After spending time living on the streets with a hurt leg, Blueberry was saved by a kind-hearted young woman who welcomed her into a cozy home and offered her a fresh start.
During her daily walk to work, Shena takes pleasure in the sight of the expansive blueberry fields lining the road. However, she often notices a significant amount of litter scattered nearby and occasionally spots coyotes roaming the area. One day, though, she witnessed an unusual sight – a mysterious ‘black garbage bag’ moving in a peculiar manner.
Even though she was sad to leave the familiar “black plastic bag” behind, she kept driving, trusting her instincts to guide her. Walking down the bustling street, she stumbled upon a small black dog all alone, nestled within the blueberry bushes, with a broken paw to boot. “I was completely taken aback,” Shena shared with The Dodo. “Her eyes widened, and a wave of pure relief washed over me,” she added. Carefully approaching the dog, Shena tried not to startle her, calling out to her gently. However, amidst the noisy traffic on the dangerous road, the dog couldn’t hear her cries.
Shena noticed that the dog was seriously injured, with one of her legs hanging awkwardly. She wanted to get help quickly, but the scared dog ran away from her. “I was so worried when she ran off,” Shena said. “I started to panic.”
She was afraid of losing sight of the injured dog and not being able to help. “I ran along the edge of the blueberry field, searching every row,” Shena recalled. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, she found the dog again and quickly turned a fanny pack into a makeshift leash to bring her to safety.
After purchasing a homemade dog leash, Shena approached the dog with care and managed to coax her into her car. “My heart was filled with joy,” she recalled. “I was thrilled to be able to help her.” She took the dog to the RAPS Animal Hospital for treatment for her fractured leg.
It soon became clear that Shena would not be able to part ways with her new companion, whom she named Blueberry after their meeting place. The once wary dog is now the most affectionate in the world. “She’s a total ham and quite the character,” Shena added.
Shena was thrilled that she made the decision to stop driving that day, as it led to her saving a life and gaining a new best friend with whom she now shares delightful family moments. The girl mentioned, “She makes the most adorable pixie sounds when she’s excited. She’s eager to please and puts her heart into everything she does.”
“Meeting [Blueberry] has shown me the incredible love, forgiveness, and trust that dogs and animals can possess when treated with care, kindness, and compassion. I am so thankful that we found each other.”