We are a family of five, six if you count our little, red French bulldog. And he happens to be a boy, so Rosalie is definitely outnumbered. They reside in Central Texas but are native to Southern California.
The Mastaler family found themselves in the spotlight, but not in a way they could have ever imagined.
In 2015, Michael’s police dog attacked Hunter, their oldest son. The bite was so severe they were forced to amputate his left leg below the knee. Seeing their names and pictures in news articles and stories across the world was mortifying. All they wanted was privacy and to recover in peace.
As healing occurred and Hunter adapted, they felt inspired to share their journey of hope and finding joy. They knew they were more than a tragedy.
Instagram is where it’s at. We have been building a bridge to our community since June 2020 and we are grateful to have been able to connect with so many amazing people. Social media can sometimes (OFTEN times) be a superficial place, but if you want to get to know us, Instagram is where we strive to give an authentic look into our lives. Technology can be a blessing if we let it, and we want to use social media as a tool to educate, spread joy, and awareness. We also like to talk about books, because…well, I’m a writer, and every good writer reads!
