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How a Rescue Puppy Rescued My Girl

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PedigreeGives #CollectiveBias

You’ve seen pictures of our puppy, Amity, in posts before, but I haven’t yet shared her story with you.How a Rescue Puppy Rescued My Girl

Amity came from a very bad situation, when we got her she was a tiny, filthy, and frightened puppy. Amity would rarely let her guard down enough to play with an adult, and she startled at sudden movements or loud noises. Between the (likely) violent nature of her past and her extreme timidness, we worried about bringing her into a home full of children. But in the end, she needed to be rescued and she was adorable!

It also happened to be the week of Rebekah’s 10th birthday, so Amity became her birthday present. While Amity was nervous around adults, she immediately made the children her pack. Suddenly this cautious and slow-moving pup was racing around the room, chasing toys, and skidding across the floor.How a Rescue Puppy Rescued My Girl

I had no idea the effect having a puppy would have on Rebekah. She’s my quiet one- rarely sharing her emotions, preferring to deal with things alone. Amity is her safe space, her silent confidant.

How a Rescue Puppy Rescued My Girl

Through a rough year Amity’s unconditional love remains Rebekah’s constant.

As a Mom, I find the best way to get through the tough stuff is throw myself into caring for the needs of my children. I think the same is true for everyone. Concentrating on others keeps us from dwelling on our own woes. The responsibility of caring for a pet does the same thing for a child.How a Rescue Puppy Rescued My Girl

The daily tasks of caring for and feeding Amity keeps Rebekah’s mind off of her own troubles.How a Rescue Puppy Rescued My Girl

The joy of playing with her, and snuggling her brings a smile even on the toughest days.How a Rescue Puppy Rescued My Girl

Sweet Amity still shows signs of the abuse she suffered as a tiny puppy- cowering as new people approach and easily frightened. Just as my sweet Rebekah is still showing signs of the rough road she’s traveled this year. The two of them heal each other- and it’s a beautiful thing to watch.How a Rescue Puppy Rescued My Girl

Caring for dogs in need is very important to our family, especially since adopting Amity. That’s why I love PEDIGREE®. Throughout the entire month of October, the PEDIGREE® brand will donate a bowl of food to a dog in need for every PEDIGREE® product purchased at Sam’s Club. Plus, if you upload a photo of the dog you love to Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #LaterShelter the PEDIGREE® brand will also donate a bowl of food for every upload!

Click here to read more heartwarming stories about dogs. I’d love to hear about the importance of your family pet!

 

October 10, 2015 · 6 Comments

About Amanda

Amanda is an adventurous mom of six based in southern Virginia. She’s teaching her crew to live life to the fullest whether they are home on the farm or trekking through a new concrete jungle. She's passionate about intentional mothering through life’s joys and challenges, and learning to embrace the gift of each new day together.

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  1. jessica marinaccio says

    October 12, 2015 at 7:29 am

    Pets are wonderful for so many reasons…. what a wonderful thing for your daughter and Amity ( its like they needed each other )

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  2. Jennifer B says

    October 12, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    This is such a sweet story and I completely agree that pets can be so beneficial to our lives in so many ways!

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  3. Dawn Nieves says

    October 12, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    This is so sweet! It’s so heartwarming to see your daughter & Amity helping each other. So adorable!

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  4. chastity says

    October 12, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    Awe so sweet! We have been thinking about getting a dog for our son…just not sure if I’m ready for the time that is involved.

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  5. Bri says

    October 12, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    This is a wonderful story and truly shows how dogs can be great companions. I like the white line down Amity’s face.

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  6. Stephanie @CopyKat.com says

    October 13, 2015 at 6:49 am

    Your blog post is such a heartwarming story. I love how pets can transform the lives of people.

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