Yes, how many may we try for? Because I'm in love with 2 and 9, but I think I love 2 the most, so she (I see it as a girl) will be first.
:Username:Snivy.
:Pup's number:#2, please.
:Pup's name:Rania May (Rania)
:Pup's looks:All these pups are so beautiful, but I instantly fell in love with her. I have an addiction to blue merls. Also, three-legged dogs are special. They are the best kind of dog, and each and every one of them holds a special place in my heart, even if I've never met them.
So, what do I see? I see a beautiful young dog, her merl coat still shining, her back leg unfortunately marred by war, and the rest of her paws probably burned as well. She refused to quit, refused to just stop fighting for her home, her family, and her life.
:Personality:While her back leg may be gone, her spirit is not. She is the most playful pup you could imagine, though she tends to slip while running, because of her injured leg. She acts like it's not there, though. She'll run and jump and play until she simply cannot play any longer. The words 'settle down' are not in her vocabulary. But if you ask her about her injury, she'll say, "I don't mind it. The time I spent working there was worth it. It was the best time of my life."
:Age:Three years of age (in dog years)
:History:Rania was always a dedicated pup. From the time she talked to them when she was a pup, she knew she wanted to be a military dog. Her parents let her and she was taken to a special training course where they would teach her what to do before actually going on missions. Her training lasted longer than she can remember, but it was worth it when she actually became a military canine. I think she'll tell you about her leg now.Before I say anything, I need to tell you this: I was called an 'exceptional canine' by nearly everyone I knew. I did all kinds of work. That included bomb sniffing. One day, I was on a mission with my partner, Jason Hawke. We were investigating a hostage situation, and if this guy didn't get what he wanted, he would bring down the building. I was supposed to go inside and sniff around, see if there were real bombs, right?
So I did. I went in, but this time, Jay followed me. I thought it was maybe just so we could catch the guy, or something. Either way, I didn't think too much of it. So, we went in. I sniffed around, but didn't catch anything. That is, until we got on the floor under where the hostages were kept. They were everywhere. But we didn't have time to disable them all. Our main priority was to get the hostages out. So, after we climbed one last floor, and there were bombs on this floor too, Jay fought with the man, and was able to get the detonator out of his hand, while I lead the hostages to safety.
I went back to help Jason. I was on the floor underneath them when the building shook. My eyes widened for two seconds, and then ran. The floor I was on exploded. I was knocked unconsious.
I woke up to bright light, and tried to stand up. I fell back down. I looked at my rear left leg, expecting a mangled mess, or bandages at the least, but what I saw was the tabletop, and a bandaged stump where my leg should have been. I barked. A veterinarian came in and looked at me. She petted me and gave me a treat.
Where's Jay? Where's my partner? I barked, but she didn't understand me. She just said some things in human language, things that included "lost," "leg," and "police". Then she picked me up, took me to a car, and put me in.
I realized we were going to the police station.
Maybe Jason's waiting for me there? I thought. When we arrived, there was some sort of ceremony going on. The vet took me out of the car and brought me over. They gave me a medal, I guess for helping capture that guy.
But where's Jason? Shouldn't he get a medal too? And why are they putting a medal on that box? I thought.
Afterwards, we were sitting in the lounge, with all the other dogs, and a lot of them were saying sorry to me.
Why are you saying sorry? You did nothing, I finally said to Boone, a big German Shepherd.
I do not think she knows, whispered Anna, another Australian Shepherd.
What? What don't I know? Oh, who cares. Have either of you seen Jason?She does not. I will tell her, Boone whispered back.
Does not what? I asked.
Jason is dead, Rania. That is why we are sorry. He was killed in the explosion, Boone said softly to me. I didn't believe him, though I was unsure about what I said next.
What? No. Surely he must only be injured, and that is why he wasn't at the ceremony? He was at the ceremony. That was his box. We saw them put him in. Rania, I feel your pain. But the officials agree you can't come back, either.You mean, they're going to kill me, too? There were tears in my eyes at this point, as I mourned for my partner, my friend.
No, Boone assured me,
but, because of your leg, you cannot continue. They are going to put you up for adoption, along with all the other injured ones. But I'll still see you around, and you won't be alone in there. No! They couldn't-- they wouldn't! I protested.
They are, Rania. I'm sorry, but I can't change their minds. Goodbye, Boone said. He licked my ears, a sign of friendship.
Goodbye, Boone. I'll miss you, I said, returning the lick. Anna whispered her goodbyes as well.
Not too long after, I learned to walk, as well as made friends with a lot of the shelter pets.
:Art:Not Afraid:Pup's theme song:Superman ~Five For Fighting
:A short story with the pups:Posted below.
:Other:Thank you for making these. My grandfather was in the Korean war and just recently passed away (nothing to do with injury, though), and my cousin joined the Air Force last November. I have seen him once since then, and every night I worry. She may be a reminder, but every time I worry, I'll think of this pup and remind myself that Kyle's alright.