20 Ecstatic Shelter Dogs On Their Way Home For The First Time

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20 Ecstatic Shelter Dogs On Their Way Home For The First Time

All of these dogs came from the Chicago Animal Care and Control, and LOOK HOW HAPPY THEY ARE TO GO HOME! Visit the One Tail at a Time Dog Rescue to learn more!

posted on December 11, 2013 at 10:54am EST

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1. du rec.

[sinkingfeeling]

2. Numbers 10 and 19 seem a little insecure, but I know they will be happy.

[awoke_in_2003]

32. Shelter pets can be that way...

but after a while they make the most loving pets.

[exboyfil]

60. Our little girl Aussie/BC/Sheltie mix (not sure which)

was terrified at the shelter, but my daughter saw something special. When we got her home she did not even know what a toy was. She was very afraid of me and any other men or boys.

I am happy to say that, while she still have some issues, she is very happy and is a constant companion to my daughter. She competed nationally in dog agility with her and my daughter getting top junior handler. She is a wonderful little girl (if a bit of a food thief).

We adopted another border collie two years before her, and he has been a wonderful addition. Not as bright as his sister but a loving companion as she tried to get used to being a real dog. My daughter hopes he will be around for her next dog after college so that he can bring that one up right.

Shelter dogs are the greatest. We adopted both at a year old. A great age to get a dog.

[NJCher]

3. that is so cool

Sublime is the only way to describe the facial expression in the OP's pic.

There is one at the link where the little guy looks a bit anxious.

It is amazing how animals know things. I was just reading this a.m. about a kangaroo who was injured by a car near an airport. He hopped to the second floor of the airport where there was a pharmacy and got treated.

There are other stories of cats, dogs, and other animals that know have gone into pharmacies for help.


Cher

[llmart]

4. This is so heartwarming!

This world would be a sad place without the companionship of pets. Please everyone, during this holiday season, make a donation, whatever amount you can afford, to your local Humane Society.

[tavalon]

19. Alas, this year, I will be spending the money I might have donated

to try and save my own dogs life or to make it as comfortable as possible. He was diagnosed with cancer last week.

[magical thyme]

21. I'm so sorry...

May he have a full recovery, or painfree, happy last days. I'm sure you will do what is best...

[tavalon]

24. I will this time

I made the mistake with my last pup of holding on because I didn't want to let go. By the time I did, his quality of life was nil. I will not do that to Oly. I want him to have quality, not necessarily quantity. As well, he's 13, which is old age for a Standard and he still loves walkies so walkies he will have.

[alsame]

35. You will know when the

time comes. I agonized over the decision and although it broke my heart I did what was best for her, not me. The ultimate act of love is knowing when to let go and give them peace.

Hugs for you and Oly, cherish the time you have left together

[tavalon]

64. That's the lesson Beatty taught me

Oly will benefit from it. As much as it hurts, when Oly is done, we will help him out. No dragging it out because it hurts the humans. This is going to be completely Oly centered.

[G_j]

25. Oh, so sorry,

loving thoughts to your companion and yourself.

[tavalon]

28. Thank you

[BobbyBoring]

47. Bummer

So sorry to hear that. I'm dreading the thought of what will happen soon as my White Shep is 14. I deal better with losing people that I do pets for some reason.

Hope all goes well

[llmart]

50. Oh, that is just so sad.....

I would do the same thing in your situation. You must take care of the pet who needs you the most, and right now for you it's your dog. I, too, allowed one dog to linger on longer than I probably should have, so in the future when my latest dog gets to the point where there's no quality of life, I will let her go peacefully. I just can't stand the thought of it though - can't even "go there" in my mind. I'll be devastated when she's gone.

Hugs to you in this difficult time.

[gollygee]

5. My kitty hated the ride home

she was in a carrier and was scared and got sick to her stomach.

But you should have seen her when she got home after she got cleaned up! She'd obviously never felt carpeting before. She kept feeling with her paw, at first afraid, but once she was secure enough to walk on it she loved it and rolled around on it, purring.

She was so sad at the shelter. Those poor animals. All they want is to be loved and be a part of someone's family.

[G_j]

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[classof56]

14. Oh, what a sweet puppy!

And a lucky one to snuggle under such a beautiful quilt. Thanks for sharing!

[tofuandbeer]

44. +1

[Beringia]

62. I tell my cat

his rescue story sometimes and he trys to get away. Does not like mushy stuff.


One of the anecdotes, my 2 cats were eating and this new cat jumped in the window and joined in. I was trying to find someone to take him, but then fell in love. I kept him in my bedroom that night and he was all snuggly. I also had my door closed. Then in the middle of the night, I heard hissing. He was hissing for some reason, so I got my broom and swept him out to the back door, opened it and swept him out.

Then, the next day, he was waiting at the back door step. I let him in. I figured he felt trapped and claustrophic and that is why he hissed. So I left the window open for him so he could come and go until he felt safe in my house.

I call him my Rin Tin Tin cat.

[dipsydoodle]

7. Similar here

An abused street dog gets a second chance.

http://www.wimp.com/dogchance/

Soundtrack is sampled from Snow Patrols Chasing Carsi.

[magical thyme]

26. I have 2 HopesforPaws Lucky Leashes

I keep them in my car for emergencies.

I love what they do, and have learned so much from their videos.

[passiveporcupine]

37. Seeing Ralph at the vet and how quickly he turned around

once he learned no one was going to hurt him, made me bawl like a baby.

[stage left]

42. I cried all the way through this.

And I'm a cat person.

[mountain grammy]

8. When I cuddle my little rescued mutt, I gotta wonder.. Who rescued who?

[mother earth]

12. :)

[Blue_Tires]

23. +1

Although I'll say the bichon we rescued was kind of timid and apprehensive at first...Luckily she didn't take longer than a few days to warm up to her new family and surroundings...

[ScreamingMeemie]

9. My brother rescued his dog from there...

Zeke was his best buddy and baby for 15 years.

He didn't really like anybody but my brother...but boy did he love my brother. I still miss seeing him jump 6 feet straight up whenever he laid eyes on him.

[warrior1]

10. sweet

[catbyte]

11. #10 just broke my heart. You can tell by looking at his eyes that he's had a traumatic life.

I so hope that it is now filled with love, joy, and kindness.

[redstatebluegirl]

13. Bless the humans who saved these wonderful animals from an uncertain future!

There is a special place in heaven (near the rainbow bridge) for those who rescue animals.

[tavalon]

20. Yay, I hope you're right

Because all of my animals have been rescues and I would be so happy to live with the rainbow bridgers until their family comes to get them again.

I would especially love it because I'm facing the strong possibility that my rescued Standard Poodle will be going to the Rainbow Bridge soon. Each of my dogs through my life is waiting there. I wonder what Oly will think of the little pipsqueeks (Oly is my first standard, but not my first poodle).

[redstatebluegirl]

33. I am sorry about your baby..

I just had to go through that a few weeks ago it is never easy. It helps to think they are waiting for me though

If you go before me look for Jazz, Henry, Daisy, Simon, Sammy, Ellie and Miss Muffet, they all love to play!

[tavalon]

65. Yeah, if there is a heaven, it has to include our furry friends

Otherwise, it's not heaven.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

15. Loved the first comment under the story

"God bless those of us who give a shit."

Amen.

[Glassunion]

16. Aww... I wish I could have a dog again. They're the best.

[ReRe]

17. You can tell which ones....

... were abused and/or neglected. I hope those eventually regain their trust in human beings and begin to thrive again. If I had one of the abused dogs, it would be in danger of being killed by my kindness.

[lonestarnot]

18. Beautius!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

22. *sniff*

:')

[MoonRiver]

27. So happy those babies have found their forever homes!

[djean111]

29. #19 - has me in tears. So happy he has gotten a home!

[Lochloosa]

30. This one kills me....so peaceful.

[benld74]

31. I gotz the wets eyez now,,,,

[NastyRiffraff]

34. How sweet!

I want one! But I already have a very selfish cat, so not sure how that would work.

[WHEN CRABS ROAR]

36. Our best family member, Frodo, was a rescue dog.

He gave us 11 years of unconditional faithful love.
We buried him Dec. 2nd, under his favorite sitka spruce.
Tears are flowing as I write this, god we miss him.

[SammyWinstonJack]

39. ...

[G_j]

40. hugs

true love is eternal

[stage left]

43. I'm so sorry.

[SammyWinstonJack]

38. Love love love dogs!

[SheilaT]

41. I sincerely believe

shelter pets are the best. I'm a cat person myself. For a while there I had three cats. One directly from the shelter, one from the vet (a stray brought into the office) and a third who found us.

Someday when I'm ready for a new cat, it's off to a shelter I'll go.

[11 Bravo]

45. It's a good thing I'm a tough-as-nails former combat infantryman. Otherwise ...

I might get a little misty here.
(Good thing I've got my rescue lab right at my feet. If any kind of salty wetness were to miraculously appear on my cheeks, she would immediately get up and erase the evidence.)

[llmart]

51. It just tells me that you're a good human being.....

There are many stories of dogs in war zones who gave great comfort to the battle weary soldiers and helped to keep them sane.

[shenmue]

46. Adopting a dog was the best $ I ever spent

She's in Dog Heaven now.

[BobbyBoring]

48. There's nothing more gratifying

at least to me than adopting an abandoned pet. We got a German Shepherd 2 years ago that was in a shelter after being in 4 homes. No one could handle him. He's a hand full, but he's shown us what love and attention will do.

[glinda]

49. I needed this. Thank you!

[Tansy_Gold]

52. I can't read these threads

Sometimes I have to hide them because just the subject lines are too painful.

but I am happy to rec this one, even if I can't read it.

[liberalmuse]

54. This isn't one of those.

The pictures are beautiful, though they might make you weep. I know what you mean, though. I can't click on things that allege animal abuse or anything close to it. I think a lot of people feel the same way.

[Tansy_Gold]

55. I want to save them all

And I can't.

I have three; had four but had to put one down a couple months ago. All rescues of one kind or another.

[liberalmuse]

53. When my sidekick of 15 years died.

I was having a real difficult time. My Chow had been there through some of the best and worst moments of my life. Always there, the loving and sometimes impossibly stubborn soul that she was. After that, I mourned, had anxiety attacks and cried. Then I started trolling the Humane Society website.

After a few months, I clicked and immediately fell in love with a dog, not that you don't fall in love with all of them, but this dog jumped out at me. I emailed my landlord right away letting her know I was considering getting another dog. Then I called my sister so she could go with me the upcoming Saturday. I wasn't going to adopt a pet just yet - I wasn't ready. I was just going to take a look. WRONG. When I saw him IRL, there was no way I was leaving without him. So I adopted him, and he was the sweetest thing. Very mellow. Until I put him in the car and closed the door. He literally changed his demeanor and seemed burst with joy, like he knew this was for real. The little guy played with me all the way home in the passenger seat. When we left the car, he trotted up to the house like he owned the place and made himself right at home.

He has some health issues. I took him for his initial check up and the vet recommended I take him to an internist after reviewing his blood work history. I was told he wouldn't live past 2 years, and there was nothing I could do about it, but it's been over 2 years and he's still here. He has such a zest for life and has been a joy to have around. I don't know how much time we have together, but we take it one day at a time. I hope everyone who is able will consider adopting a rescue. I can't even fathom the fact that we are allowing such beautiful beings to be treated so poorly, when they are capable of bringing such love and laughter into people's lives.

His profile is still up, LOL: http://adopt.dogtime.com/fizz-shih-tzu-dog-bellevue-wa-98005

Here he is now:

[G_j]

68. great story

what a beautiful photo!

[baldguy]

56. I guess DU's cadre of dog-hating lunatics just can't handle so much happy.

Orchid is OK with that.



This is a pic when I first got her home from the shelter.

[Scootaloo]

58. The exterminators sure seem awfully quiet on this one...

Maybe all the square-headed dogs scared them away?

[flvegan]

63. Where is the "like" to click on this post?

[Liberal_in_LA]

57. yay. I love this. Thanks for the thread.

[Blue Owl]

59. Hope

They haz it...

[Beringia]

61. Great pics

[Grateful for Hope]

66. I wish I could rec this many, many times.

K&R!

[pecwae]

67. Beautiful, beautiful!!

Thank you.