"Meu
Beau Ami"
"My Beautiful Friend"
His perfect name.
Beau started this whole
breeding program. He came...abused, starved and
sick. Skin and bones. Sad. I remember that
first night. He just wanted a 'safe place'. He found
it, huddled next to my daughter, which I captured
with my camera.
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It
took me months of Veterinarian trips and several
Vets before I found one that would help me. Beau had
0 muscle mass. I started his rehabilitation with 50
yard walks. He was wobbly on his feet. Had no clue
how to jump, but with no muscles, I don't think that
was an option anyway. The only thing Beau had
at the first was a 'nice manner' to him. Which,
coming from his past, was quite a character trait to
bring. He did not show much in the way of
emotion. I don't think he allowed himself to get
excited about people. People had not treated him
kindly.
Five months down the road.......he started gaining
weight. We were now up to a couple miles run each
day, me and the 4-wheeler and him following. The
work out came slowly but surely, every day, rain or
shine. As his muscles built, I would add more
challenging routines in running up our farm's
natural hills and valleys. But, what took us
all by storm was his temperament. After all he had
been put through, he was so gentle and trusting. He
did all we asked of him. And as time went by, I
started to see the very smallest tail wag.
Today, I can proudly say...his wag
will sweep from side to side with happy delight and
his eyes will dance with joy. He has the
typical Estrela 'just needs to be with his owner'
attitude. He loves more than any breed I've ever
known. He is great with children. And all who meet
him fall in love with him.
I started showing him in December of 2007 and he
Championed at his first show. I cried knowing his
shape when he came. And now, look where he was. Beau
now has two wins toward Grand Champion. It was
my golden boy, Meu Beau Ami, who showed me...this
breed needs growth here in the states. He is like
Rocky to me. A hero for himself.
I feel Beau is a great solid dog for the foundation
of Misty Mountain Estrelas.
There will be many males to come, but Champion Meu
Beau Ami will always be the Rock......... Misty
Mountain Estrelas was built upon.
December 23, 2008, Beau passed
the CGC (Canine Good Citizens) and the TDI (Therapy
Dog International). It means, that Beau will now
visit hospitals, school and nursing homes to bring
gifts, cheer and love to those in need. There
is no greater gift than to 'give back'. We are
honored at Misty Mountain Estrelas. |
