Gracie, once known as Glacier, was found in dire condition on a deserted Central Florida road.
When she arrived at Gulf Coast Humane Society, she was battling a severe skin infection that had developed into sepsis. Her energy was nearly gone, and her beautiful fur was replaced by painful scabs and infection.
At We Love Animals, we often report on injured animals in trouble, and it’s heartbreaking to think that right now there are likely thousands of animals in urgent need of help.
Gracie’s story, however, gives me a bit of hope for humanity, and it’s always amazing to see how change is possible when there’s the will and the effort to make it happen.
Take Gracie’s story, for example. A few years ago, she was found in terrible condition. She had sepsis, which is a life-threatening condition that demands urgent care at a veterinary hospital.
With months of care, attention, and love from the GCHS staff and volunteers, Gracie’s spirit began to shine. She thrived on affection, and slowly, her fur and confidence came back.
Finally, Gracie found her fur-ever home. Her new family shared:
”I named her Gracie because it was the Grace of God that I got her, and she has fit into my home perfectly. She has really filled out with a beautiful coat, loves to chase squirrels — she’s on squirrel patrol every day — and loves to run!”
”I have a huge fenced-in backyard that she now considers her own. Gracie also loves to play with her doggy rope and squeaky baby in the house, keeping us pretty busy. She’s become sisters with my senior dog Patches, who has been uplifted since losing two older doggie sisters last year.”
Later, Gracie’s family shared another heartwarming update about her. They said:
“What a wonderful dog! She has very good house manners, is house trained, calm and gets along with my senior Dalmatian mix very well. I believe that someone had her as an indoor pet in her early life because of how she is in the house. She mostly lays down but will play a little with her toy rope which she likes the best. When she needs to go out she either comes and gets me by mouthing my hand or she will sit by the sliding door out to the lanai. I give her both the dry and soft food in her bowl and she gobbles it down. She already looks like she has gained weight. Me, my husband and my senior dog Patches are very happy with her! Thanks for having a wonderful staff who took such good care of her. I plan on getting one more dog in the future so I will be back for another girl. ‘Let your staff know that Gracie is having fun and will have a long happy life.’”
It brings tears to my eyes knowing Gulf coast saved her and her new mom will love her for the rest of her life.
From near-death to a life full of love and adventure, Gracie’s story is proof that rescue dogs can make the most incredible comebacks. We are so very happy for Gracie! Thank you for giving her home and love she deserves!