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I Know You’re There

August 20, 2014

Bugsy by Jill for blog

This photo of our little guy Bugsy was taken by a professional photographer from Maine named Jill Piper, who was at the farm for our visitor day earlier this month. Jill took some amazing photos, and kindly gave us permission to use them. So you’ll see them appearing from time to time on the blog and in upcoming issues of our print newsletter. If you’re in Maine and want some stunning photography, here is Jill’s studio website.

Bugsy, as longtime blog readers?may recall, was an enormous challenge when he arrived. He attacked us during his first week, and when he finally stopped going after us, he settled for avoiding?us. The behavior had nothing to do with being blind, but was from the trauma he had gone through (having his eyes literally knocked out of his head), compounded with too much change in the immediate aftermath of that — a quick succession of stays in veterinary clinics, shelters, a foster home, a road trip to New Hampshire, and suddenly an entirely new environment here at the farm. It proved too much, and he snapped.

He finally turned the corner with us, though the first few times he encountered new people he would get nervous and look to Alayne or me?for reassurance. That was then, this is now. These days he is Mr. Personality, and he loved all the attention he was getting from our visitors that day. He returned it in kind:

Bugsy licking by Jill for blog

?It was so heart-warming to see how far Bugsy has come. However, we don’t think we’ll ever put him up for adoption because the veterinary medicine behavior’specialist we consulted back then said “no more change” for Bugsy. The last thing we’d ever want to do is send him back into that state of mind he was in when he arrived. So he’s staying, and he seems pretty happy with that. Though a few more hands to lick might be in order.

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Comments

  1. Barb Ribinski says

    August 20, 2014 at 11:11 am

    He’s such a sweet boy. I remember the blog about his arrival and attack! Very scary. But the kindness and love at the Farm is bound to win them all over. I’m sure they all feel it and are peaceful and happy.

  2. Kathleen A. Rivard says

    August 20, 2014 at 11:39 am

    On the one hand, poor Bugsy; on the other hand, lucky Bugsy. He’s making amends for his previous “naughty” behavior…..kissy….kissy….licky….licky….

  3. Karla Ritten says

    August 20, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Bugsy is adorable! That first photo just makes you want to pick him up and give him a hug. He is a handsome looking boy.

  4. FELICIA says

    August 20, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    THANK YOU FOR GIVING BUGSY A WONDERFUL HOME.

  5. Phyllis Snow says

    August 20, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Thank you two for being willing to give Bugsy another chance. How sad that anyone would do such horrible things to a defenseless little dog!
    Thank you for your gentle, positive, let-Bugsy-do-it-at-his-speed, approach.
    Please give Bugsy a few extra hugs, kisses, and tummy rubs for me.
    You folks are amazing!

  6. Tonya Allen says

    August 20, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    What a long way Bugsy has come. Great photos. Looking forward to seeing more of them!

  7. Judith Cahll says

    August 20, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    So glad he’s found happiness, contentment, and security. Every animal deserves that. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

  8. Shirley and James says

    August 20, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    Fabulous pictures fabulous blog!

  9. Dawn says

    August 20, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Bugsy looks so cute and happy. My heart was full, knowing what he has gone through and where he is now – thanks to you.

  10. Shelli Smith says

    August 20, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    Wonderful to see Bugsy so happy! He deserves the best and he definitely found the right place at RDF.

  11. Helen. Rietz says

    August 20, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    We should all be in awe of, and humbled by, the capacity of animals to forgive.

  12. Leila says

    August 20, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    Makes me tear up! Love never fails…………how precious is that little guy. Thank you for your kind persistence with him.

  13. Carla Polastro-Nigro says

    August 21, 2014 at 3:59 am

    Pretty happy? I bet Bugsy thinks he has died and gone to Heaven!-)

    Ah, the power of TLC…

    Thank you, Alayne & Steve, for always being there for Bugsy and for all the RDF animals.

  14. Gayle says

    August 21, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    Home sweet Home so happy for him

  15. Miranda Brooks says

    August 21, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    It must have been horrifying for the little guy to go through as much as he did and then still be expected to be charming. What a sense of relief it must be for him to have consistency and to finally feel safe enough to no longer think he needs to fight the world. Thank you for giving him that constant love! He’s a lucky little boy. Please give him some extra love from us out here.

  16. Nina says

    August 21, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    What a precious face! So glad to hear that he will live out his life with you both at the farm. He is truly loved and cared for at the Farm…heaven on earth!

  17. Margaret says

    August 21, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    Yet again- your kindness, patience and expertise are magical. As are the portraits.
    Beautiful!!!

  18. Cheryl says

    August 21, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    How old is Bugsy? How did his eyes get removed? Cute cute dog love the fur.

    Love,
    Cheryl, Skip, O’Malley and Mr, Joey Pepper ( who has his own facebook page)

  19. Boundforglory says

    August 21, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    Bugsy is a testament that patience and love will mend the harm and build the trust
    back in animals that have been abused by humans.
    I’m so glad Bugsy staying with you forever, he’s a deserving dog for your kind of love and
    farm living.

  20. Jacq Holder says

    August 22, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    <3 to Bugsy and RDF

  21. Ann Y. says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    Because of all your love and caring, it’s no surprise at all to me that Bugsy has turned out so well and has become such a sweet little fella 🙂

  22. Linda says

    August 24, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    What a wonderful story of patience, love, kindness and perseverance! RDF has the best outcomes because of the two people who had a dream, and followed it. God’s Blessings on RDF.

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