Sweet Shorty the Puppy Mill Survivor

On Christmas Eve last year, A Tail to Tell rescue got a call from an Amish Puppy Miller. He said that he had a dog that wasn't giving him any puppies and he was going to kill him the next day, unless the rescue wanted to come get him. The angels at A Tail to Tell dropped everything and drove over an hour to save him. When they rescued him, he was covered in blood from being attacked by the other dogs in his cage. Despite the horrible living conditions that he endured, Shorty was extremely sweet and yearning for love from him rescuers. He went to MD Pet Match rescue next, where he was fostered for a few months. He had to be shaved all the way down because of his severe matting and wounds.

When my family met him for the first time, he was the sweetest, most gentle dog we had ever met. We fell in love and were so happy to be able to give him a forever home. In his first month he blossomed like we couldn't believe. His favorite thing to do is cuddle in bed with us. When we watch TV, he climbs up on the back of the couch and lays his head on top of mine. He follows me everywhere. He just loves to be near his people. He loves to run around in the back yard and hop through the flower gardens. He gets so excited when its time to go for a walk. He has brought our family so much love and joy. He now has a beautiful, fluffy coat and gets compliments everywhere we go! We are so grateful to the wonderful rescue groups that saved his life and gave us the best dog ever.

Samantha Haines
Millersville, MD