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🐾 Rescue Glow-Up: Bambi

Friday, July 04, 2025 | By: The PAWtographers

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Breed: Golden Retriever Mix
Gotcha Date: August 12, 2020
Adopted From: Murray Calloway County Animal Shelter
Rescue Location: Murray, KY
Furever Home: Naples, FL

Meet Bambi – From Broken to Beautiful

Bambi’s story began in heartbreaking conditions—rescued alongside two other dogs from a suspected backyard breeding operation. Their puppies? Likely used as bait in dog fighting. Bambi was in the worst shape: her skin was raw and blackened from infection, her body emaciated and sagging from repeated pregnancies, and her heart, quite literally, burdened by heartworms.

She was labeled a hospice case. A few months, they said. Just keep her comfortable.

But Bambi had other plans.

The Glow-Up

With a new name and a soft landing, Bambi began the slow and steady process of healing. What started as a final chapter turned into a brand-new book—full of sunshine, laughter, and wiggles.

Now thriving in Naples, Florida, Bambi is a glowing example of what love and second chances can do. Her silky coat shines, her eyes sparkle with mischief, and her favorite pastimes include being silly, soaking up attention, and living the kind of life no one thought she’d get to.

Nearly five years later, Bambi isn’t just surviving—she’s thriving.

What Makes Bambi Unforgettable

It’s not just Bambi’s transformation that makes her unforgettable—it’s the way she looks at her momma, Nicole. That unwavering love. That quiet loyalty. And let’s not ignore the megawatt grin Nicole flashes whenever she’s with Bambi—the kind of smile that tells you everything you need to know about their bond.

They’re not just a rescue story. They’re a reminder that sometimes, the dog you save ends up saving you right back—with joy, laughter, and a love so bright it shows in every frame.

Tagged & Tail-Wagging

📸 Photographed by: The PAWtographers
🐶 Shoutout to: Murray Calloway County Animal Shelter

Have We Photographed Your Dog Yet?

If your pup has strutted their stuff at one of our events or had their own private session, you might already be sitting on a Glow-Up story of your own. And if we haven’t photographed your dog yet… why not?! Seriously. Here’s your sign (and it’s shaped like a biscuit). Let’s make magic—and memories—together.

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