Don’t Judge a Dog by their Looks: Tally’s Story

When you first meet Tally, you see a large, strong American Bulldog - the kind of dog some people might glance twice at. Sadly, because of her size and appearance, she’s faced unfair assumptions when she’s been out and about with her foster family. She isn’t a banned “bully breed,” but to strangers who don’t know better, she looks like she could be.

In the UK, certain breeds like the Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, XL Bully and Fila Brasileiro are banned, and sadly this has led to stereotypes about many other big, block-headed dogs. But dogs are individuals, not labels. And Tally is living proof.

Despite a heartbreaking start - overbred, neglected, and found in a terrible condition - Tally has blossomed in foster care since joining the One Wish Dog Foundation family. With love, patience, and plenty of vet visits, she’s healing inside and out. And what shines through most is her gentle, trusting nature. She loves people, thrives on affection, and has shown nothing but kindness to those around her.

Her foster family says she’s a joy to have at home: relaxed, sweet, and surprisingly low maintenance for such a big girl. She enjoys her cosy spot on the sofa just as much as a walk in the fresh air. And when she’s out and about she’s desperate to say hello to new people and enjoy even more cuddles.

Tally’s journey reminds us all not to judge a dog by how they look. Behind those big paws and broad shoulders is a gentle soul who just wanted to be loved. Labels can be misleading, but kindness never lies.

At One Wish Dog Foundation, we believe every dog deserves the chance to show their true selves - just like Tally has.

If you would like to make a donation to enable us to help even more dogs like Tally then please click the link below.

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And if you think you have space in your heart and your home to help us save the lives of even more beautiful dogs then why not explore our website for details on fostering and adoption. We’d love you to be part of the One Wish Dog Foundation Family. Thank you!