Rescue Workers Find Swollen, Senior Dog – Heartless Owner Claims She "Doesn't Want That Old Dog Anyway"

Jun 09, 2019 by apost team

While many animals have a natural tendency to shy away from humans, dogs in need often seem to seek out their help. Thankfully, many people show considerable compassion toward injured, sick and older animals, maybe particularly when it comes to man’s best friend.

When one senior dog was spotted by a kind stranger in a California parking lot, that individual immediately reached out to professionals for assistance. When rescue workers from Hope For Paws arrived, the dog was clearly discovered to be in poor health.

In fact, the rescuers attempted to win the dog over with a cheeseburger, but the dog’s face was so swollen that he could not see or smell it.

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It soon became apparent that this poor animal was in severe respiratory distress and was having trouble breathing.

Despite his lack of sight and his poor health, he gradually moved closer to the rescuers. He even wagged his tail as a sign of gratitude. Once they could place a leash on him, they immediately transported him to a vet for medical attention. The rescuers called him "Wally" from that point on.

At the vet, the rescuers realized the dog was fitted with a microchip. They now were able to reach the dog's owner. But what they found was out heartbreaking.

The lady registered as the owner told them why the dog was in such poor condition:

“She said he lives outside where kids throw firecrackers at him and that’s why he keeps running away”, the rescuers said on their YouTube channel. "When we implied that she's a bad owner, she got mad, yelled at us, and said she doesn’t want that old dog anyway."

Thankfully, this was not the end of Wally’s story. The clinic nursed him back to health, and they eventually found him a happy, stable home. The new family even had another friendly dog to provide Wally with the companionship he so desperately needed.

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