There is a reason why gardeners are increasingly moving to native plants.
Unlike fancy hybrids, native plants are uniquely adapted to their landscape. Having developed over time, they are resilient and well-suited to the available soil, water, and sun or shade.
As a result, they thrive where others languish – providing valuable habitat to others.
Today’s designer dogs are much like plant hybrids. Mixed breeds combined in the hopes of a perfect mix of genetic traits. Bernedoodles are apparently the latest rage: a mix of Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle.
Unfortunately, these designer dogs bred (and inbred) with limited gene pools by unscrupulous “breeders” run the risk not only losing the desirable traits of each breed but also inheriting health issues and undesirable traits from both sides. The result: Forrest.
Neurological damage. Inability to walk. One leg longer than the others. And seizures.
God may work in mysterious ways – but this is a man-made travesty.
Some would call it collateral damage. I call it a grave injustice.
If Forest’s heart could will his body to heal – it would be done.
This guy – with his tangle of legs and constant right turns – is bound and determined to get somewhere. We’re just not sure where.
It remains to be seen if we have a miracle for Forrest. But we will try.
For Forrest’s sake, help us spread the word. Let Mother Nature be.
She knows best.
Gardens For Goldens 