This story certainly pulled our heart strings. Thank you to Rhonda for sharing this tender story of healing and happiness that little Axel brought to their family:
February 23, 2013 was a special day. It was the day that Axel (formerly known as Schroeder) joined our family! 2013 started off to be a very difficult year for our family, filled with loss and sadness. One such event was the passing of our beloved Rocky, which not only broke our hearts but took a toll on our little Ricky as well. We were very fortunate to cross paths with Muttville 2 1/2 years ago when we adopted Ricky to be a companion to Rocky after the passing of his best friend, our Golden Retriever, Goldie. Ricky has brought nothing but joy to our family since that first Thanksgiving day when we brought him home. Over the past two years, he provided comfort and companionship to our aging Rocky, who lost both his sight and hearing. After the passing of Rocky, Ricky became despondent and was not the same happy boy he had always been. Once again, we turned to Muttville. This time it was the profile and story of Schroeder that tugged at our heartstrings. Found sick and starving on the streets of Stockton, he was literally saved from the euthanasia table by Muttville. While he was described as a mini schnauzer, it was difficult to see that with his thin, sparse coat and very thin frame…and yet we were told how much better he looked and how much weight he had gained! In spite of all that he had been through, Axel was a sweet, gentle boy who badly needed a family of his own. In the short time he has been with us, he has blossomed into a very handsome and happy boy. He has not only provided companionship to our Ricky, but has brought much needed energy and life in to our home. Who rescued who? Once again, thank you Muttville…we can not imagine life without our boys!
Sincerely,
Rhonda
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