Unfortunately, some individuals employ derogatory labels to criticize others, but no one has the right to demean individuals based on their physical attributes, and this principle applies not only to humans but also to animals. All creatures, irrespective of their differences, must be accepted for who they are. However, some people fail to grasp this and obsessively judge the appearance of animals under specific conditions, even if they weren’t born that way.
This is the story of Alan, a handsome one-year-old Boxer and mixed-breed dog who was born with a genetic condition that causes his nose to be crooked and tilted to the right when he closes his mouth.
Alan is a rescue dog adopted by Johanna Handley, 41, of Godalming, England, after she found him abandoned in Doha, Qatar.
“Puppies can say anything they want, but Alan is our dog, and we know he’s lovely and genuinely special,” Johanna adds.
Johanna was concerned about her pet dog being labeled as ugly, so she came up with the idea of creating a social network account to counteract the negative comments. Alan, and fortunately, the results were spectacular.
To make things more challenging, Johanna created the account “Alan the Wonky Dog” to address individuals critical of her pet directly.
“I’ve had a lot of negative feedback on Alan’s looks. Some have promised me that they would send money to me so he could have surgery to fix his face, but there is no way,” Johanna explained.
Alan has become one of the most well-known furry friends on social media, with over 141,000 followers and over a million “likes” on his posts.
Johanna’s goal has been to show how wonderful her dog is on the inside, regardless of his outward appearance. She encourages people to embrace and adopt rescued dogs with special needs, as they are creatures deserving of lives filled with love and care.
“I had him evaluated by a veterinarian for surgery because I was concerned about his future and potential respiratory issues, and the veterinarian told me that he is absolutely healthy. His nose and jaw would have to be broken and fixed. It would be unbearable agony for something just lovely. There’s no use in putting him through that,” Johanna remarked.
Johanna has faced the criticisms of her furry companion with amazing courage and affection. Her comments and messages have been quite complimentary since she opened her account.
“Everyone adored him,” Johanna stated.
Johanna feels relieved to have rescued him. He is the missing member of her family.
Alan’s story is very touching; let’s help his owner spread the word about adopting these unique puppies by sharing it.