Finding Iris: Saving a homeless injured dog + an unexpected surprise!!! Please share

[Omaha Steve]

Last week Marta and I gave $20 to Hope for Paws and $20 to LAKE TAHOE WILDLIFE CARE, INC for taking care of the little burned bear cub Cinder.


http://www.upworthy.com/they-went-to-rescue-a-hurt-little-dog-hiding-in-a-bush-what-they-found-was-a-big-surprise?c=reccon3

Curator: Darcie Conway

There are so many stories that start out this way, but most don't have such happy endings.

If you ever decide to adopt a dog, check out your local shelter. Buying dogs from pet stores only increases the demand for the cruel puppy mills that often supply them. If you already have a dog, don't forget to get it spayed or neutered. It's the best way you can help prevent dog overpopulation.

Published on Sep 28, 2014

To make a small donation and help us save more lives, please click here: http://www.HopeForPaws.org
To adopt any of these family members, please visit: www.TheDogRescuers.com

Many times when you watch my videos it may seem like I just go to the rescue location and find the dog, but this is actually not true. The search for the dogs is a challenging part of it because they usually hide. Finding Iris was difficult, but it could have been dangerous... we didn't know how she would react when we entered her den, and there is always a risk when going to these rough neighborhoods in the middle of the night.

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TRANSCRIPT: Show Transcript

ABOUT:
Thanks to Hope for Paws for sharing this video and bringing attention to the issue of dog homelessness and overpopulation. For more info and stories, follow them on Facebook. They have an adoption link on their site, or you can check out your local shelter online. Here's a way to find out which kind of dog matches your personality best.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

1. Well, this certainly needs a kick

Another great outcome for this sweet dog. Thankfully, her puppies will not have to endure what Iris has. Really appreciate all you do, Omaha Steve. HopeForPaws, too, of course.

[Warpy]

2. And another kick

One thing I've found with rescued dogs and cats is that they know how close they were to disaster and they're damned grateful they found you.

In addition, non designer dogs and cats have generally more robust health and fewer problems associated with inbreeding.

[calimary]

4. All five of our babies are rescues. I've heard this before - that rescue pets know how fortunate

they are. And they appreciate it more. I could believe it, for sure. Especially looking at our dog and four cats!

Goldie, for example:

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[bbgrunt]

3. k and r.

[ColesCountyDem]

5. My basset and 2 of my 3 cats are rescues.

"Adopt, don't shop!"

[Dont call me Shirley]

6. Aw, so cute! Rescue and shelter dogs are the best.

[Voice for Peace]

7. aww, momma looks like a baby herself.

[tblue37]

8. I watch his videos almost compulsively. I worship the work they do!

Animal rescue is my main charity.