If there’s one thing I will never grasp, it’s the behavior where individuals exploit female dogs for reproduction and subsequently mistreat them.
Exploiting dogs solely for that purpose is a barbaric act; however, it’s even more horrific when they are entirely disregarded.
This lovely dog was in a similar predicament, as she was tethered to a chain outdoors and her owners even docked her ears.
Upon noticing her in this state, a Good Samaritan opted to reach out to a rescue organization to assist the pup.
Introducing Chickpea
When Chickpea was eventually taken to a shelter in Pennsylvania, she was suffering from several infections and was extremely dirty. The personnel there worked diligently to care for her.
They shared her tale and photograph online, which garnered attention. Her new owner instantly fell for her and chose to adopt.
When they first encountered each other, Chickpea simply melted into her mom’s embrace and fell asleep. That marked a pivotal moment.
The organization informed her that Chickpea appeared quite ‘spacey’ and ‘wonky’, which was likely a result of excessive breeding.
Upon Chickpea’s arrival at her new residence in Pennsylvania, her mom chose to take time away from her job to assist her in acclimating.
She couldn’t ascend stairs on her own, necessitating support. Her mom initially assumed it was due to her being outdoors all the time and not having encountered them before.
The two formed a bond almost instantly and spent the following days getting to know each other. It was truly heartwarming.
Chickpea quickly understood that she was secure with her new mom, so adapting to her new life didn’t take long.
A Major Surprise
After some time, her family recognized that she had an amusing and quirky personality. During her initial year in her forever home, she rarely barked.
This understandably caused concern for her mother, who only wished for her wellbeing. Yet, when Chickpea finally began to bark, her mom was taken aback.
Her bark was quite comical and eccentric to the extent that others would often give her peculiar looks when she started.
Another aspect that astonished Chickpea’s mom was that her tongue was perpetually protruding, and there wasn’t much she could do about it other than gently press it back in.
The two were essentially inseparable. The dog’s preferred pastime was being cradled like a baby during nap time. It was simply precious.
Since Chickpea’s mom teaches dance, she would regularly bring the dog along. The other students would always stroke her, and she relished it.
Whenever the pup was absent, the students would inquire about her whereabouts and wonder why she was not present.
When the rescue organization informed the dog’s mom that she appeared ‘spacey’, there was a solid reason behind it.
It turns out that Chickpea was indeed blind. The veterinarian who examined her validated this. While it may sound concerning, it doesn’t alter her quality of life.
She continues to lead her best life with the most wonderful person she could wish for, and it brings me joy to see her thriving.