Unfortunately, this isn’t always what happens and, more often than not, a lot of people end up mistreating dogs. Just because they can’t talk doesn’t mean they can’t feel and just because they are unable to communicate with us directly, it doesn’t mean they don’t communicate. If we actually try to listen to them, we can see them have entire conversations with us, without the need to say a word.

The dog in this video was dropped off at a high-kill shelter when he was just a puppy, he lived through neglect and, as it is incredibly common in these shelters, probably he lived through abuse as well. He had to endure terrible situations to survive, and as such he became terrified of everything and everyone.

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This dog was abused for its whole life. Once she was rescued, she had a difficult time understanding what a loving touch was, so when she is stroked for the first time, she has a heartbreaking reaction.

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Thankfully this pup was saved from the abusive owner, but other dogs are not so lucky.

What’s incredible is how resilient dog are — after all that mistreatment, she still learns to trust, love, and be playful again!

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In February 2015, Coldwell Banker Real Estate joined forces with Adopt-a-Pet.com, the largest nonprofit pet adoption website in North America, to launch the “Homes for Dogs Project”, an initiative aimed at sharing resources to find homes for adoptable dogs.

“We have been so honored to make a difference in these pets’ lives”, said Sean Blankenship, chief marketing officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “There is a saying that you don’t adopt a dog, the dog adopts you. To think of how many families we have touched this year as a result of the campaign is truly humbling”.

Aside from hosting events and drives, the company is helping boost adoptions by showcasing the human-dog bond and all that our four-legged friends do for us.

Like this video, which tells the true story of Owen, a boy with a rare genetic disorder (only 40 other people in the world have it) that causes his muscles to constantly contract, painfully.

Haatachi was beaten, abused and left for dead on a railroad track. He lost his tail and leg from a passing train.

Owen’s in a wheelchair, Haatachi has three-legs.

The pair are inseparable. When Owen starts to have a muscle spams, Haatchi runs to him.

“Before I had Haatachi, I was afraid of strangers and I didn’t want to go out,” Owen says.

But after Haatachi, he wasn’t scared anymore.

“He changed my life and I really wanted to go out more,” Owen says.

The following video shows how adopting a pet can forever change the meaning of home and the lives of those who reside in it.

October is American Humane Association Adopt a Dog Month as well as the ASPCA’s Adopt A Shelter Dog Month. So if you are looking for a new best friend, check your local shelter or rescue   – we are sure he is waiting to go home with you.

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Hello there! Thank you so much for viewing this fundraiser. This is for my dog Bailey, a rehabilitated rescue dog who is a gorgeous 6-year-old Kelpie x Labrador. Bailey is a beautiful dog who requires $5,000 worth of surgery to his leg.  He tore his cruciate ligament in his right leg some months ago. I did not have the money for the very expensive surgery, so (with the vets supervision and agreement) waited to see if it would improve over time. Unfortunately it has not. 

This affects Bailey severely in that he struggles with walking. Depending on the day and the weather, he can’t get up on his own. It is progressively getting worse. He can only walk sometimes, and always with a heavy limp. He is constantly in pain, and often cries. Obviously, for a very active Kelpie cross who LOVES his daily walks and play times with his best doggie friend, Millie, this is horrible. He is on daily anti-inflammatories and painkillers. Our surgeon said that he has 7-10 years left of a good life ahead of him, so to leave him crippled is not an option. He will not be able to walk again without pain unless we have surgical intervention.

As his leg is growing worse, I am reaching out to the online community with an open heart, asking if anyone feels to help give this precious dog the happy life he deserves. Every little bit helps. I am hoping to book him into surgery in three to four weeks to prevent further damage being done.  The vet only accepts in full payment up front. The surgery is just over four and a half thousand, and the subsequent x-ray is around $350. (I can get a paper quote to scan into this page from the vet directly if you would like, please feel free to ask).

Bailey’s Story:
I adopted Bailey from a rescue centre when he was young. He had been severely abused; he had many broken bones and was deeply traumatised.  He was going to be put down because the rescue home believed that he was too damaged and would require too much rehabilitation to be adopted by anybody.  I came across his picture on an adoption website, and fell in love immediately with the little black dog with the saddest eyes you could imagine. I went to pick him up the same day, as he was due to be put down the following day.

It was a long journey to rehabilitation, a lot of work and a lot of love. It took him time to allow any kind of affection. Men were a big problem, as was any kind of hat or glove. He was never hostile, just terrified all the time.  The adoption centre believed the previous owners had tried to make him more aggressive, either to be a guard dog or for dog fighting… unfortunately you couldn’t meet a gentler dog, so they were unsuccessful. He was too scared to eat if we were in the room, and only would drink out of a shallow dish for a time (they believe that he was held under water to make him more of a fighter).

Fast-forward to six years later and Bailey is the most beautiful dog you could imagine. He is so loving, gentle and goofy. He has been completely healed of his traumatic past. I have had so many people say that he is the sweetest dog they’ve ever met, that they’ve never seen a dog so good with kids. He is so friendly and loving that they can’t believe his past history.

Bailey is a very beloved dog, who has many wonderful years ahead of him. Other than this problem, he is completely healthy and used to be very active before his injury.     During the surgery they will open up his leg, cut away the bone and rework the damaged ligament and joint. This is a very common surgery with a very high success rate. We will be going through the North Coast Veterinary Specialists, and our regular vet is Mountain View Vet.

Every little bit helps and is so appreciated. Anything to get me closer to the goal means him getting the surgery earlier and healing faster. Thank you so much for taking the time to read about my precious dog Bailey.

If you would like to help Bailey, please CLICK HERE.

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Diamond had been badly abused while she was being used to churn out fighting dogs and likely serve as bait to them. She was put in a shelter, and ended up with the person whom she needed and who needed her the most – the new mom who’s helping her heal from her life of terror. Diamond’s skin is too sensitive to be exposed to sunlight, so her mom makes her protective outfits.

Scars on Diamond’s head and body are from battery acid that was probably used to punish her because she wouldn’t fight. She wound up in Atlanta’s Fulton County Animal Services, whose dedicated staff work tirelessly to find good homes for all their animals. Volunteer Neely Conway posted a bio about her, hoping someone would give this wonderful girl a home.

Diamond loves Sushi…. the cat, that is!

Melinda McGuire was shown that post, and she instantly fell in love. Melinda was going through a rough patch, and had recently had to say goodbye to her 16-year-old dog. When she saw Diamond’s photos and stories she drove to the shelter and vowed to give her a home.

“I was scared, but I forgot about all the joy it brings.” she told Mashable.

Joy, yes, but also unforeseen hurdles. Diamond’s burnt skin was so delicate that she would require extra care when outside. Melinda puts sunblock and moisturizers on her now, but the first day in the sun was a lesson.

“Diamond had been with me about 5 days and was still very, very sick. This was the day that she went outside to lay in the sun, and I realized that wasn’t going to work because her skin was literally becoming too hot to even touch.  The Diva’s very first outfit was actually this ….. a Panama City Beach t-shirt, a bandana….. and a dishtowel.”

Melinda had spare fabric from making her granddaughter a princess dress, so she fashioned a babushka and cape for her.  Diamond wasn’t incredibly please after sitting so long for her first fitting, but she definitely became a fan of her new clothes and the attention they brought.

“If she had not enjoyed wearing her outfits so much, then I think it may have ended that day,” Melinda said.  “But I threw in a pair of the little kid’s sunglasses, and Diamond loved every minute of it.”

Thus, Diamond the Diva Dog.  In addition to protecting her skin from the heat and cold, her floral clothing has also helped protect Melinda and herself from the rude stares of judgmental passersby.

“I had been so worried about people’s perception of her – and I guess of me, as well. I already had one woman ask me why I had done that abuse to her, and I sure didn’t want anyone to assume that Diamond was aggressive on account of her appearance,” Melinda explained. “Instead, people kept coming up to us to ask if they could pat her or if their children could. She became an instant favorite at the vet clinic when she came in with her Sesame Street cape on and sprawled out in the middle of the waiting room.”

When she was first adopted, Diamond had a severe ear infection that required daily treatment for three weeks. Melinda got to be good friends with Dr. Michael Good, who launched the Homeless Pets Foundation, which pulls animals from kill shelters and finds them homes. Now Melinda is using Diamond’s celebrity status for this good cause.

Looking after rescue puppies all day is exhausting!

Here’s the Diva’s fashion show:

Well, not every one can be a winner…

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Wilson Martins Coutinho saved this pup. He’s famous in his home town of Rio de Janeiro for rescuing dogs from desperate situations.

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As a puppy, Susie was abused by her previous owners. They beat her, set her on fire, and left her for dead. She suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns on over 60% of her body. But she had a very strong will to live.
On the other hand, Donna also went through a very traumatic experience. She was viciously attacked by her neighbor’s dog, resulting in 50 stitches and a miscarriage.

Here you have a dog who is conquering her fear of humans, and a woman who is terrified of dogs, and fate brought them together. Who would have thought that these two would find comfort in each other.

The people at Bark & Co were so touched by Susie and Donna’s story they decided to give them a very special treat! Watch the video below and see how these two had the best day of their lives!

Awwww…what an awesome day! I am so touched by their story and how they fought hard to end animal abuse! They are indeed a perfect match! And these two definitely deserve to be spoiled!

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Emerson is finally happy with his new home and his loving owner! He may have lost his leg, but he found love!

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