Brush with Death
We found her abandoned on the side of a country road, starving to death and sick with Parvo. After 7 days in the hospital, and numerous phone calls from the vet saying that she would probably die, Pearl took a turn for the best and beat the odds. I took this picture of her the first day we got her home from the hospital. Now, a little over a month later, she has gained over 10 pounds, stolen the hearts of her new family members, and totally taken over our household! The vet said that she may even grow to be a 50 pound dog. It’s hard to believe when only a month ago she was 3 pounds! She’s our little “miracle girl”!
12 responses
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peggy gardner gave props (6 Jun 2008):
kudos for being her angel.
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Eric Finster gave props (6 Jun 2008):
added touch at composing the photograph with her facing away from us, it added to the loneliness/abandonment feel
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Tinypixi gave props (7 Jun 2008):
Awww well done you for rescuing the sweetie :)
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Loree McComb said (7 Jun 2008):
Omg! Pearl is so fortunate that you found her - Bravo for you to have stopped to pick up this little doll. She will be the BEST friend you've ever had.
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Nelson Campbell gave props (10 Jun 2008):
she's a beauty and I am so glad you found her! Hooray for you all.
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Ray Kenn said (14 Jun 2008):
Good job on the image and the rescue :-). It would be interesting to see a series showing how the pup progresses and grows.
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Amy Ebert said (19 Jun 2008):
Good idea Ray! I will post pictures of Pearl as she grows. She's already looking a ton better. I just posted an updated one of her so you can see how much weight she's put on.
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Patricia Shanahan gave props (23 Jun 2008):
BEAUTIFUL in more ways than one ! GREAT Photo !
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j parker gave props (2 Aug 2008):
amazing - and heart-warming - contrast between this and the more recent photo!
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Rebecca MacPherson said (14 Aug 2008):
That's amazing and heart warming. not everyone would take a stray dog for medical treatment! good for you for being a kind hearted person
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Shirley Cowell gave props (15 Aug 2008):
She is so lucky you found her and I'm sure will be your angel back
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Angela Hunter gave props (18 Aug 2008):
awww poor wee thing. So glad you were there to save her.
