Really wasn't going to say anything on the BBM about this special animal that is in my life..Just got back with Debby from checking on Kratos and letting him feel some lovin..
Bonnie went to share thanksgiving with her family.
He is .3 of a mile from the lake house..
first time I met him I busted out crying ,trying to bury it in my hands and turn away with Debby saying ..Kipp..Get it together..that was 3 mo ago
Now , tonight he was all jumping up and acting silly..
He has a limited space though.(nice house).bumps his head and keeps on doing what Kratos does...
Honored to have him in my Life! who exactly is Kratos, anyway? Kratos is a dog, but not just any dog. Sit down, because this story will amaze you.
Kratos is a native of Lebanon, Segelken relates. One day, Kratos got out of his yard and chased down a chicken. The chicken’s owner became enraged and shot Kratos several times in the face, striking the dog in both eyes. Kratos’s owner confronted the chicken’s owner, who offered Kratos’s owner $300 not to press criminal charges. The dog’s owner agreed and took the money.
Did he then use that $300 to get Kratos to a veterinarian for emergency treatment? No. He and the owner of the chicken, along with the police officers sent to the scene, all went their separate ways. And Kratos? He was left bleeding and crying on the ground, to die or not. Nobody cared.
A stranger passing by heard Kratos’s cries and picked up the blinded, wounded, suffering dog and took him to a local rescue group, BETA (Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). The rescue took Kratos to the vet, where it took herculean efforts to save Kratos’s life. In Greek mythology, Kratos is the epitome of strength and power; hence this dog's new name, because Kratos very definitely was not ready to die.
The story of Kratos went out over the Internet. Well wishes poured in from all over the globe, and many people donated money for the care of this wounded animal they had never and would never meet. One of many here in the United States who followed the unfolding story of Kratos was Bonnie. Living half a world away from this dog in need meant nothing to Bonnie. Kratos stole her heart.
Once Kratos was able to leave the hospital, he went into foster care at Michel’s house. Michel kept the world updated on Kratos through Facebook. Meanwhile, a determined Bonnie set about arranging to adopt a dog she had yet to touch. With help from BETA and a mountain of e-mails and messages, Bonnie finally received approval to adopt Kratos and bring him home to Georgia. Mona from BETA flew with Kratos on the long trip from Beirut to Germany and then finally, on May 2, to Georgia. Donna Segelken went with Bonnie to meet Kratos at the airport, and, well, you can see the happy ending for yourself at the road race June 11, when you meet Bonnie, Donna and Kratos. This courageous dog who fought back from the brink of death and was blinded by the cruel hand of man could have turned his pain into hatred for humans, but he did not. Not for a moment. Come out and meet Kratos for yourself, and in honor of his incredible story of survival, go out and run or walk the 5K, knowing your entry fee will go towards helping other animals with their own tragic tales.
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Bonnie went to share thanksgiving with her family.
He is .3 of a mile from the lake house..
first time I met him I busted out crying ,trying to bury it in my hands and turn away with Debby saying ..Kipp..Get it together..that was 3 mo ago
Now , tonight he was all jumping up and acting silly..
He has a limited space though.(nice house).bumps his head and keeps on doing what Kratos does...
Honored to have him in my Life! who exactly is Kratos, anyway? Kratos is a dog, but not just any dog. Sit down, because this story will amaze you.
Kratos is a native of Lebanon, Segelken relates. One day, Kratos got out of his yard and chased down a chicken. The chicken’s owner became enraged and shot Kratos several times in the face, striking the dog in both eyes. Kratos’s owner confronted the chicken’s owner, who offered Kratos’s owner $300 not to press criminal charges. The dog’s owner agreed and took the money.
Did he then use that $300 to get Kratos to a veterinarian for emergency treatment? No. He and the owner of the chicken, along with the police officers sent to the scene, all went their separate ways. And Kratos? He was left bleeding and crying on the ground, to die or not. Nobody cared.
A stranger passing by heard Kratos’s cries and picked up the blinded, wounded, suffering dog and took him to a local rescue group, BETA (Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). The rescue took Kratos to the vet, where it took herculean efforts to save Kratos’s life. In Greek mythology, Kratos is the epitome of strength and power; hence this dog's new name, because Kratos very definitely was not ready to die.
The story of Kratos went out over the Internet. Well wishes poured in from all over the globe, and many people donated money for the care of this wounded animal they had never and would never meet. One of many here in the United States who followed the unfolding story of Kratos was Bonnie. Living half a world away from this dog in need meant nothing to Bonnie. Kratos stole her heart.
Once Kratos was able to leave the hospital, he went into foster care at Michel’s house. Michel kept the world updated on Kratos through Facebook. Meanwhile, a determined Bonnie set about arranging to adopt a dog she had yet to touch. With help from BETA and a mountain of e-mails and messages, Bonnie finally received approval to adopt Kratos and bring him home to Georgia. Mona from BETA flew with Kratos on the long trip from Beirut to Germany and then finally, on May 2, to Georgia. Donna Segelken went with Bonnie to meet Kratos at the airport, and, well, you can see the happy ending for yourself at the road race June 11, when you meet Bonnie, Donna and Kratos. This courageous dog who fought back from the brink of death and was blinded by the cruel hand of man could have turned his pain into hatred for humans, but he did not. Not for a moment. Come out and meet Kratos for yourself, and in honor of his incredible story of survival, go out and run or walk the 5K, knowing your entry fee will go towards helping other animals with their own tragic tales.
Continue reading on Examiner.com Run "For the Love of Kratos" - Macon Animal Rescue |