It’s been almost a year….

IMG_1571In 17 days it’ll be a year since Nora came into our lives. It’s been a year full of ups and downs and challenges to overcome, but most of all a year full of love and joy.

The amputation of what was left of her leg was the ‘easy’ part…..helping her overcome her anxieties was the main challenge. Last weekend she finally allowed not only one, but TWO visitors in our house with absolutely no barking or growling!!! She followed every command we gave her, and gently took treats from our guests hands when offered. We couldn’t be more proud of our girl!

She’s also overcome her fear of children and her reluctance to be pet by anyone other than us. Watching her lean into our neighbor’s hand while being pet, or obediently sitting down when a little boy on our block told her ‘sit’ before petting her head are moments that are hard to fully explain in words how much they mean to us.

You did it, Nora! You learned how to be a carefree dog!!!

10 thoughts on “It’s been almost a year….”

  1. With very hoppy tears of joy, we say HOPPY AMPUVERSARY NORA!!!

    You and your humans are an incredible, solid pack. What a blessing that you all found each other so you can go out and enjoy all this big beautiful world has to offer. We are THRILLED for all that you’ve managed to overcome.

    Look out world, here comes Nora!!!

    1. Thank you! You guys have always been there with love and support, and w can never thank you enough for that

  2. Hoppy Ampuversary Nora. Very proud of you & your achievements. Way to goo. Extra treats

    xxoxoxo
    Michelle & Angel Sassy

  3. NORA!!! OMD!!! It is soooo wonderful to hear from you AND to see your BEAUTIFUL pictures!
    You are such a beautiful girl, inside and out.

    I’ve followed your journey from day one. You’ve overcome so much hurt, physically and emotionally. Your compassionate humans have restored your Soul and healed your wounded heart and body.

    That first video of you running around with such joy and excitement at being in your furever home just melted my heart. It’s as though she “knew” she was safe, yet too afraid to hope it was real! human throwing a frisbee and not hurting her with it…WOW! What a breakthrough!

    And opening up her Christmas present with her Daddy helping her….soooooo sweet! Does she still jave her froggy? She was really auite gentle with it.

    You two have done an outstanding job of giving sweet Nora the most loving home a dog could have! To see the progress she has made is nothing short of MIRACULOUS!

    So glad you updated. Not so long inbetween, okay? We love this story, this dog and her humans! 🙂

    HAPPY ONE YEAR ADOPTAVERSARY! 🙂 🙂

    Love to all !

    Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!

    1. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words! Nora has taught us SO much…..her ability to trust again, love again and learn how to just be a dog – without carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders is nothing short of amazing.
      She still has her froggie! He too has lost his front right leg, but other than that he’s good as new 😉

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