Bessie

Bessie (also known as the Bulldozer):

BESSIE was surrendered to rescue in 2013 at the age of 9.  She was delivered to the rescue volunteers with a hefty trash bag wrapped around her hind end, since she was incontinent and her owners didn’t want her to make a mess.  Bessie was born with two club feet (her back feet) and Spina Bifida.  The Spina Bifida renders her incontinent therefore, the diaper and “fancy pants”.

Her “owners” had one of her feet surgically fixed, however the “fix” fused the leg so it no longer bends.  The other was left with what appears to be an extra appendage.  She lived her life in a small patch of dirt in the backyard, along with a Pitbull sibling.  Bessie is one tough cookie!  She learned to get around by the strength in her front legs and dragging her back legs.  Occasionally, she will get on all fours and shuffle the cutest shuffle EVER!  Carrying her entire body with her front legs has taken its toll over the years, causing severe bowing, but nothing slows this girl down.

Becoming a member of our family at the age of 9 on July 7^th, 2013, we were hoping she’d be a companion to Mickey however, quickly realized the age difference was a little too much for Miss Bessie.  She enjoys quiet, calm surroundings and often hangs out in a separate part of the house with “the Big’s” (the older crew).  She’s very small but mighty, weighing in at 37lbs….a “Featherweight” with quite the punch!  She can and WILL get to anything she sets her mind to.  She’s an absolute LOVE that enjoys being outside, soaking up the sun.  We had a set of wheels made for her however, after walking a certain way for 9 years, she really didn’t take to them.  She does things however she wants and we just make sure she’s comfortable, happy and showered with love.

Bessie’s favorite things: Edging the lawn, running through the grass, breakfast & dinner, belly rubs and of course her comfy bed.