Woman Recognizes Kindred Spirit In Shelter Dog Who Shared Her Heart Condition

Apr 19, 2019 by apost team

Sue Blankenship was born with a condition known as Patent Ductus Arteriosis. The condition causes the arteries are connected to the heart to suffer from abnormal blood flow. If left untreated, the condition can result in congestive heart failure. Sue's condition improved years ago when she was blessed to meet a kindred spirit by the name of Mars.

Mars arrived in the state of Washington at the Humane Society after traveling from San Antonio, Texas. He was examined by a veterinarian once in Washington and it was determined the dog had a heart murmur. Mars also suffered from PDA. The dog's condition was fixable with surgery but funds would be needed to make that a possibility.

Sue learned of Mars and his condition from a neighbor. She learned the shelter was asking for donations so that Mars could have the surgery he needed.

Sue was heartened by the feeling a kindred spirit was near.

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Sue explains she had the same surgery 60 years before. She admits to having a hard time explaining what she felt at the time.

But she knew she and Mars were a match made in heaven. Sue says she asked everyone she could think of to donate to Mars' cause.

Both the campaign for donations and Mars' subsequent surgery was a success. Sue was ecstatic. She had only seen pictures of Mars online but already felt like he was family. She checked daily on the shelter's website to see if Mars was available for adoption.

There came a time when her daily search finally bore fruit and Sue went immediately to the shelter. From the moment she laid eyes on Mars she knew her hunch was correct.

The two of them were meant to be together.

Mars has the Spokane Humane Society, donors in the community, and his new mother Sue Blankenship to thank for the long and happy life he now has ahead of him.

Watch their beautiful story in the video below:

Were you happy about the end to Mars' story? Do you feel Mars is the companion Sue Blankenship needed? Don't forget to show this article and accompanying photos to everyone you know. They are sure to love this remarkable story.