Update on Nina the Rescue: One Year Later
Pet Stories & Rescue | Rescue Dog Trauma: What Nina Taught Me About Healing, Energy and Trust
It’s hard to believe a year has already passed since my husband found Nina…
Abandoned.
Collapsing in the heat near a petrol station.
Dehydrated, starving, and completely alone.
That was the day she came into our lives — and quietly began changing mine.
🐶 The Beginning of Nina’s Story
After a few baths, her true beauty appeared — a silky black-and-white coat, and a heart-shaped patch that made her unforgettable.
We gave her everything we thought she needed:
Food
Shelter
Routine
Vet care
The basics we promise every animal we rescue.
But Nina carried something deeper…
🌱 Life Lessons | Love Is More Than Care
I used to believe love meant doing.
Feeding.
Cleaning.
Protecting.
And yes… those things matter.
But they are only the beginning.
💛 Fibro & Healing | A Lesson From My Grandmother
During a recent time in my life, while navigating health and emotional stress, my grandmother — who has lost her sight — taught me something powerful.
She doesn’t see the world.
She feels it.
Through energy.
Through presence.
Through emotion.
👉 And that changed everything for me.
🐾 Pet Stories & Rescue | When I Changed, Nina Changed
Nina wasn’t reacting to the routine…
She was reacting to me.
My stress
My rushing
My energy
So I slowed down.
I softened.
I became present.
🌿 Life Lessons | The Power of Presence
Sometimes healing doesn’t come from doing more…
It comes from:
- calm energy
- quiet moments
- consistency
- patience
👉 Presence is powerful.
🐾 Pet Stories & Rescue | Growth Through Connection
During our trip, Nina stayed with family — and formed a bond with another dog.
That companionship helped her feel safe.
👉 Healing doesn’t always happen alone.
💛 Fibro & Healing | Life Behind the Scenes
Alongside everything, I’ve been managing my fibromyalgia, starting new treatment, and taking small steps forward daily.
Some days are hard.
But we keep going.
🧠 Life Lessons | 6 Things I’ve Learned From Rescue Animals
- Care is the foundation — not the solution
- Your energy matters
- Slow down
- Consistency builds trust
- Behaviour reflects deeper needs
- Presence heals
💸 Amazon Finds | Tools That Helped Me Support Nina
Some helpful items that made a difference:
👉 Explore my recommended pet care products here
💫 Final Thoughts
Nina is not fixed.
She is learning.
She is healing.
She is trusting.
And in the process…
She is teaching me to be softer.
Because sometimes…
The animals we rescue
are the ones who rescue us.
My younger son and his wife rescued two dogs in the UK, and my elder rescued one from Spain, so your story really resonated with me.
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