This is the story of our friend Bjarni the dog and while his name translates to “bear” in Norse dialect, this pup was not cut out for roaming the tough terrain like his larger counterparts. He was initially found on the Huntsville streets two years ago and when he was first located, the animal’s unique appearance attracted a lot of attention.
The pup only had half a nose and when he was finally picked up, the shelter who contracted Bjarni’s family was stunned to learn that they had zero interest in taking the dog back home. The family decided that he was simply too ugly to take back home with them and we cannot even begin to fathom the level of heartlessness that goes into making that type of choice.
St. Francis’ Angels is an organization in Texas that takes care of dogs who find themselves in the same predicament as Bjarni. Anne Garber is the founder of this organization and when she found the dog, his teeth were a completely crooked mess. As you can imagine, the dog was struggling to breathe and eat normally.
Anne decided that she was going to do whatever it took to make the dog happy and comfortable.
While he may not look like all of the other dogs, he is a loving animal and is a happy pet by all accounts. His facial differences are thought to be caused by fights with other dogs and he has numerous scars and bites covering his body. Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists has been contacted and they have been able to fix the dog’s nose.
Ever since he received the reconstructive surgery that he needed, Bjarni has been a much happier dog. His face has been realigned so that he can eat and breathe more easily. He’s recovered from his surgery quite nicely and now that he’s been fixed up, the pup is now in the process of searching for a forever home that he can call his own.
We wish Bjarni the best of luck when it comes to locating the home that he needs and shame on his original family for abandoning him during his hour of need. There is no reason why this dog should have been treated so poorly and thanks to the assistance of the good people at St. Francis’ Angels, he has finally been given the second chance that he deserves.
