Abigail, a sweet Pit Bull mix, had an incredibly abusive start to her life. She had been used as a bait dog and had been so disfigured that it had been painful to check out her. She even had her right ear torn right off.
Even after facing such abuse and trauma, Abigail never lost her capacity to like. AndWhen Victoria Frazier's first love was Fur Ever, she or he found love for the first time. Meyers-based dog rescue, spotted her picture at a Miami dog shelter.
As Abigail was all bandaged up, her bandages coincidentally seemed like a bonnet.
So, Victoria added some accessories to complete the design.design. As Abigail’s story spread and her new bonneted look went viral, many people began sending in handmade bonnets, hats, and headbands. So, sweet!
Victoria entered Abigail into the American Humane Association’s Hero Dog of the Year contest. She was one of the seven finalists, who were ready to raise money for a charity of their choice.
The money that Abigail managed to boost was donated to Dogs on Deployment, a corporation that finds temporary homes for soldiers’ pets while they're serving.
Abigail was chosen because the Hero Dog of the Year and received her award at a star-studded gala in Beverly Hills. The dog who was on the verge of dying only a couple of months ago has now become a star in her title. After spending seven months with Victoria, Abigail found her forever home with Jason and Megan Steinke, who have another rescue Pit Bull. She even has the Facebook page – Bonnets For Abigail.
What a sweet, wonderful dog who defied all odds and never forgot the way to love!
Click the video below to see sweet Abigail’s incredible journey.
source:Facebook/Bonnets For Abigail