Hello, My name is Lilee and I wanted to share with you my journey at The Ark. I was rescued by the Ark from a puppy mill a little over a month and a half ago now. When I had my first vet visit, the doctors discovered I was blind and that I had some ear damage from either other doggies chewing my ears or from frost bite. When I arrived at the Ark, the volunteers were so nice to me, giving me lots of treats, love and a wonderful warm place to sleep. I was never hungry and was always loved. Nina, who is the director of the Ark was such a wonderful lady. She really wanted to find out why I couldn't see, so she made me an appointment with Dr. Gibbons, a doggie specialist out of Birmingham. Lucky for us, Dr. Gibbons visits Huntsville twice a month at the Animal Emergency Clinic. Nina told me she would do anything she could if there was any possibility that I could see again. So last week Nina and I ventured down to the Emergency clinic to visit with Dr. Gibbons for my appointment. After Dr. Gibbons examined me, she told us that my blindness was permanent and that nothing could be done to restore it. I had received damage to the optic nerve from a severe head trauma in the past and nothing could be done. Nina and I returned to the Ark where I was greeted by the loving volunteers that pet, brush, and take care of me. Everyone at the shelter told me that there was a special home for me and one day I would find it and you know what, they were right.
On Saturday, I had a family come and visit me. They brought a sweet doggie with them and we played and loved on each other. I am a lover dog, so can't help but love everyone. ;) Apparently the family fell in love with me and told me they were going to adopt me and take me home. I was really excited. I also found out that they had 2 other doggies at home. One of the doggies is deaf, but that is ok, because I'm not deaf and now I can be that doggies ears and that doggie can be my eyes! Thank you to all the wonderful people at the Ark for helping me find my loving home. I will never forget your kindness. ~Lilee
