I’ve put off writing this post for a few days because I wasn’t sure what I wanted to say. I’m still not totally sure, but I’ll do my best. Lazo was a very special dog. It’s unclear how old he was, what his life was like, what he endured. The one thing that is clear, is for a short time, he knew love. He knew what it was like to be held, served food, to have a friend. It’s kind of amazing that he held on for as long as he did…. some think it’s because he needed to die in a place of warmth and love, not alone in a cage thousands of miles away.
Here’s what his mom says about meeting him:
It all began in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. I was visiting a friend there and through some of her connections met a few people on the island who work with dog rescue. My plan was to go to the dog shelter and walk dogs and play with puppies. My friend suggested we stop first at the vet. This is how I found Lazo. He was in a cage and was quiet. The vet told me that whoever owned him tossed him out. He was blind and weak and tired. Tears rolled from my eyes. I asked to hold him and he settled into my arms even though I could feel his tension. In my mind I thought “I will save you.”
With help from Maia and Pet Project Rescue, he came home to her at the end of January. Please read about their journey on Lazo’s blog. (start from the beginning) It’s amazing and heartbreaking. For how fragile he was, he made great strides. He even learned his name. They were only together for 3 weeks, but it was the best 3 weeks Lazo could have asked for.
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Goodbye, sweetie. It was wonderful to meet you.
It is so good to know that he had a warm and loving life at the end.
Bless those who helped save Senor Lazo.
Sniff sniff. Very sweet pictures.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
People can be far too cruel :( What a beautiful boy – that lady is an angel x
WOW. The first and last photos of Lazo and his mom are simply breathtaking.
Huge hugs to Lazo’s mom, and to Chula, for everything they did to show him love and tenderness. We need more people like her in this world.
These tender portraits truly share the love that sweet Lazo was blessed with… very touching! Of course, little Chula looks like a sweet, sweet, sweetie pie!
Aww.. tears! What a beautiful story, how lucky was he to be found and have a second chance like that.
I had the pleasure of meeting Lazo, he was an easy dog to fall in love with!! He will be missed. Thank you Sarah Beth for capturing such beautiful pictures of him and his mom.
I had the pleasure of meeting that sweet little man-Lazo. He was an angel that fell into the arms of another angel. We will never forget those beautiful long eyelashes and soft fur. Looking forward to volunteering with animal rescue in your honor Laz!!
Sarah, this is beautiful. I love that first photo – brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful story to share. Thank you.
Thanks for a touching story. You do such beautiful work. Blessings to all who helped this little guy know love in his short life.
I was so lucky to be apart of Lazo’s life since before he even got here. He found the perfect “mom” and was sweeter than most ever thought he could or should be. That first picture really tells it all. He may not have lived long, or well, but he died loved and cherished — and oh, so ever missed!!!
Hola!! I am sooo touched, it did bring me to tears Lazo story!! I am glad he found, love, a warm house, food and so much caring & tenderness, even for a short period of time!! God bless all these angels who made it possible for him! ( Yes you: my awesome friend Jill, her lovely dog Chula and her friends) Sara Beth! I dont know you, but you are a fantastic photographer =)!!
I was fortunate to know Lazo also, he picked the perfect angel. While we are all in agreement that his last few weeks were heaven on earth, I saw a card yesterday that truly explains why his and Jill’s paths crossed – in Jill and her friends and these wonderful photos, Lazo now lives on in the memories and hearts of us all. What a gift that Jill brought him into all our lives so he could live on.
My heart just melted…beautiful pics and story :)
beautiful and heartbreaking.
precious. love it.
Beautiful. So beautiful.
Lord! My tears are rolling down the cheak and I just love to hear that there are good people in this world! I also just love the first picture, it makes me cry! I’m glad Lazo got 3 good weeks in his life, and I know he is looking down and are greatful for the beloveing home he got at the end of his life! Thank you for sharing! /Mimmi Bergenstam Sweden photographer