My Journey with a Beautiful Soul

I never imagined how deeply a foster dog could touch my heart until a giant, fluffy Samoyed came into my life.

He came into rescue not too long ago — a gentle, loving soul trapped in a body that was carrying too much weight, weighing over 100 pounds. When I agreed to foster him, I thought I would simply be helping him on his way to a forever home. Little did I know, he would become my heart, my shadow, and my best friend.

We go everywhere together — long drives with the windows down, hiking through trails with nothing but the sound of trees swaying and water rushing nearby. Those are our happiest moments: just me, him, and the endless, peaceful beauty of nature. He's perfect in public, adores people, and rides in the car like he was born to travel. His spirit is kind, calm, and bright, even when life hasn’t always been kind to him.

Right now, he’s on a strict diet — Science Diet kibble — to help him shed the extra pounds and get healthy for adoption. But between you and me? He absolutely hates it. He gives me the saddest, most betrayed look every time I put his food down, and most days, he would rather skip a meal than eat something he doesn’t love. His stubbornness only makes me love him more.

If I’m being honest, this might be what they call a “foster fail.” I love him too much to imagine letting him go. He feels like home.

But recently, our little world has been shaken.A few days ago, I found a lump under his armpit. At first, I told myself not to panic — maybe it was just a fatty mass, nothing serious. But then he started walking strangely. Now, he’s begun limping. Watching him hurt, still stubbornly following me everywhere with his tail wagging and eyes shining with love, breaks me in ways I can't explain.

We have a vet appointment scheduled next week, and the waiting feels unbearable. Every step he takes that looks painful, every time he tries to jump up and can't — it's like a piece of my heart shatters.

He doesn't know what the future holds.He just knows he loves me.And I love him, more than I thought possible.

Whatever happens next, whether he ends up in another home or.. we shall see. He is my once-in-a-lifetime dog.He is family.Please send a little good energy our way. He deserves every happiness in the world.

with 💕

@land of Marshmallows

@the Rottie Life