Meet Amara

 On Sunday, a severely neglected Rottweiler was surrendered as a stray to the county pound. Today, she is safe with us — and we have named her Amara, which means “eternal” or “grace.”

Amara - from the shelter to being saved...

Amara only weighs 44 pounds when a healthy Rottweiler her size should weigh nearly 80. Her body tells the story of her suffering: she looks like a walking skeleton, and pieces of her ears are missing — signs that she likely had to fight for every scrap of food she could find. Despite this cruel past, her face still holds a gentle beauty.

No matter how much food she’s given, Amara never turns any away. She is still afraid that tomorrow might mean hunger again. Her tail, once tightly tucked in fear, is starting to loosen. She is slowly learning that she is safe now, and her brave Rottweiler spirit is beginning to shine through.

We don’t know exactly what horrors Amara endured, but we know one thing for certain: her former “owner” failed her in every way. She was tortured by neglect. But from this moment forward, she will only know love, care, and the dignity every dog deserves. Here is a video I made of her leaving her old life, and starting her new.

 Amara’s journey to healing begins today.