the Painting Activist

8″ x 10″ oil on canvas, $220 ($50 donated to the Ky Humane Society)

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I have never been a fan of sappy pet names (although I ended up with a horse named Valentine and a dog named Teddy). But “Braveheart” couldn’t be a more fitting name for this pup who was shot after wandering onto property strictly enforced as “private, no trespassing!” Lucky to be alive, but not so lucky to have lost a front leg as result of the injury, the one-year-old Alaskan malamute mix is now adjusting to life on three limbs. I had a childhood friend whose neighbor’s dog was also missing a front leg. The playful and happy pet never seemed to let the handicap get in the way of jumping on guests, fetching anything you would throw, and insisting that she be the first one up the steps. Lets hope that Braveheart acclimates just as well.

And for those of you so annoyed with a stray animal on your property that you would consider shooting it, PLEASE, give your kids something to play with while you call your local Humane Society!

I’m not certain if Braveheart has been adopted yet, so before I stick my foot in my mouth, I will update this post once I get the scoop from the staff at the Ky Humane Society.

Update: Braveheart has been adopted, but you can call the Ky Humane Society at (502) 366-3355 to find out about many other pets who still need a home.