In a quiet corner of Brooklyn, a little puppy named Buggy proved that even the deepest wounds can be healed with love. This is the story of how a broken leg turned into a new beginning, not just for Buggy, but for everyone who witnessed her journey of trust and transformation.
On a Monday morning, Marisa Grimshaw, a devoted rescuer with Mr. Bones & Co., received an urgent message that would change her life. Animal Care Centers of NYC had a puppy with a badly broken leg in desperate need of a safe haven. Upon reading the plea, Grimshaw was reminded of her own dog—Buggy seemed like a miniature version of her beloved pet. Without hesitation, Grimshaw knew she had to help. “I was immediately obsessed with her,” she recalls. “I was determined we had to bring her in.”
When Grimshaw arrived at the shelter, Buggy was a far cry from the playful puppies she’d expected to see. Instead, the small, fragile pup had a look of quiet despair, as though the world had already let her down. But when Buggy was gently handed to Grimshaw, the little pup’s response was clear. “As soon as they handed her to me, she clung to my shoulder,” Grimshaw remembers. “She just wanted to be held and hugged. She burrowed into me as far as she could.”
It wasn’t just a rescue—it was an instant connection. Buggy, despite her pain, instinctively knew that Grimshaw was her lifeline. The journey to the veterinary clinic was emotional for both of them. Buggy cried out in pain, but once she was in Grimshaw’s lap, the puppy fell silent. “Maybe not the safest thing,” Grimshaw admits with a smile. “But she stopped crying, and I held her as I drove.”
The following day, Buggy underwent surgery to repair the severe break in her thighbone. “She’ll have plates and pins in her legs,” Grimshaw says. “And it’ll be a challenge to keep a puppy still while she heals.” Buggy’s recovery will take time—at least six weeks—but Grimshaw is hopeful. “She’s young. Her leg will heal, and with love, so will her spirit.”
No one knows exactly how Buggy’s leg was broken. It could have been a fall, or worse, it could have been caused by someone who hurt her. But whatever her past may hold, Buggy’s future is filled with hope and healing. “Her leg, like her heart, will mend,” Grimshaw adds with conviction.
This is a story of redemption, trust, and the kind of love that only rescue animals can give. Buggy’s broken leg isn’t just a symbol of pain—it’s a testament to her resilience and the second chance she’s been given. And as she recovers, her heart will grow stronger, just like her body.
Buggy’s journey is a reminder that every rescue pet deserves a shot at love and a future filled with happiness. If you’re considering adopting, remember that sometimes the most unlikely of beginnings lead to the greatest of stories.
