AmandaJ Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 In an effort to change the focus from animal cruelty I'd like to tell you about a Beardie I know and his amazing mum. Conan started his life known as Shaggy. As Shaggy he was mistreated, ignored and beaten. His coat was in a shocking mess and psychologically so was he. When he was rescued his life changed. He has been with Selina for two years now (hes 4) and he's a completely different dog. So much so that he took neuter in show at the Adelaide Royal. He's still not as bouncy as a beardie normally is but he's happy, healthy, loved and very well cared for. Maybe more happy endings are needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mish13 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Thats a beautiful story :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) AmandaJ said: In an effort to change the focus from animal cruelty I'd like to tell you about a Beardie I know and his amazing mum.....................................Maybe more happy endings are needed. Indeed! There have been some tragic reports lately. I know they happen and I'm not wishing to turn a blind eye but I feel there is a limit to how constructive it is to read about them. We need to maintain a cheerful perspective with the good stories too and there are also many, so thank you AmandaJ for Conan's story. edited to add.. Edited October 10, 2010 by LabTested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaJ Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Thanks folks...glad you enjoyed it. Sometimes I think that we focus to much on the bad news and not enough on the good. It can make us quite cynical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochmad Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Love the story, we should have more. Thank goodness, Conan found his heart home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve11 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) What a great story, i loved reading about Conan. Congrats to him & his wonderful owner. Edited October 10, 2010 by steve11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Conan's gorgeous. Bless all who changed his life around. I agree. This happy ending story is a welcome change from the cruelty tales that seem to dominate in what's posted as 'News'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 That's because the media concentrates on shock and horror, because they grab people's attention. Yes, it is depressing and makes one feel sad, cynical and desperate, but if we don't know about these things, we can't protest the very very weak laws around animal cruelty and lobby for harsher penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightonrock Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Thanks for a positive story where love and kindness has made a big difference. Big hugs to Conan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodysMum Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 That's a wonderful story. I am so happy for Conan. He looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing his story with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunnwarren Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 So nice to see a good news story! What a wonderful result, a great job well done to Conan and his new owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollee Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 So lovely to see a happy story. I'm sure both will have a very bright future! Thank you for posting this, as there is so many sad stories around, we need to see the good ones too. Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selann Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Thank you to everyone for the kind words. I am Conan's new owner and I gotta say he has changed my life too!!! He is my best friend, my light in my life, and the one that accepts me for all I can and can't do!!! He has brought a brightness to my life, helps me wake up and get on with the day, and lays next to me at night making sure I am always okay!!! So I have to say thank you to you all, cause Conan and I sure love our life!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzat Xolo Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Selann said: Thank you to everyone for the kind words. I am Conan's new owner and I gotta say he has changed my life too!!! He is my best friend, my light in my life, and the one that accepts me for all I can and can't do!!! He has brought a brightness to my life, helps me wake up and get on with the day, and lays next to me at night making sure I am always okay!!! So I have to say thank you to you all, cause Conan and I sure love our life!!! Congrats to the OP and Conan and his mum What a GREAT story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 WOW!! Some Dog, some Mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adnil444 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Great heartwarming story - good to see in light of the horrific cruelty and mistreatment stories happening all over the place. Such a lovely dog and what a terrific owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Fantastic story and Hi to Conan's mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asal Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 (edited) Mother Moocher said: That's because the media concentrates on shock and horror, because they grab people's attention. Yes, it is depressing and makes one feel sad, cynical and desperate, but if we don't know about these things, we can't protest the very very weak laws around animal cruelty and lobby for harsher penalties. pity u felt the need to chuck that in. the laws are there and they are by no means weak. considering all they have to do is "form the opinion" and all you can do is watch helplessly as they decide whether today they will just take some manure samples and charge you 12 months later or decide todays the day to instead, to seize or shoot on the spot. and do so, yet still screech for more power. for what? try that on with the people who have had hundreds of thousans in legal fees billed to them for seized or shot stock their homes seized and sold, be interesting to see the day the shoe is on your foot, if you still feel they do not have sufficent power to destroy yet? Edited October 17, 2010 by asal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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