GRACIE - SERIOUSLY EMACIATED AND NEGLECTED CROSS BREED MAKES AMAZING PROGRESS. 
Gracie was abandoned and tied up in a park in Leeds. This is the worse case of cruelty and neglect we have encountered and seen for many years. Gracie had a body mass of one and this should be of been at least ten. This poor soul has been used for breeding and has produced many litters and then disregarded like rubbish. On arrival Grace was malnourished with no muscle at all and her feet were urine stained from being stuck in a crate or a building. Gracie does not have a bad bone in her however owned the worse broken spirit of any dog we have seen. Gracie was broken in so many ways and was carried to the van by the dog warden due to being to weak to walk. A sudden movement resulted in Gracie crawling on the floor. This poor lady has been starved of food and also affection. Gracie has the prettiest face and resembled a lollipop due to being skin and bone. After an appeal on social media we managed to place this sweet girl into a foster home where she is now receiving TLC and lots of meals a day. Now seven weeks in and a different girl. She has comforts, love and a costly special diet due to being so malnourished. She has made great progress and we remain positive and focused on making sure she receives everything she needs to survive her years of abuse, cruelty and neglect. Gracie's past must be erased however as we have discovered so many times thisis not always possible due to the severity of cruelty. This lady has been to the vets many times, is now vaccinated and microchipped and the light has now gone on. However at times we have to say there is still nobody at home as she regresses back to her days of mistreatment. Please read on for Gracie's latest progress. Warm your heart.

GRACIE'S PROGRESS.
Gracie is currently in a loving foster home and has now completed seven weeks. She has been amazing. It took three weeks for Gracie to attempt going towards her foster mum. With regular visits to the vets, TLC and weighing Gracie is now 31KG. WOW. She weighed 17KG initially. Her coat now looks so much better and is no longer sore and flaking. She is receiving all she needs and has now even sneaked her way on to her mum's bed at night. Although Gracie loves her comforts and her bed we are working hard to go up a level to playtimes and outside excursions. Our girl has no interest in toys and possibly has never had any interaction or play let alone love in her life. What we will say she does steal socks. This is an endearing trait as she loves to be close to her mum at all times. Sofa snuggles and trust have blossomed for Gracie with her foster mum. Although we always wish for a failed foster human we continue to post her progress. This coming week we will be taking Gracie to an off lead field. This will be a regular occurrence to build confidence. She does now go on short walks however is often worried of life outside her comfort zone. We love this girl and are elated she has found comforts within an amazing quiet foster home with Tracey. Her life from rags to riches is uplifting to see. She remains a slow burner due to serious neglect, abuse and mistreatment. Time remains the greatest healer for so many dogs like Gracie however sometimes past baggage is carried with them all their lives. More details and regular updates will be added to our Facebook page every week. If anyone can donate to help to support Gracie's medical bills and dietary needs please click on the link here https://www.goodlifedogrescue.co.uk/donate We thank people for their support at such trying times in rescue. Gracie is one of life's survivors and we are elated at her resilient nature.

Rescue dogs have often suffered difficult lives and some form of trauma due to abandonment. We ask people to consider the huge commitment and lifestyle change of owning and adopting a dog. Rescue dogs need time to settle back into a home. This can be an immediate thing or take at five weeks plus. If you are dedicated and understand that all rescue dogs need time to adjust then we would love to hear from you. Please consider the huge commitment of dog ownership. Thank you.

Our charity is very small. We work hard to support the dogs left behind at stray kennels.  Foster homes are also needed. Support, patience and kind words are always appreciated.