Pappy Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 15 Before & After Pics Show The Difference A Day Of Adoption Can Make To A Shelter Pet February 3, 2015 by Arjun Walia. I found these pictures floating around on the web and had to share them. I grew up with a dog who was abandoned and dropped off at a shelter. He had many problems, so much so that it is highly doubtful that another family would have taken him in. He would have been euthanized. I have also grown up with a dog that was not adopted out of a shelter, and I feel that animals who are taken away from crummy, heartbreaking circumstances display a higher mollycan, sapphire, Shmoopie11 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thought I would post a few more pics in case people did not want to go to the article. WMJ77, Pheobe, old3dogg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaghettiwasted Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Too precious. That little guy all sprawled out on his bed is just the cutest. More shelters should do something like this. Really does show the huge difference you can make in a pup's life by adopting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 We got our guy from Teacher's Pets in Coudersport a few years back, he is such a great dog! These pics are awesome, thanks for sharing the information. They should add some pictures of the people who adopt too, you'd be amazed how much better an fur baby can make your day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollycan Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 They all actually look like they are smiling <3 disgruntled 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfan Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 That's a great message Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old3dogg Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Dogs are the best. Except mine. He's a pain in the butt. I recently renamed him In And Out. And I just typed this silliness to keep this post alive. I love my dog. Shmoopie11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Dogs are the best. Except mine. He's a pain in the butt. I recently renamed him In And Out. And I just typed this silliness to keep this post alive. I love my dog. nothing silly there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old3dogg Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 My next dog will be a rescue. But for now................ Buster99, Pompeii, sapphire and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster99 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 One of ours is a stray that adopted us. The other is a rescue that was abused. They definitely have issues, but I can't imagine what they went through before we got them. They are really loved (spoiled) now. I would take more if we could, but not in the budget. etsaunt, Shmoopie11 and Pappy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 We've had three rescue beagles. First two were older that only had a few years of life left with us. Current beagle is quite the dog and only 5, so she'll be around for a while. Pappy, Shmoopie11 and Bon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoopie11 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 This is making me cry. I have two rescues (evil cats though lol) and if I could have more I definitely would! My Diamond and Logan are such joy bringers to all of us. Diamond is our Momma cat. She takes care of us and Logan is the idiot grown kitten who just makes us laugh. Do not ever hesitate to adopt. Companion for life! Buster99 and spaghettiwasted 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Adopted pets are funny-almost as if they "know" they're finally with someone that actually wants them. One of our beagles dies after less than 14 months, from liver cancer. Vet told us the dog was sick for at least a year, if not longer and suspected previous owner gave the dog up instead of treating him. Second beagle was a very old fellow-adoption papers said 7 or 8, but he looked double that, and acted like a geriatric beagle! Great dog, followed me everywhere. We did have another for a short time that was incorrigible and had to go back because of increasing aggressive behavior including non-playful biting. Pappy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tinygyrl Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Our little barking beast wasn't exactly a rescue but the condition those poor pups were living in .... I wish I could have taken all 4 of them. Lately he thinks his name is enough be quiet and that my husband no longer belongs in "our bed" mine and the dogs that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MISS T Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Thank you to all that adopt!!! it is a wonderful experience! adopted 1 cat and the other found us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoopie11 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Our adopted spoiled children old3dogg, WMJ77, sapphire and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old3dogg Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Our adopted spoiled children I'll behave myself. Cute kitties. Shmoopie11, Bon and Pappy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 old3dogg and shmoopie had a good Idea posting their adopted pets. Here are mine. and the youngest Bon, Shmoopie11, old3dogg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I would have a farm if I could. Currently we have one dog (who was a rescue), a cat (who has been with us for over 15 years), and four turtles. I love them all very much and would take more in a heartbeat if I could. I would love to add a bird to our home, but my kitty cat would not appreciate that lol. I encourage folks to adopt/rescue. These fur babies really seem to know you are somewhat of their savior and the companionship and loyalty you get are irreplaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 old3dogg and shmoopie had a good Idea posting their adopted pets. Here are mine. and the youngest They are gorgeous! They are Rotties, correct? Those are one of my most favorites. They get a bad rep sometimes, but couldn't be more loving. All the pets posted are so dang adorable, y'all are making me want another one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 yep all three are rotties of a sort. The top right one is full blooded the other two are mix. Shmoopie11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old3dogg Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Those are adorable dogs Gator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now