You may laugh, but years ago, our two dogs adopted a stray who had been dumped out on our road; they played chase through the fence, licked ears, and just got along famously. No one local seemed to know him and the choke chain around his neck was so tight it had to be cut off with bolt cutters so we weren’t at all interested in returning him to his former situation (more like protecting him from it). He didn’t have sense to stay out of the road, so we took him into our fenced yard to stay with our crew and named the fierce-looking fellow “Clyde”. He might have looked like a rottweiler on the outside, but on the inside, he was pure marshmallow fluff. Beau and Tina already loved him, so we knew he was in his forever home.
There are deserving humans in need of adoption too. A harder sell than an appealing animal. Best is when both come together at the shelter to take care of one another.
codycab over 4 years ago
Dogs are not just man’s best friend.
Sue Ellen over 4 years ago
Sweet Winky!
wiatr over 4 years ago
I don’t think the cats would appreciate that if I did it too.
amethyst52 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Hachi was as loyal as Greyfriars Bobby. :)
!!ǝlɐ⅁ over 4 years ago
Given that this dog has likely been neutered, adoption is all that’s left! >B^)
over 4 years ago
Dogs are such a blessing.
Zoomer&Yeti over 4 years ago
Animals are so sweet and thoughtful.
GSD Mom Premium Member over 4 years ago
You may laugh, but years ago, our two dogs adopted a stray who had been dumped out on our road; they played chase through the fence, licked ears, and just got along famously. No one local seemed to know him and the choke chain around his neck was so tight it had to be cut off with bolt cutters so we weren’t at all interested in returning him to his former situation (more like protecting him from it). He didn’t have sense to stay out of the road, so we took him into our fenced yard to stay with our crew and named the fierce-looking fellow “Clyde”. He might have looked like a rottweiler on the outside, but on the inside, he was pure marshmallow fluff. Beau and Tina already loved him, so we knew he was in his forever home.
jessegooddoggy over 4 years ago
Is our sweet Winky getting a friend?!!!!
Hooligan918 over 4 years ago
I watched that movie years ago, and I still tear up when I think about it.
Teto85 Premium Member over 4 years ago
The real story, not the Richard Gere movie, is even better.
willrowe over 4 years ago
I love these stories. Thanks, Snow, and thanks, Mr or Ms Shepard. Will Rowe
noreenklose over 4 years ago
https://ccgov.s3.amazonaws.com/portal/557058a95b9bd.jpg
https://www.cuhumane.org/portals/0/RotatingImages_984x450/bnr-foster-homes-pets.jpg
JH&Cats over 4 years ago
There are deserving humans in need of adoption too. A harder sell than an appealing animal. Best is when both come together at the shelter to take care of one another.