The Journey of Pure “Blitz”

The Journey of Pure “Blitz” Blitzen’s journey 🩵
10/21/22 – Born
12/7/22 – Brain surgery (AU)
12/10/22 – Went home to animal rescue
9/13/24 – Fostered
9/29/24 – Adopted (forever 🐾)

Blitzen had his yearly checkup and rabies shot yesterday. While other dogs are nervous at the vet, he decided it was the...
06/17/2026

Blitzen had his yearly checkup and rabies shot yesterday. While other dogs are nervous at the vet, he decided it was the perfect time for a nap. He literally laid down on the floor, got his shot, and acted like the whole appointment was interrupting his beauty sleep. Safe to say he earned an A+ from the vet for being the chillest patient in the building 🩵🐾

With For Healthy Pets Wetumpka – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 7 months in a row. 🎉
06/14/2026

With For Healthy Pets Wetumpka – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 7 months in a row. 🎉

Just a few days after bringing Blitzen home, and this photo still melts my heart. You can see the joy, relief, and happi...
06/12/2026

Just a few days after bringing Blitzen home, and this photo still melts my heart. You can see the joy, relief, and happiness on his face. After everything he had been through, he finally knew he was home. 🩵

Since we have a lot of new followers, I thought I would share Blitzen’s story again.When Blitzen was less than 2 months ...
06/11/2026

Since we have a lot of new followers, I thought I would share Blitzen’s story again.

When Blitzen was less than 2 months old, he was hit in the head with something, possibly a bat. His family let him seize for more than 24 hours before finally taking him to the vet. His head was so swollen that he could barely open his eyes.

When they were told he would need immediate cranial surgery, they surrendered him and left.

A wonderful Samaritan stepped in and paid for his surgery at Auburn University. After that, Blitzen was taken in by River Region Animal Rescue, which is where he was when we adopted him.

He was surrendered in December, which is how he got the name Blitzen. He stayed with the rescue for almost a year and a half before we finally found him.

Blitzen is still on daily seizure medication, but I am so happy to report that he has not had a seizure in several years!

So many people were part of Blitzen’s surgery, healing, and recovery. And if you’ve ever met him, then you already know… to know Blitzen is to love him.

I created this page as a celebration of his life and as a reminder of what love, rescue, fostering, and adoption can do.

Please consider fostering or adopting. You never know whose life you might completely change. 🐾❤️

The face of a dog who pays zero bills but somehow runs the house 🐶🏡
06/10/2026

The face of a dog who pays zero bills but somehow runs the house 🐶🏡

Meet Mila, the smallest of our pack 🖤Mila was supposed to be a foster. She came to us as a tiny bottle-fed kitten who ne...
06/09/2026

Meet Mila, the smallest of our pack 🖤

Mila was supposed to be a foster. She came to us as a tiny bottle-fed kitten who needed around-the-clock care, lots of cuddles, and a little extra love. Somewhere between the late-night feedings, naps wrapped up in blankets, and watching her grow stronger every day, we fell completely in love.

Now she’s a spunky, mischievous girl who acts more like a dog than a cat. She follows us around, wants to be involved in everything, and keeps us laughing daily.

Foster fail? Absolutely.
Best decision ever? Without a doubt.

Let me introduce you to Blitzen’s sister, Sage. 🩷Sage is an 11-year-old full-blooded German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) wh...
06/08/2026

Let me introduce you to Blitzen’s sister, Sage. 🩷

Sage is an 11-year-old full-blooded German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) who has earned her place as the queen of comfort. Whether she’s napping on the couch, claiming every pillow in the house, curling up beside me for an afternoon snooze, or riding shotgun on our adventures, she’s always right where she wants to be.

She may be a senior girl now, but she still gets excited for treats, car rides, and keeping an eye on everything happening around the farm. Most days, though, you’ll find her doing what she does best—sleeping in the most dramatic positions imaginable. 😂

We love our sweet Sage girl more than words can say. 🐾💕

Meet Blitzen’s brother, Roper!Roper is a full-blooded four year old Catahoula with two great loves in life: blankets and...
06/06/2026

Meet Blitzen’s brother, Roper!

Roper is a full-blooded four year old Catahoula with two great loves in life: blankets and naps. If there’s a soft blanket within a 10-mile radius, he’ll find it, claim it, and wrap himself up like the king he is. Honestly, I’m pretty sure he loves blankets even more than I do!

Whether he’s stretched out on the couch, snuggled up beside me, or using every blanket in the house, Roper has mastered the art of cozy living. His motto? Why be productive when you can be comfortable? 🐶🤎

And judging by these photos, I’d say he’s living his best blanket-loving life!

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