Scrolling through Facebook while helping her son pack for college, Robin Hawkins, of North Stafford, came across a post from Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) that stopped her in her tracks. An eight-month-old rescue dog named Blu had been run over by an electric scooter and in dire need of surgery to amputate his back leg. The nonprofit rescue was seeking donations for Blu,as volunteers cared for him and already scheduled the surgery to give him a chance for a great life. Looking at the picture of the little Boston Terrier, Hawkins immediately knew he belonged in her family.
When Hawkins sent Blu’s picture to her husband, daughter and son, their replies came instantly. They all agreed they needed to adopt him as soon as possible--or “now,” as they put it.
“Our family has two Boston Terriers, and we knew Blu would fit right in,” said Hawkins. “We felt we could give him the life and love he deserved. I immediately contacted ODHS, inquiring about him. I said I would cover his surgery and expenses if I could be the one to adopt him--even though I intended to cover his surgery costs regardless if our family was lucky enough to take him home.”
ODHS volunteers set up a meet for Hawkins and Blu, and the puppy captured her heart immediately. She signed the adoption papers, left with Blu by her side and welcomed the new member of the family into her home.
Blu has been renamed Randy, and Hawkins said the fact that he needs surgery and will have only three legs isn’t even a factor in adopting him. The family is dedicated to giving him a chance to live his best life, forget his past and accept all the love they’re giving him. Randy is enjoying his new home with his dog siblings, Frank and Feebee, and fitting in like he’s always been part of the family.
“Randy is a bundle of fun, love and butt wiggles, and he gives plenty of puppy kisses,” said Hawkins. “We truly believe he was meant to come into our lives, and we couldn’t be happier.”
Hawkins said his surgery is scheduled, and once his leg is removed, he’ll be free to recover and live his best life.