All photos courtesy of Facebook - Bruno, The pup that sees with his heart
When we rescue we are rescued
It was December, 2014. He sat there for two days waiting for his people to come back for him ̶ the blind, elderly dog, left tied to a pole in Brooklyn, New York without food or water. One can only imagine what he was feeling – cold, hungry, thirsty, scared, confused ̶ searching in vain for a familiar touch or a familiar smell.
His picture was seen and shared repeatedly on social media. Finally he was picked up by Animal Control, taken to the Brooklyn Animal Care and Control Center and given the name Bruno.
His picture was seen and shared repeatedly on social media. Finally he was picked up by Animal Control, taken to the Brooklyn Animal Care and Control Center and given the name Bruno.
In most cases, when a dog like this enters a city shelter it is an almost certain death sentence. With so many dogs in need of homes, the older ones with special needs easily fall through the cracks. This time though, something different happened – something truly miraculous. Bruno’s plight was publicized far and wide by concerned citizens and even celebrities. He was rescued by Pibbles & More Animal Rescue (PMAR) and sent to live as a foster dog with a family in upstate New York. His foster mom put up a Facebook page for him and in only a matter of hours he had thousands of followers from all over the world.
When Bruno arrived at his new foster home, his story was detailed here on this site. However, it was then that his life really began. He fit right in with his new human parents and siblings and their pets, as if he had always been there. The family happily made accommodations to meet his needs and he thrived.
When Bruno arrived at his new foster home, his story was detailed here on this site. However, it was then that his life really began. He fit right in with his new human parents and siblings and their pets, as if he had always been there. The family happily made accommodations to meet his needs and he thrived.
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Despite being a celebrity in his own right, Bruno lived a quiet life and not surprisingly, his fosters quickly fell in love with him. After about a month they decided to make him a permanent member of their family.
Bruno’s story was included in my second book, Loyalty Unleashed II. His mom’s words: “Every single day I ask Bruno, usually as I am hugging and kissing him, how I got so lucky to have him as my dog. I truly do not think the people that left him knew just what they were leaving tied to a pole on that cold December day.
I have never had a dog like Bruno before. He embodies everything that is good and right. He makes me want to be a better person; to be more loving, and forgiving, to live in the moment and not take anything for granted…I will forever be thankful that he was brought into my life.”
Bruno’s story was included in my second book, Loyalty Unleashed II. His mom’s words: “Every single day I ask Bruno, usually as I am hugging and kissing him, how I got so lucky to have him as my dog. I truly do not think the people that left him knew just what they were leaving tied to a pole on that cold December day.
I have never had a dog like Bruno before. He embodies everything that is good and right. He makes me want to be a better person; to be more loving, and forgiving, to live in the moment and not take anything for granted…I will forever be thankful that he was brought into my life.”
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Anyone who has ever loved a pet knows that the time we have with our pets is far too short. Bruno’s time with his family was shorter than most but the impact he made will forever be remembered, not only by his family but by the world who came to know him.
Bruno taught us to love, to forgive and to not let the past dictate the future. He embraced each day as a gift. He did not discriminate. Despite what had been done to him, he never held a grudge. He did not know he was blind, nor did he care. He woke up every morning with joy and gratitude in his heart. His Facebook page will remain open so his friends and followers can look at his pictures and remember him with love.
Thank you Bruno for reminding us of what is truly important – the ability to love unconditionally, being kind to others, the power of forgiveness, being thankful for our blessings, recognizing and appreciating the love of a family. You not only taught us well, you led us by example. You demonstrated goodness and devotion and integrity in everything you did. Yours is a legacy we should all strive to emulate. We will be forever grateful to you for all you have given to us.
Bruno taught us to love, to forgive and to not let the past dictate the future. He embraced each day as a gift. He did not discriminate. Despite what had been done to him, he never held a grudge. He did not know he was blind, nor did he care. He woke up every morning with joy and gratitude in his heart. His Facebook page will remain open so his friends and followers can look at his pictures and remember him with love.
Thank you Bruno for reminding us of what is truly important – the ability to love unconditionally, being kind to others, the power of forgiveness, being thankful for our blessings, recognizing and appreciating the love of a family. You not only taught us well, you led us by example. You demonstrated goodness and devotion and integrity in everything you did. Yours is a legacy we should all strive to emulate. We will be forever grateful to you for all you have given to us.
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