Breed: American Akita
Barking from: Melbourne, VIC
What's up dog?
Since our last submission the bond Charlee and I have has grown so much stronger. In 2021 she had a litter in which there were serious complications and she struggled with motherhood and postnatal depression after loosing 2 pups. So then i took on the role and supported her being a mum. Which was me being able to give back to her with all the support she had given me over the years.
In 2022 & 2023 Charlee (and her daughter Storm) once again stepped up to support me. I was bullied & Harassed at work and was forced to leave work and was on compensation from Aug 2022 until June 2023. My mental health declined so much i was contemplating taking my own life. But Charlee & Storm saved me, they assisted me with basic daily tasks, getting out of bed, eating breakfast, going outside etc to get my life back on track.
As my recovery progressed they were there every step of the way supporting me by attending the office with me in supporting returning to the scene. They have never waivered, always with me at every step in my recovery, any appointments, visits etc, always lending a shoulder for me to cry on and give me cuddles for hours until I could start functioning again.
If it wasn't for my girls I wouldn't have survived this.
We believe that no dog should be left behind.
Every dog that enters is eligible for the 2024 People's Choice Award. The winner of the 2024 OZ People's Choice will be decided by you, the people!
This year, we wanted to give the love back to our communities.
Every year, our campaign is supported and celebrated by a variety of incredible charities across Australia, all of whom mahi tirelessly to make a positive impact for dogs in their respected communities.
This year, the winner of the 2024 People Choice's Award will have the value of their doggy prize pack matched and donated to a charity of their choosing.
In addition, every voter will have the opportunity to donate towards one of the 3 incredbile mental health charities or dog organisations.
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