A dog who was subjected to unfair treatment by her own owners, has moved thousands of animal lovers around the world by demonstrating her courage and desire to live. Unfortunately, her story is a reflection of the cruel and deplorable behavior of some people, who mercilessly hurt these noble beings, causing them great physical and emotional injuries.

The dog that lost an eye now enjoys a new opportunity.

This is the story of Bubbles, a bull terrier dog who suffered at the hands of a heartless man who shot her and caused her to lose an eye and part of her jaw. As if that were not enough, the diagnosis determined that she was brutally beaten.

This beautiful dog had a past full of pain and agony, she was only six months old when she was taken in by a dog shelter in Houston, Texas .

She was only six months old when she was assaulted.

At the shelter, they carried out all the pertinent examinations and a CT scan that revealed the trajectory of the bullet in detail.

Unfortunately, the bullet caused serious injuries, not only did he lose his right eye and destroy part of his jaw, it also affected his inner ear .

His recovery was slow but he finally gave the best results.

Bubbles had to undergo a long road of recovery, but this time she was not alone, she had the support of kind and caring people who did their best to see her healthy and strong .

Kilyn Horton Blanchard and her husband, Ike Blanchard , owners of a mobile dog grooming service, volunteered to look after the dog’s well-being.

She is a very playful and loving dog, she loves sharing with children.

When they heard about her story in 2017, they knew they had to do something for her. In this regard, Kilyn said:

“Her right jaw joint had been broken and the damaged bones had turned into a calcified lump as it healed. Bubbles could only open her mouth about an inch and a half. It’s amazing that she can eat.”

Although the couple only wanted to help the dog, her tenderness and desire to fight for her life ended up winning them over and they finally adopted her .

Bubbles , had found a true family and continued his recovery in a home where he always received all the care he deserved .

At the time of adopting her, Kilyn remembers with emotion:

“She was laying in her kennel, but the moment we opened it she came out and buried her head in my chest and just wanted to be held.”

The story of this sweet dog crossed borders and conquered thousands of people from all over the world. It was four long years of recovery but finally Bubbles is completely healthy and happy , her injuries are a thing of the past.

Now she is an energetic dog who appreciates this new opportunity , she loves to smile and move her tail tenderly while sharing with other people.

Bubbles enjoys having all the attention.

Their adoptive parents urge other people to adopt puppies that have been victims of a painful past . They need special care, a lot of love and patience to help them get out of the shell in which they were submerged.

“There is a lot of cruelty in the world, but we want people to know that if you come across an injured or abused shelter dog, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s broken; Sometimes they’re just scared – all they need is a little love and they have a lot to give in return,” Kilyn said.

Bubbles has become quite a celebrity, so much so that they wrote a book for him, a great story to encourage empathy and compassion towards others .

This sweet dog also attends many events with the aim that more people realize that animal abuse is something real and latent in our society . Killin commented:

“Currently, we are trying to get her to work with different animal rescue centers to spread awareness of cruelty to animals, including going to schools and talking to young people about how to properly care for animals. We want to share her story but mainly focus on her future and show people that since her past may have been tough, she doesn’t have to determine her future. We also want to encourage kindness and generosity towards others.”

Like Bublles, there are many stories that concern and move us. Unfortunately, animal abuse is part of the avalanche of violence that surrounds us all as a society .

We must emphasize the arrest and prevention of violence towards animals , raising awareness about love and respect for them is the first step.

Of course love is the best tool to combat the wounds of the past.

If we really want to combat violence, a constant fight is necessary to eradicate the mistreatment of any living being. May our actions be the best example to reveal what lives in our hearts.