Save Senator Muffin - Emergency Surgery

Friends,

Nearly 4 weeks ago I adopted a sweet 5 year old pit bull mix from PBC Animal Care and Control. After 60 days at the shelter, he won my heart with his loving photo and called me to come visit him and only him. Of course I took him home that very next day. Senator Muffin is my third rescue dog. I know that adopting older pound puppies comes with risk and I value the life I am saving like they are my children.

This wiggly sweet boy really gave me a hurdle last night. One that I didn't think I'd make it over and am, while writing this, still in shock and crying. I am going to humble myself right now more than ever because at the end of the day, rescuing dogs is not about me - it's about them.

Senator Muffin ate a leather belt last night. In less than five minutes - it happened so fast and even when you try and do everything right, accidents happen. He needs emergency surgery. I've been at the ER vet all night inducing vomiting, then x-rays, then came the news no dog mom wants to hear -- he needs emergency surgery. The belt did not come up. It was quoted 10k for the obstruction surgery. As much as I love this dog, I can't do that. Literally euthanasia was the only option UNTIL the vet techs helped me get in touch with a local rescue. They saw what a good boy he is - he deserves this chance AGAIN. https://fb.watch/oY56xunMoz/

I made maybe the hardest decision I've ever had to make. I surrendered Senator Muffin to the rescue early this morning. Why am I creating this post do you ask? Because the rescue called me an hour ago and have offered me the greatest gift beyond any dollar amount. The chance to have Senator Muffin back. They saw how hard and emotional of a decision this was for me and I feel they know that I truly want what's best for Muffin, even if it means I can't have him anymore.

The rescue has offered me their vet's discounted rate, to take care of the obstruction so that Muffin may have another shot at life. I am beyond grateful that they are even giving me this second chance even though I am racked right now with guilt and shame knowing I failed him by allowing him access to the belt, knowing full well that he is a rescue and I am still learning his "proclivities". Trust that I will be even more diligent moving forward with his day to day care to protect him from himself. It's been truly such a great month finding joy with Senator Muffin, please help me save his life AGAIN.

With humble thanks, and a thousand apologies,

Lindsey