Just one human can transform a dog’s whole existence, and Poptart found two!
This adorable American Bulldog-mix gal endured what can only be termed as the most challenging times. She was heartlessly abandoned on the roadside of a rural highway in Virginia after spending her entire life confined.
When she eventually secured shelter in a nearby rescue, Poptart was so unfamiliar with what it meant to be a dog. Then her life took an unforeseen change – thanks to Caitrin and Aj!
The Journey To A Furever Home
According to the veterinary staff at the shelter, Poptart spent her existence at a breeder in a cramped, dingy cage, resting on a filthy surface. She arrived at Spotsylvania Animal Shelter, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as an ill, underweight canine.
Her condition suggested that Poptart had been excessively used for breeding, culminating in an abrupt c-section performed without proper care, after which she was discarded in a remote area.
“Poptart appeared to us as a stray in 2018, malnourished, in poor health, and overbred. The individuals who bred her likely kept her in sordid conditions, conducted an unskilled c-section, and then left her abandoned by the roadside,” the rescue noted in a Facebook update.
Her time in the shelter was far from pleasant, leading the staff to relocate her to a foster household. After enduring so much, Poptart finally entered a warm, loving environment under the care of a wonderful foster mom, Nathalie.
Despite her past, this brave pup quickly emerged from her shell and began understanding the joys of life.
A week later – the remarkable gift happened! Her future adopters, Caitrin and Aj, appeared, and before long, they became Poptart’s forever pawrents!
A Fresh Start
Initially, Poptart was perplexed by the idea of residing inside a comfortable home. She seemed baffled, her shoulders slumped, appearing quite sorrowful. It took her time to realize whether she was truly welcomed until her owners enveloped her with endless affection.
Within a few weeks, Poptart blossomed into a new dog and soon became the reigning queen of her new home.
She’s quite the little athlete, who thoroughly enjoys racing around the backyard with her canine companion, Doug. And when indoors, her top pastime is snuggling up for cozy naps.