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This is Christmas

Sunday, 20 December 2015, 18:00 BFH Uncategorized 15

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…a veteran who landed in the hospital in September after suffering a heart attack had 2 dogs, Bailey and Blaze, and no one to take care of them.
The situation was meant to be temporary. The shelter (PetSmart) would care for the dogs, while the owner was incapacitated.
But after weeks had passed, the dogs were put up for adoption.
These are good-looking, young, friendly, well-trained dogs, who should easily have found a home.

Their owner, upon getting out of the hospital, was so pleased to learn that they were still available

The man wanted his dogs back, but he asked for a little time to gather the $250 he’d need for adoption fees.
“This man was willing to sell his car to get the money,” Carrothers says.
That night, a staff member hatched an idea. A volunteer put up the cash. More staffers and volunteers bought food, toys and other supplies.
The man came back to the shelter and said he, again, needed a few days to find enough money.
But he was told that wouldn’t be necessary and that Bailey and Blaze were his.
“He was so thankful he shot a kiss to God for the blessing,” says Carrothers.
The donations haven’t stopped. Supplies have been coming in for the dogs, and for the man — gift cards for food and gas, among other things.
Carrothers says that she is proud to be part of this effort, to bring this loving family back together. And to make sure they can stay that way.
“It had everyone in tears,” she says. “You could just feel the love those dogs had for him. And there shouldn’t have been anything, especially money. that should’ve stood in his way to getting his family back.”

15 Comments on This is Christmas

  3. They boarded, fed and cared for his dogs for several weeks. When we board our two dogs, it typically costs around $50 per day (for two) and we provide food. They had no idea of whether he would return for them or not. $250 was a bargain in reality. In the end, they did the right thing.

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