It only takes one human to change a dog’s entire life, and Poptart got two! This lovely American Bulldog-mix girl went through what can only be described as the toughest of times. She was cruelly abandoned on the side of a rural highway in Virginia after spending her whole life caged.
When she finally found refuge in a local shelter, Poptart didn’t even know how to be a dog. Then, her whole life took an unexpected turn with Caitrin and Aj!
The Road to a Forever Home
Poptart’s story is a heart-wrenching one. According to the shelter vet, she had spent her time at a breeder in a small, dark cage, sleeping on a dirty floor. When she entered Spotsylvania Animal Shelter, based in Fredericksburg, Virginia, she was an unhealthy, underweight dog.
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It was clear from her appearance that Poptart had been overused for breeding. She even had an unprofessionally done c-section, after which she was abandoned in the middle of nowhere. “Poptart came to us as a stray in 2018, underweight, unhealthy, and overused for breeding. The people who bred her most likely kept her in filthy conditions, performed an unprofessional home c-section, and then discarded her on the side of the road,” the rescue wrote in a Facebook post.
A New Chapter Begins
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Life in the shelter wasn’t ideal for Poptart. She struggled in the environment, so the staff decided to transfer her to a foster home. Finally, she was in a loving, nurturing environment with the nicest foster mom, Nathalie.
Despite her trauma, Poptart soon came out of her shell and began learning what life is all about. Just a week later, a true miracle happened! Her new potential adopters, Caitrin and Aj, arrived and soon became Poptart’s forever parents.
Adjusting to a New Life
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At first, Poptart didn’t understand the concept of living inside a cozy home. She was quite confused, her shoulders hunched, looking like a sad girl. She wasn’t sure if she was welcomed in the house at all until her owners showered her with endless love.
Within just a couple of weeks, Poptart transformed into a brand-new dog and soon became the queen of her new home. She’s a little athlete who loves spending time running in the backyard with her doggo sibling, Doug. And when she’s inside the house, her number-one favorite thing is taking cozy naps.
Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
Poptart almost never barks, but she entertains her family with the funniest barking sounds during her sleep. “Even after a morning at the park, I don’t rest. I am ALWAYS on duty,” her owners wrote under a video.
Every time Poptart is about to eat, she starts spinning in circles and doing her unique dance, showing just how enthusiastic she is about food. Her mealtime is a spectacle for Caitrin and Aj, who are overjoyed to see her happy.
A Grateful Family
This incredible couple is very grateful to have Poptart in their lives. From the moment she entered her forever home, she’s been nothing but the sweetest, love-hungry girl. And even now, when every day is filled with endless joy, she remains as thrilled about life as she was on her very first day.
Caitrin and Aj make sure to show Poptart all the love in the world, making up for the bad times she endured in the past. “We tell her loudly and clearly that she is loved and her old life is never going back to what it was. We’ll make up for it every single day she’s on this planet, which hopefully is a really long time,” Caitrin told GeoBeats Animals.
Creating Happy Memories
Together with her parents and her sibling, Doug, Poptart is creating memories for life, and she couldn’t be happier! This story of transformation is a testament to the resilience of dogs and the power of love and care.
Poptart’s journey from being abandoned to finding a loving home highlights the importance of giving every dog a second chance. Her story is a reminder that with a little love and patience, any dog can blossom into a joyful and loving companion.
