven and earth, guarding and directing us when we weren't sure which turns to make. They laughed with us, cried with us, coaxed us on when times got tough and cheered with every victory, no matter how small. They donated money to help with her expenses, sent
Libby presents. We wouldn't be where we are today, without them- Libby's
Guardian Angels. Some of them were with us from day one; one of them named her; others joined us along the way. No matter when or where they joined us, our passage would not have been the same without them, sharing our journey. Because of them AND
Libby I have the opportunity to "Pay It Forward." In the span of 4 short months I was given so much by these people and this extraordinary rottie
girl.
Liberty's story is an incredible one,
and it is one that is repeated many times over. We occasionally read
or hear about amazing stories , but more often than not, we don't.
Daily, behind the scenes, ordinary people do extraordinary things to
save a life discarded or abused. Libby's story is a tribute and a
thank you to everyone who in any way ever became involved in rescue.
On January 26,2002. Libby found her perfect, forever home. On that Saturday
Libby and I took our final journey together. It was a bittersweet day, but far more sweet than bitter. I knew when I departed that I had kept the promise I had made to
Libby the very first day I saw her. And it doesn't get any better than
that. See and read why.
Take a quick glimpse below to see Libby's progress. Then click on
Liberty's
Journey and read our story: how one broken little pup brought strangers together.
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