My sister-in-law just texted me that one of her closest, long time friends had asked a favor of her. Her friend's daughter, Lisa is a doctor who had traveled to Thailand and visited an elephant sanctuary. While there, she spotted a very badly injured dog who had flesh and bones on her hind paws worn away and a fracture of her spine causing permanent paralysis. Lisa asked the sanctuary to care for the dog while she got the proper papers to bring the dog back to California.
There was something about this gentle creature that captured Lisa's heart. She named her Frida after Frida Kahlo who said, "Feet, what do I need you for if I have wings to fly?"
I have to say I was amazed at the effort Lisa put in to provide Frida a happier life. This must be a truly special furry friend.
Lisa has now entered Frida in a contest to choose the 2021 Hero Dog Award.
I got this from the website:
"The American Humane Hero Dog Awards® are an annual, nationwide competition that recognizes the heroes on both ends of the leash. The category finalists will be honored on the nationwide broadcast on Hallmark Channel this fall. Seven courageous canines will be featured, and only one dog will be awarded the 2021 American Hero Dog title."
If you have time and would like to support them, would you vote for Frida before May 6, 2021.
Here is the link to get you to the site to vote for Frida.
And this link will take you to the voting page:
https://herodogawards.org/vote/
Thank you in advance. This was just something fun to do, but now I'm keeping my fingers crossed for them. It would be so much fun if they got selected as one of the seven finalists.
And if they won... WOW!
I voted for Frida!
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching story and a beautiful dog. Lisa has definitely earned her spot in animal heaven.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What she did for that one life. How inspirational.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tale to tell. There are so many wonderful technologies to support these critters.
ReplyDeleteGood luck! It seems to only accept US postal codes though.
ReplyDeleteThank you for trying, Christine. 😊
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ReplyDeleteDone. You have such a nice list of followers...should we all perhaps post our own links to your post to get more votes? With your permission, I will do so.
ReplyDeleteThat’s so kind of you, Debby. Yes, thank you.
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ReplyDeleteOne thing that always amazes me as how many cultures treat their pets differently than here in America. I don't know if that is a good or bad thing, probably bad in Frida's case, but it certainly is very noticeable to me when out and about this world.
ReplyDeleteDone. Lisa is a truly remarkable person.
ReplyDeleteI will vote for Frida! I have found that in many cultures, there isn't really a concept of "pets." There are stray animals and that's it. I loved the documentary "Kedi" which was about stray cats in Turkey. However, many places don't treat the animals as well. In Thailand, we were told to stay away from the dogs and cats because of diseases and the danger of rabies.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU so very, very much, EVERYBODY!!! 😁
ReplyDeleteAll done. Thank you, Kay, for telling us about Frida.
ReplyDeleteMary
Thank you so much, Mary.
DeleteI voted for Frida. All the dogs are amazing survivors and winners.
ReplyDeleteKay - it was so nice to meet you at the commissary!
Oh my gosh! Hello!!! And I don’t even know your name. Do you have a blog? It was so fabulous to meet you.
DeleteDone! I do have to admit that I was so impressed by all those wonderful dogs. It makes me want to go out and adopt another dog now.
ReplyDeleteDone - your friend has a big heart.
ReplyDeleteFrida has my vote! Been reading these other stories, these sweet unselfish animals... it's almost too much. God bless them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a dog. I can't vote, as I'm not in the country.
ReplyDeleteDone. Apparently we can vote more than once.
ReplyDeleteThat's marvelous. I think I've seen those awards presented on television!
ReplyDeleteShe got my vote, along with her rescuer!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to read the stories of the dogs and think of the good humans in their lives. I voted!
ReplyDeleteA very touching story. A big hug for Lisa and her generous heart, and for Frida, a very special dog indeed. I have voted.
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