A Bond of Trust: How Bianca Stole Hearts and Taught Us About Resilience

We first met in a trashy piece of land not far from my former neighborhood, which several tribes of stray dogs call home.

I went there following the reception of some horrible news: a monster in the shape of a human murdered a doggie Momma because she was barking at him, rightfully so, in an attempt to protect her puppies from the threat his kind represents!

He trapped her between a track and a wall and squeezed her until death. You read that right… This is merely one of the many unprecedented cruelty-level manifestations of some ‘so-called humans’ who are sharing Mother Earth with you and me!

I needed to rush and check in on the pups who witnessed their Momma’s heinous crime. Fortunately, the babies were old enough to be weaned and start eating food. I was told someone took two of them. 

Until I could find adoptive families or a shelter for the orphaned pups, I had to visit them daily and take care of all their needs. 

I wasn’t concerned about the monster since he was already scared, according to the neighbors (who didn’t reveal his identity), after hearing of my serious threats, should anything happen to any other dog in the area. I also talked to a kindred couple who assured me they would be watching over the kids.

That’s how I had the privilege to meet the wondrous Bianca! She was one of many other doggies whom I was feeding along with the pups. I still remember how emotional I got during our first encounter.

I approached her with respect, talked to her softly, and petted her head and behind her ears delicately with her permission. One minute later, she exposed her belly to me. My tears flew uncontrollably while smiling peacefully! I felt thankful for the instant gift of trust!

Bianca had only one child I named Chocolate when we met. Unlike her mom who is an alpha, very outgoing, affectionate, and playful with trustworthy humans, Chocolate is super anxious. I had to isolate her to serve her food portion and make sure she finished eating before I left. 

She was scared even of the smaller pups who were bullying her. At some point, she fell sick. I knew it was the universe’s sign to take her to the vet and leave her in the hospital pension until I could secure a long-term solution. 

I took Chocolate in my arms and went in Bianca’s direction. I talked to the Momma about the situation and asked for her blessing. Her eyes were consenting and loving as if she was saying, “I trusted you from the first minute, and I’m sure you’re doing what’s best for my baby!”

Sometime later, I planned for Bianca to have a neutering surgery. She was pregnant in the early stages. As I had nowhere to keep her and her future litter, we decided with the vet to abort her. After 7 days spent at the clinic to recover, we went back to her area. 

When she exposed her belly to me after a couple of days, I was heartbroken at the sight of her torn stitches… She didn’t whine or get aggressive out of pain. Instead, she gently showed me she needed help. I was in awe of her resiliency and softness!

Bianca needed to stay two weeks at the vet’s since some stitches needed to heal with natural remedies like honey as resealing them wasn’t an option. During that period, I tried to find a suitable long-term solution without much success.

That’s when my astonishing and mind-blowingly kind friend Virginie agreed to welcome my sweetheart into her shelter despite the extremely challenging situation and daily struggles to attend to the endless needs of all her protegees.

For someone like me who hates driving as a general rule, I somehow enjoyed my 8-hour round trip! When my heart is overjoyed and filled with gratitude, it beats anything else!

The sweet Bianca has been waiting for her forever-loving home for a while. She is so ready for your care and for showering you with her endless love! For more details, contact my friend Virginie on WhatsApp at +33 6 64 85 59 03.

Unfortunately, our very few trustworthy shelters in Tunisia, like the one run by Virginie, can’t create miracles and continue their tireless efforts and magnificent commitment to animal welfare alone. 

So, I turn to you, dear compassionate community, for help. Your support, no matter how small, can make an enormous difference. 

Even a $10 donation can change a life and brighten the future for these innocent beings who suffer a miserable existence. Your may support Association Un Coeur sur Pattes جمعية قلب على قوائم here:

Aidez notre refuge: Ensemble, nous sommes leur seule chance.

If you can’t contribute financially, please consider sharing far and wide. Your sharing can help us reach more caring souls who can lend their support. Together, we can make a world of difference for these animals. 

THANK YOU for being a part of this incredible journey with us! 

This is a short video where we can see Virginie and Bianca 💙: