Hey...How about some GOOD news!

[PearliePoo2]

Remember the heartbreaking story of the little dachshund that was dropped off at a shelter with a note from his elderly owners asking that he be put to sleep because he was sick and they had no money for his care?
Here's an update!

http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2014/03/senior-dog-left-with-note-to-be-reunited-with-owners/

from the link:

Remember Harley, the senior Dachshund lovingly left at a shelter in a basket with a note from his elderly owners who could no longer afford to care for him? Rescue group Leave No Paws Behind took him in and found his family. The dog, whose real name is Otto, will have expenses for the rest of his life paid for by the rescue, and will be reunited with his family at the end of this month.

Less than a week ago, the 13-year-old Dachshund was left wrapped in a blanket in a basket outside Baldwin Park Animal Shelter in California. Attached to his basket was a heartbreaking letter:

“Our dog is 13½ years old. He is sick starting yesterday with bloody stools, vomiting. Had a skin disease for a few years. We are both seniors, sick with no money. We cannot pay for vet bills, or to put him to sleep. He has never been away from us in all those years. He cannot function without us. Please put him to sleep.”

Instead of honoring the request to have him put to sleep, the shelter contacted Leave No Paws Behind, a non-profit, all-breed, all-foster rescue group that specializes in senior and terminally ill animals. They took the dog in and called him Harley. He was taken to a veterinarian, who determined that not only could he be treated, but that he likely has a couple more years of life left in him.

Because Harley seemed so loved and well-cared for, LNPB wanted to find his owners to see if something could be arranged. Group founder and CEO Toby Wisneski reached out to the public, and his owners came forward after seeing their story on the news.

more at link..

[calimary]

1. Thank you, PearliePoo2!

This is lovely and welcome news! We all sure could use some!

[PearliePoo2]

3. Yeah...I have a lump in my throat and a couple of tears.

This is the kind of story that just sticks with me for a long, long time.

I have to go give my 14 year old rescue Border Collie (Pearlie..lol ) a big hug right now!

[Auntie Bush]

5. I had to get out the kleenex!

Such a heart wrenching story with a happy ending. Thanks for the update.

Looking for another one.

[shenmue]

2. So good to hear!

[laundry_queen]

4. omg, tears. that's wonderful. K&R nt

[PearliePoo2]

6. I wanted to embed the photo of the little dog with their handwritten note in my post...

But, dang-it...I tried but I can't do it, I don't have the knowledge!
Pictures really do say so much, I'm going to have to learn how to do this!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

9. Here ya go....

[PearliePoo2]

11. YES! THAT'S the one!

You are awesome and you rock!!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

13. No problem...

I know that some people are on pads and even smart phones instead of desktop computers so it's tough to copy and paste.

[PearliePoo2]

18. I tried that!

I right-clicked the photo and clicked "copy", then "paste" in the body of my post, but nothing..
I'm glad you guys have it figured out...I have to learn!
I'm just so thankful that the elderly couple has a TV and happened to see the news about their doggie!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

19. You have to copy the image LOCATION. Then paste that url.

[BooBrown]

7. 13 1/2 is NOT old for a dauchshund

Doxies are little dogs. And little dogs live longer than big dogs. I have three doxies -- and two of them are now over 18 years old. Sure, my boy is incontinent -- but belly bands take care of that. My girl lost an eye a few months ago and is half blind in the other -- but she gets around just fine.

But, yeah. I cried over that story, too.

[PearliePoo2]

15. Yeah, little dogs can live a LONG time!

I'm happy for you with your wonderful Doxie family!!
There's something about looking in their beautiful eyes that just makes me melt!

[Mojorabbit]

30. I lost mine this past year

He was six and came down with pancreatitis and was gone in under three days. This story really hit home for me and I am so happy it has a wonderful ending.

[PearliePoo2]

32. That's awful...condolences to you.

We have them for such a short amount of time...each day is truly special.

[malaise]

8. Lovely

Thanks

[Gothmog]

10. This is great news

This makes me smile

[sabrina 1]

12. That is wonderful news, thank you!

[Curmudgeoness]

14. Here you go, PearliePoo2. This is so tear-wrenching.

The video at the link talks about how hard this economy has been on senior citizens, and so many are unable to afford care for their older pets. But at least for this couple and their dog, help came.

[PearliePoo2]

17. There are really good people out there!

They even got the couple a donation of new tires for their car!
Man, when I read that the elderly lady told her little dog she was so, so sorry, I really lost it!
I'll bet that couple has tears of joy now, I'm sure they do.
This little guy is their baby and he's back home in someone's lap now.

[Curmudgeoness]

25. There you go again.

Making me tear up a second time in one day. I felt the same way as you did about how hard it must have been for them. This is one of the reasons that I donate some extra money to a charity fund that my vet keeps to pay for necessary care for pets of people who cannot afford the treatment. Pets should not suffer just because their parents are poor.

[PearliePoo2]

28. You donate to a charity fund?

WOW....you walk your talk!
Thanks for all that you do..over and over again.

Awesome you are...

[Curmudgeoness]

29. In fact,

I had the vet set up the fund. It never occurred to me until I was at the vet's office, and a man came in with a kitten who had been attacked by a dog. It had puncture holes in its body, and when the vet told him how much it would cost to treat the kitten, the man said he could never afford that and went to leave with that poor kitten. I couldn't watch that, and that was when I realized that there was a need for this. It was something that never occurred to me.

[UtahLib]

16. Such a precious little face.

I am so happy for them.

[Bigmack]

20. Hey... I don't come to DU for shit like this...

I come to get pissed at the TeaPublicans!

Who cares about a sweet little old dog, a sad story with a happy ending, kind people doing good things, and all that kind of crap.
......

Well.... me, actually.

Got something in my eye... both eyes.

[stage left]

27. This kind of thing gets me even more pissed at Teapublicans.

They're the ones who would joyfully gut Social Security and let the old and poor(and their pets)die.

[Dawgs]

31. +1. Stories like this is why a hate republicans. n/t

[mountain grammy]

21. Thank you for the update. Wonderful news.

[Stargazer09]

22. I'm glad that there's a happy ending!

Sad that the owners are struggling so much financially.

[yourout]

23. That part of the story really jumped out at me. And there are idiots in Washington that.....

think we should be cutting SS.

Heartless bastards.

[Liberal_in_LA]

24. thank u pearliepoo

[brer cat]

26. Thanks for sharing the good news.

K&R