Cindy Lou. The dog that humans failed over and over. The toss away. Disposable. A nuisance. The day I picked her up from the most recent let down, she was so terrified. She shook, growled, and snapped. She had no reason to trust me. No understanding of what was happening. Within a couple of days, I had earned a bit of her trust and every day was better. And we developed such a strong bond. I was the light of her life (good for the ego) and I could do anything with her. So when adoption events happened she only cared about me. Very hard to find someone who wants dog that is scared, shy, and wants to bolt to the only person she trusts. But, it happened! I showed Cindy a bit of tough love and disappeared most of the day at a mall event. It made people look at her and try to befriend her. And then something magical happened. A sweet, kind couple noticed this little broken dog. They saw her for what they could help her become. They took the time to try to understand her. They know that their patience will be rewarded ten fold.
So today I had to ask Cindy Lou to trust me one last time. I didn't think it would be that hard but it broke me down. I handed her over to her adopters and kissed her head promising her the life she deserved. You can't help but feel you are betraying them as you leave them with a complete stranger as they struggle to get back to you. How will she know that I am not abandoning her too? Tough love, for me and for her.
Be happy, Cindy Lou. I am trusting you to trust me on this. You will be loved and spoiled like never before.
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