Last month Heather rescued a 4 1/2 month old female hound/lab mix, named Pearl, from a Kill Shelter. Heather has had her for about a month and she has been such a snuggle love bug companion. Pearl also fell in love with Kevin too. What never ceases to amaze me about dogs is their sensitivity and awareness of their owner's emotional and physical health.
One of Heather's chronic Lyme conditions is neuropathy in her feet. It is worse in the colder months. This stabbing pain occurs most often in the middle of the night. When I have spent time with Heather, her feet and legs will sometimes twitch while she sleeps as her face grimaces in pain.
Of course, Pearl prefers snuggling in Heather's bed instead of her dog bed. In the few weeks that Heather has owned Pearl, this sweet puppy can sense when Heather is in pain. Heather will wake up in pain and find Pearl sound asleep on her feet to keep them warm. Heather said that the other night only one toe was hurting and without Heather touching the toe, Pearl started nudging it.
It is obvious that Pearl and Heather were meant to be together. Heather rescued this precious puppy and Pearl seems to sense Heather's pain and tries to provide extra comfort. I can't wait to meet this adorable puppy and see Heather.
xo
Lisa
P.S. I must add that Pearl is a puppy and not perfect. She chews things, she can scale the baby gate, and she can open her cage. She is learning though. I'll accept the chewed up wicker basket in exchange for this unconditional love and comfort that Pearl has provided to my Heather.
