Peggy Sue
Female Adult American Staffordshire Terrier American Bulldog (mixed)
This is your lucky day! If you are reading this note, then you are considering fostering or adopting Peggy Sue, a truly special girl. Cl...
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This is your lucky day! If you are reading this note, then you are considering fostering or adopting Peggy Sue, a truly special girl. Clearly, her past was somewhat rough, but she has healed physical and emotionally. Similar to most dogs, Peggy Sue gives her love unconditionally. The character trait that makes her so unique is her gratitude. She is so low maintenance because she is very content to be with her humans, feeling safe and secure. The neighborhood kids (all ages) know and love her. I live on a cul-de-sac with young kids. Peggy Sue does not mind bikes, scooters, Barbie cars and kid noise. The toddlers come up to her and touch her. She is so excited to see people when we are walking in the neighborhood. I use the word “walk” but it really is more of a slow stroll. She enjoys taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the neighborhood. She will ignore other dogs unless they are dog reactive, then we usually steer clear. Peggy Sue did not have the opportunity to have a doggy companion while fostering with me. We occasionally had my son’s pup at the house and Peggy Sue adjusted, but was not happy sharing her humans. I think she would be best as an only dog. Peggy Sue is very observant, smart and trainable. She thrives in a secure environment where she was knows she is loved. I hope and pray that she finds a home that will love and cherish her the way she deserves. Peggy Sue has come a long way from the days of misery. She is a 'happy hippo'; we call her. She is low energy and just wants to be loved and know she is safe from her tortuous days. She loves people and tries to say Hi to everyone on her walks. Are you looking for a big love bug that you can spoil her final years; she will be eternally grateful. As they lifted her massive body from the car she looked at me, her saggy eyes told the story of not days or months, but YEARS of abuse and neglect, I literally fell to my knees and gently ran my hands over her scalped ears and callused skin trying to take in how? Why? Every inch of her body screams abuse from neglect to sexual torture. As I tried to digest her splayed feet and twisted sagging nipples to the bloodied cysts that cover her underbelly, I could not contain the floodgates of my inner soul and I let it out because sometimes even those of us that have seen the worst of the worst cannot handle the worst of them all. Peggy Sue simply leaned against me as if to console ME, like the Momma she was to litter after litter she felt the need to let me know in her own way that everything was going to be alright. Without a word she followed me to the shower and calmly sat there as I began to bath her and wash away the past, she closed her eyes while I massaged her skin and like a junkie finally getting their fix we both felt a little slice of heaven. Peggy Sue slept the sleep of the newly rescued with the softest jammie's, pillows and blankets caressing her tired body. I slept next to her in case she woke, which she did, but only to lick my hand or face before falling back into a deep slumber. Peggy Sue was the first appointment of the day and immediately the vets furrowed brow let me know that all was not well with Peggy Sue. My stomach turned to knots as they told me she needs to be prepped for surgery for the concerning lumps and cysts. As they took her in the back room once again her eyes spoke volumes as she looked back at me on the gurney... it's ok they seemed to say... it's all. Ok. Peggy Sue has come along way and is doing 100% better. She did not wait all these years to be saved to not be ok. She is a LOVE. She is devoted without any expectations. She is very smart and trainable. Sweet, docile, non-demanding. As much as she has endured, you can't break a dog like this. This brick house is solid, her well nature is in order folks. She is absolutely adorable. We hope that Peggy Sue inspires you, she is strong and she is here to teach us something-- to see animals differently. She would be a wonderful addition to a family with kids. She loves attention but is fine just being there in the room with you. She would be great for a single person or couple because she loves feeling safe and wanted. She prefers not to be with cats ... She is grateful for anything she receives.
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