Gus and Bella's Happy EndingI had an empty house in January 2014 after sadly losing my 2 cocker boys in 2013. A house without a dog just doesn't seem like a home. I adopted from CSAC before and had been following Gus, a puppy mill rescue boy with no teeth. Gus was lucky to go to a foster home on Christmas day and was still looking for his forever home. I decided to meet Gus. I was unsure how he would be around kids since I had no exposure to a puppy mill rescue, so off I went with my nephews and godsons to visit Gus at his foster home.
From the minute we walked in the door, Gus absolutely loved the kids and we all loved him. It was heartwarming to see this happy and playful pup running around the house. Much to the kids' surprise, Gus went home with us that day! Gus has adapted so well to every situation and has brought so much joy and love to my life. He loves everyone he meets and is such an angel. I am so thankful to give him the home he deserves.
Fast forward to 2015 and I was thinking of adopting a second dog. I learned of Bella who had just come into rescue after being turned into a shelter in Maryland. Bella had some possible medical issues, and I decided to foster her first until we knew more. She was diagnosed with Cushings and started on meds when I brought her home. She has made amazing strides and looks and acts like a new dog. It didn't take long for her to work her way into our hearts, and she officially found her forever home in September. Then our vet discovered tumors which were removed, some cancerous but fortunately all of the cancer was removed during surgery. It has been an eventful 3 months for little Bella, and she has come through it all a happy, loving, snuggly pup who loves to play fetch almost as much as she loves to cuddle and get belly rubs.
Gus and Bella love to take car rides and go for walks together. They often will sit next to each other (especially waiting for dinner!) and occasionally even snuggle together. Funny thing is, both times I was first interested in a different dog, but fate brought me to Gus and then Bella. Such sweethearts from sad prior situations, they both are a great testatment to the resilient spirit of dogs. Thank you CSAC for helping dogs like them find the new homes they deserve. I am so blessed to have both Gus and Bella in my life and can't imagine my family without them.
The Dullen Family
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