Montana and her two siblings were ditched, literally, beside a road in Georgia. The abandoned litter was taken to the Humane Society of Statesboro and Bulloch County where they were treated for mange and malnutrition. Montana was diagnosed with parvovirus as well and was placed in isolation. Fortunately, she survived.
The shelter posted her photo and description on Petfinder, but held out only moderate hope that she would be adopted. Her face was crusted over with a secondary infection from the untreated mange, and she didn't have any hair to speak of.
But some people live by the conviction that beauty is more than skin deep. Such a person is Kaci Deater of Statesboro, Ga. She was looking for a pet to adopt on Petfinder and had looked at hundreds of listings. But she kept coming back to Montana.
"Her story and the fact that even though she was in discomfort and
pain, she still had a happy-go-lucky look on her face made me want to
adopt her, love her and give her the life she deserved," Deater says.
E-mails flew back and forth between Deater and Montana's foster mom, and in a few days, Montana had a new home with Deater.
"She is the most well-behaved, appreciative dog I have ever had," Deater says. The scars on the young pup's face are the only indication that she was once sick and abused. Today she brings unconditional love and joy to her new home.
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E-mails flew back and forth between Deater and Montana's foster mom, and in a few days, Montana had a new home with Deater.
"She is the most well-behaved, appreciative dog I have ever had," Deater says. The scars on the young pup's face are the only indication that she was once sick and abused. Today she brings unconditional love and joy to her new home.
Previous Happy Tails:
A 'wild' Chinese Crested puppy comes home
A dad with Alzheimer's gets a 'miracle dog'
The rock-star cat who looks like a polar bear
A senior Dalmatian loses weight, gains new life
Lovebirds go from hoarder to happy home
A former bait dog finds safety and love
A perfect match is worth waiting for
A deformed kitten gets a happy ending
The victim of a cruel prank finds happiness
A rescued Border Collie mends a broken heart
Those EYES!!! The window to the soul...and you looked where it counted. Montana looks terrific. Your a good person Kaci, keep up the good work!!! We currently have a 6 year old Rottie and a 9 month old Puggle and we will pick up our new addition tomorrow. A 4 month old sweet little Puggle from a rescue....we CAN NOT WAIT!!!!
Aww Kaci that is wonderful!!!
She is absolutly gorgeous! I love a good story, even more so when they are life stories. Can you imagine what the world would be like of we all treated each other with the same kindness and unconditional love that we show our beloved pets. Well at least we are starting somewhere. Congratulations on a wonderfull find and Thank you for helping to change the world one heart at a time.
What a beauty she is!
It is stories like these that should be on the news to show people out there that there is still hope. Adoption is one of the greatest gifts be it children or animals it gives them a chance to live a happy full life, and to experience love. Also to all the rescuers who put their heart and souls into, it takes a lot to do what you do thank you from my heart. My babies had the opportunity at a second chance at life.
THANK YOU
There should be more people in the world like this!
Awwww she's adorable
Great story! Beauty really is more than skin deep! I adopted a dog with one eye that no one else wanted- this little girl has the most positive, fun and loving personality! I think she is beautiful inside AND out!
Dear Kaci,
Montana is such a lucky girl and I am sure she is very happy and gratefull for getting the chance for a life time of love and devotion. It is such a shame to see and hear of these horrible things that people do to these such incredible, lovible animals. I myself was in a similar situation in June of this year. I had my heart set on adopting another German Shepherd pup from petfinder. Another Rescue. The day I started browsing, the very first dog that was listed is the one that I receive the most unconditional love from every moment of the day. I know what it is like when you are drawn back to one particular animal. It doesn't matter if an animal is pretty or ugly, scared or healthy...It all boils down to Love. I have an Italian Greyhound also, (Pearl) and she has a face only a Mother could love. So what if their homely, I couldn't ever imagine a day going by without receiving my little hug and kiss from her. God will bless you for what you have done.
What an adorable face!
It warms my heart and soul to hear about abandoned animals finding care, love and a new life! It especially warms my heart to know that there are people who make it happen!