At five months old, German shepherd Gracie Lacey had never known freedom; she had been confined to a tiny, cramped and filthy cage for her entire existence.
Luckily for this puppy — who had such a horrific start to life — she was rescued from Hungary and brought to the UK by Vigil German Shepherd Rescue, for the chance at a better life.
Her rescuers knew she would need some serious rehabilitation to rebuild her muscles, which had wasted away from lack of use. Dog trainer Celia Felstead fostered Gracie, helping her through the regimen needed to recover. But after a few weeks, the dog began to limp.
Vets discovered that she had a cruciate ligament injury and damage to cartilage in one of her rear legs.
“Gracie is a young dog and the cruelty she suffered during her first few months, trapped in a crate, is terrible to think about,’ said Dr. Kydd, the veterinarian who treated Gracie. ‘Some of the damage she suffered is permanent, but the important thing is that she can walk, run and play and lead a normal life in every way.”
Four months after the surgery to correct her problem, Gracie is now thriving and has found a forever home with Felstead and her three other dogs.
“When she first arrived, Gracie had never been walked so found the outside world scary and people frightening – but she has grown into a wonderful girl,’ said Felstead. “Gracie and I are now looking forward to enjoying long walks with my other three dogs.”
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whomever did this should be caged also
whoever did this needs to be locked up like; the poor dog
what kind of so called human being would do that to and animal. they need to be locked up and throw the key away
tu es trop beau je te souhaite de trouver une bonne et gentille famille pour sins de toi bonne chance
Wishing her well for the future.
The question I ask every time yet cannot have the right answer is WHY ON EARTH ANYONE HAVE TO HAVE AN ANIMAL IF HE/SHE DOESN’T LIKE to have that Animal?
This type of Animal cruelty happens due to the lame Laws some countries have. Please take a good care of this innocent soul & thanks to the kind people who rescued this pooch. Bless you all…
Gracie, please forget all your past undoing. All around the planet people are happy you found a new loving home. We all love you, we are soooo glad your troubles are behind you. May you live a long and joyful life, may you live like my beloved cat Sissy. Many people share my views that animals deserve more love and care than humans. May our dear Creator erase the animal abuser scum from the face of the earth without mercy! Death to all animal abusers!
Family friendly comments? That’s an almost impossible task when dealing with the lowest scum of the earth. Such despicable animal abusers have no rights to live on this planet.
Feed him to a pride of Lions
Were all thrilled that Gracie is a Happy Pet Now, God Bless You and all the Rescuer’s
An eye for an eye on all accounts of animal cruelty!
I’m so glad Gracie’s been rescued and now is being properly looked after. Thanks to all involved in helping her. She is so lovely.
God bless Gracie and ALL who worked to rescue her. Praying for many years of love and health.
I’m SO happy that “GRACIE” has found a GOOD furever home. God Bless her and her new family <3 <3 Thank you for caring for this beautiful soul.
Bless Gracie Lacey. May she live a long, happy and healthy life.
God bless you, Gracie !
Merry Christmas
Bless you Gracie Lacey. May you live a long, happy and healthy life.
Bravo for Gracie Lacey for taking her first step in freedom. May she always be in that new home with Felstead and her other three dogs. Love you, Gracie Lacey.
Thank You for all you do!
Why would you cage this gorgeous German Shepherd pup, except for crate training at night or when she is left alone at home while her pet parents are away??? she does NOT NEED TO BE PERMANENTLY CAGED, PERIOD. I WOULD SHOWER HER WITH MANY KISSES TOO. BLESS YOU BABY GIRL and the wonderful Mom who adopted her. Happy life to all of you.
I dont understand why people have dogs if they just lock away abuse it or tie up and dont care for it so why have a animal if you dont show it love and welcome them to your family people who do this shouldn’t have any animal it breaks my heart when these dogs cats or wild animals suffer in there life send a message to all who abuse have strict laws because when abusing a animal it will lead to humans as well we all need to step up and help all animals from cruelty and let them live a life of love they all so much deserve
Un grand MERCI!
When you look at sweet, adorable, INTELLIGENT, Gracie Lacey’s face, it boggles the mind how anyone could abuse her, or any animal. I know people out there would agree – animals are so much better than many humans on any given day.
THANK YOU to Vigil German Shepherd Rescue for rescuing Gracie Lacey, and to Celia Felstead for giving her the loving and safe home ALL animals deserve. Wishing you all a long and happy life together <3
I just want to smooch that delightful face.
Thank you, Celia Felstead, for adopting Gracie. What a beautiful dog she is! I’m so overjoyed that she was discovered and rescued, and now has a wonderful home. Merry Christmas to all!
Kudos to the angels at Vigil German Shepherd Rescue who were able to rescue Gracie from her dreadful beginnings and bring her to a better life. It sounds like she is in a much better situation now with her loving dog trainer and “siblings.”
The other dogs will show and teach Gracie how to be a real dog. Bless her for the rest of her life.