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The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - Henlus - 09-12-2025
One rainy day, early in the morning, when the cold was bone-chilling. I heard the growl and cry of a dog. I came out and saw my neighbour using a long stick to chase this poor dog away from his side of the veranda, where he went to seek refuge from the wind and rain.
The small dog refuse oo. But he finally succeeded. The dog came over to my side. As an animal lover I welcomed him. But my side is not shielded from the wind. So I have to use a megaphone carton to make a temporary wind shield for him. He growled at me when I tried to do this. But I understand. He's been brutally abused by people and think that I'm like others.
I just ignored him and set up the wind shield and also placed a cloth on the floor for him to lie on.
I never planned owning a dog now and even when I do, my target is a German Shepherd or Belgian Malinoise. Seeing the miserable state of this dog made me to buy it for N10k. They call him Jimmy, but I changed the name to Sergeant, after my first deceased dog ??.
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Just like Sergeant, many of us come to God broken, wounded, and suspicious, because of how life and people have treated us. We sometimes “growl” at His attempts to help us by resisting His love.
Yet, Christ doesn’t give up on us.
-He shelters us (like I did with the carton and cloth) even when we don’t understand His intentions.
-He pays the price for us (as I did with the ₦10k) while we were yet sinners.
-He gives us a new name and identity (Revelation 2:17), just as I renamed the dog to “Sergeant,” honoring him with dignity.
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).
Don't give up on God. Repent for the days are evil. Christ's coming is nearer than ever.
?Before: 27th July 2025
? After: Present, 12th Sept 2025
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - FarmKing - 09-15-2025
This is such a powerful analogy. Thank you for sharing this story and for your kindness to Sergeant.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - Techie Farmer - 09-15-2025
"We sometimes growl at His attempts to help us." This line is so true. It's a struggle to accept love when you're used to hurt. Powerful stuff.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - CassavaBoss - 09-15-2025
Wow. This hit me right in the heart. Thank you for being a reflection of God's love to that dog, and to us through this post.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - MamaGreens - 09-15-2025
What a beautiful transformation for Sergeant! The before and after photos are incredible. You saved his life.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - GreenVet - 09-15-2025
Welcome to the "rescue dog" family! They are the most grateful and loyal companions. Sergeant is lucky to have found you.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - Hunter - 09-15-2025
The part about giving a new name and identity really got to me. We are new creations in Christ. Amazing parallel.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - Hilux - 09-15-2025
That neighbor should be ashamed of himself. Thank God you were there to intervene. He looks so majestic now! The glow-up is real.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - Farm-ninja - 09-15-2025
You're a good person. The world needs more people like you who act on their compassion.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - Kryon - 09-15-2025
The comparison to Romans 5:8 is spot on. We were that dog, and He paid the price for us anyway.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - Ekene - 09-15-2025
Incredible story. It's amazing how God uses animals to teach us profound spiritual lessons.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - The Farmer - 09-15-2025
How is Sergeant doing now? Is he fully comfortable and trusting?
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - John@ - 09-15-2025
You never planned for a dog, but God clearly planned for you to have Sergeant. Everything happens for a reason.
This should be a sermon illustration! It's perfect for explaining grace.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - Danny - 09-15-2025
The growling part is so relatable. How often do we push away the very thing that is meant to help us? Thank you for not giving up on him even when he growled. That's true, patient love.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - Kiwi - 09-15-2025
From a stray to a sergeant! I love it. He's been promoted to a life of love and comfort. The days are indeed evil, but stories like this shine a light in the darkness. God bless you.
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - CtrlAltDel - 09-15-2025
The before picture breaks my heart. The after picture mends it. Thank you. I'm so glad you documented this with photos. The difference is night and day!
RE: The Dog I Rescued: Before and After - Henlus - 09-15-2025
(09-15-2025, 12:08 PM)The Farmer Wrote: How is Sergeant doing now? Is he fully comfortable and trusting?
Thanks everyone. He's very fine and friendly now