Did you ever listen to the lyrics of the Tupac song, "Dear Mama"? It is an apology and love song tribute Tupac wrote to his mother in the form of a rap song. This song doesn't have anything to do with pit bulls. However, yesterday when I met Mama, the foster pittie, out at Nashville Pittie's meet and greet, this song kept running through my head. Now, it might seem like a stretch to compare a dog to a human mother, but the sentiment I felt was the same. So, please read me out. The first line is "You are appreciated" and if there was anything in the world that I could convey to this little mama dog, it is that very thing. You, sweet girl, are appreciated. Mama is a sweet little black pittie who struck me immediately as a wise old soul. As the dogs gathered the excitement level started to rise among them, you could feel the energy. However, little miss mama hung back, she took it all in, she watched her back, and I even caught her looking out for young spry Porkchop, her foster brother. She looked deep in reflection as she skirted the excitement, assessing the situation calmly, making sure everyone she loved was accounted for and safe. She took her cues from her foster mom and eventually really warmed up to the other people and dogs at the farm.
Obviously because Mama is a rescue dog, we will not know how many times she was bred, or how she was treated on the short chain she lived on (cruelty in of itself). But there is a calm and wise air about Mama that resonates with my idea of what it means to be a good mom. A person (in this case a dog) who sacrifices self for the betterment of others. Someone who stays positive and trusting despite what has been done to them, but one who is resilient and strong because of it. One who bares the scars of life and wears them proudly, as if they are not there, not afraid to say to the world, I am here and these scars do not represent who I am.
In Mama's foster home she gives love openly and affectionately with her foster parents. She took her time learning to trust because that is what a strong person who has scars does. However, she holds no grudges against animals or people for her previous mistreatment, a common trait in pit bulls, not so common in human beings. Her foster mother thinks she would be best suited with perhaps some empty-nesters, a 1 or 2 person house hold that would let mama watch over them and could give mama the life she finally deserves, as the Tupac chorus says,"Lady... Don't cha know we love ya? Sweet lady, Dear mama,Place no one above ya, sweet lady You are appreciated, Don't cha know we love ya?" Mama is content with other animals, as you can see she connected with Donkee, but she might be happiest with someone (or 2) to call her very own, to finally get all of the love she finally deserves and to have people to watch over because it seems very much like her calling.
And finally she deserves what Tupac recognizes every good mother deserves:
There are no words that can express how I feel
You never kept a secret, always stayed real
And I appreciate, how you raised me
And all the extra love that you gave me
I wish I could take the pain away
If you can make it through the night there's a brighter day
Everything will be alright if ya hold on
It's a struggle everyday, gotta roll on
And there's no way I can pay you back
But my plan is to show you that I understand
You are appreciated
Could you be that person or couple? The ones to show Mama that she is appreciated and be blessed with the fact that she will treat you the very same way. I hope so.
Peace and Love,
Kris
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