**Dreugan’s Story: Our Lovable Protector with a Gentle Heart**
Dreugan may look intimidating, but beneath that tough exterior lies a sensitive soul who’s deeply connected to our emotions. He’s fiercely loyal and protective of our family, especially me, yet he’s surprisingly gentle and perceptive. Whenever another dog misbehaves, he’ll climb on top of me, as if trying to communicate what happened. This has been especially helpful as Weillow, our older dog, has started showing signs of doggy dementia, sometimes having accidents indoors. Dreugan has become our gentle alarm, alerting us to these moments with compassion.
We found Dreugan when he was just four weeks old. Someone posted a litter of puppies for sale, and though we hadn’t planned on adopting, we felt drawn to these little pups. When we arrived, only two puppies remained. One approached us eagerly, but the other hid, clearly frightened. While the first seemed friendly and easygoing, the one hiding—Dreugan—was anxious and unsure. He nipped at people, clearly in distress, and I knew in that moment he needed us.
Raising Dreugan hasn’t been easy. He’s a 3/4 Husky and 1/4 Rottweiler, a mix that brings out his strength and independence. He’s broken my finger, given me rope burns, and had his share of stressful moments, especially around other dogs he doesn’t know. But with patience, reassurance, and a lot of love, he’s grown into a wonderful companion. Although he doesn’t show affection in typical ways and sometimes acts indifferent, he also sneaks in moments of softness—like cuddling with our new puppy, Vibria, when he thinks no one’s watching.
We may have unknowingly supported backyard breeding by adopting him, but we’re thankful he came into our lives. Dreugan is proof that even the toughest-looking dogs can be big-hearted protectors, bringing out the best in all of us.
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Celebrating Weillow’s 14th Birthday: A Heartfelt Tribute to My Loyal Senior Rescue Dog
Today, we’re celebrating a very special birthday—our beloved Weillow turns 14! Though we don’t know her exact birthdate, we mark this day every Halloween in honor of her resilience and companionship. Happy Birthday, sweet girl!
As she’s grown older, Weillow has faced a few health battles. She now has cancer on her face, deals with hip issues, and is beginning to show signs of dementia. Yet, every day with her is a gift, and we’re treasuring this special milestone.
Weillow has been by my side through it all. She was with me during tough times, bright days, college classes, and even helped out at the Drop-In Center. She’s moved homes, states, and seasons of life with me—from being a rescued puppy, thin and fearful, to a loving companion who’s shared in every step of my journey.
From our first days together, building her trust and watching her spirit come alive, to our life now in New Mexico with Brent, Weillow has been my constant. Knowing our time together may be limited is difficult, but for now, we’re celebrating her life, her strength, and her unwavering love.
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