Wish Archives - ILoveDogsAndPuppies https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/tag/wish/ The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs Thu, 02 Jul 2015 01:43:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Wish Archives - ILoveDogsAndPuppies https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/tag/wish/ 32 32 This Dying Veteran’s Last Wish Is To Find A Loving Home For His Service Dog https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/this-dying-veterans-last-wish-is-to-find-a-loving-home-for-his-service-dog/ https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/this-dying-veterans-last-wish-is-to-find-a-loving-home-for-his-service-dog/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2015 01:43:34 +0000 http://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/?p=7277 The saying “man’s best friend” couldn’t be any truer for Tristen and Kane. When doctor’s told Tristen that he only has months left to live, this army veteran was determined to find a loving home for his loyal service dog. Kane (a seven-year-old Doberman) and Tristen are more than just friends–they are best friends. Tristen was told that he had a rare form of brain cancer in March–which had already progressed to Stage IV when they discovered it. And this devoted owner couldn’t bear knowing that his best friend would be homeless once he was gone. “He is my heart. I don’t have much time left and it’s very important to me to know that he’s going to have a good home.” Tristen would not be able to handle losing his life and knowing that his best friend didn’t have a good home, so he made it his mission to find him one. It was his goal to find someone that could love and appreciate Kane equally as much as he did. Watch their touching story below, when Tristen was recently interviewed by a television station:

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]]> The saying “man’s best friend” couldn’t be any truer for Tristen and Kane. When doctor’s told Tristen that he only has months left to live, this army veteran was determined to find a loving home for his loyal service dog. Kane (a seven-year-old Doberman) and Tristen are more than just friends–they are best friends. Tristen was told that he had a rare form of brain cancer in March–which had already progressed to Stage IV when they discovered it. And this devoted owner couldn’t bear knowing that his best friend would be homeless once he was gone.

“He is my heart. I don’t have much time left and it’s very important to me to know that he’s going to have a good home.”

Tristen would not be able to handle losing his life and knowing that his best friend didn’t have a good home, so he made it his mission to find him one. It was his goal to find someone that could love and appreciate Kane equally as much as he did. Watch their touching story below, when Tristen was recently interviewed by a television station:

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]]> https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/this-dying-veterans-last-wish-is-to-find-a-loving-home-for-his-service-dog/feed/ 1 Scared Shelter Dog’s Wish Comes True https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/scared-shelter-dogs-wish-comes-true/ https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/scared-shelter-dogs-wish-comes-true/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:03:53 +0000 http://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/?p=4473 Last month, a three-year-old Pit bull mix from Tampa, Fla., was found tethered to a fence on a basketball court. Since no one claimed ownership of the dog and the pet’s true owners were nowhere to be found, the dog was picked up by Hillsborough County Animal Services. At animal control, the dog became depressed, scared and hid under his bed. Chances of him getting adopted were slim, until his photograph went viral. The dog, named Larry Bird, was a staff favorite. He was sweet and gentle but in the shelter he shut down and took cover under his bed. The dog seemed to trust no one and because of this he spent a weeks being overlooked by all potential adopters. The scared dog’s luck changed when a picture of him hiding under the bed went viral on social media. Immediately, hundreds of people starter calling and emailing Hillsborough County Animal Services inquiring about Larry Bird. On April 8th, 2015, after going through all adoption applications, the shelter made a decision and placed Larry with his perfect match. On that day, Larry was no longer the unwanted abandoned pet, instead he became THE DOG many solicited and hoped to take home....

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The dog, named Larry Bird, was a staff favorite. He was sweet and gentle but in the shelter he shut down and took cover under his bed. The dog seemed to trust no one and because of this he spent a weeks being overlooked by all potential adopters.

The scared dog’s luck changed when a picture of him hiding under the bed went viral on social media. Immediately, hundreds of people starter calling and emailing Hillsborough County Animal Services inquiring about Larry Bird.

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On April 8th, 2015, after going through all adoption applications, the shelter made a decision and placed Larry with his perfect match. On that day, Larry was no longer the unwanted abandoned pet, instead he became THE DOG many solicited and hoped to take home.

Congratulations on finding your forever home Larry!

 

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]]> https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/scared-shelter-dogs-wish-comes-true/feed/ 0 Make-A-Wish and Seeing Eye Give Little Boy Best Friend https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/make-wish-seeing-eye-give-little-boy-best-friend/ https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/make-wish-seeing-eye-give-little-boy-best-friend/#respond Mon, 05 Jan 2015 02:40:10 +0000 http://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/?p=1294 Zachary Steinbeiser is eight years old and all he’s wanted his whole little life is a dog to be his best friend.  In December, the Make-a-Wish Foundation and another group called The Seeing Eye came together to make this little boy’s dream come true. Zachary was born with a neural tube defect, which impaired his brain’s development.  He is autistic and suffers from ADHD and epilepsy, and having Whitley around will greatly improve his life. The Steinbeiser family was invited to go out to the Seeing Eye in Morristown, Pennsylvania from their home in Lansdale.  This is where Zachary and Whitley first met.  Whitley is a two-year-old Lab/golden retriever mix, and he newest member of their family. “We’re pleased to be able to match the Steinbeiser family with a bright-eyed, furry new addition to their home,” Seeing Eye Director of Canine Development Peggy Gibbon said. “Whitley is an exceptionally sweet and loving dog who will give Zachary many years of friendship and devotion.” Dogs that end up training at Seeing Eye are held to the highest of standards.  This is a very important job these dogs do, and just like with all things, not every dog makes the cut.  Whitley...

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Zachary Steinbeiser is eight years old and all he’s wanted his whole little life is a dog to be his best friend.  In December, the Make-a-Wish Foundation and another group called The Seeing Eye came together to make this little boy’s dream come true.

Zachary was born with a neural tube defect, which impaired his brain’s development.  He is autistic and suffers from ADHD and epilepsy, and having Whitley around will greatly improve his life.

The Steinbeiser family was invited to go out to the Seeing Eye in Morristown, Pennsylvania from their home in Lansdale.  This is where Zachary and Whitley first met.  Whitley is a two-year-old Lab/golden retriever mix, and he newest member of their family.

“We’re pleased to be able to match the Steinbeiser family with a bright-eyed, furry new addition to their home,” Seeing Eye Director of Canine Development Peggy Gibbon said. “Whitley is an exceptionally sweet and loving dog who will give Zachary many years of friendship and devotion.”

Dogs that end up training at Seeing Eye are held to the highest of standards.  This is a very important job these dogs do, and just like with all things, not every dog makes the cut.  Whitley may not have made the best Seeing Eye dog for a blind person, but was just what the doctor ordered for Zachary.  Many of the dogs that Seeing Eye takes end up as what they call “career change” dogs.  They’re not suited to the rigors of a full blown service dog, but very suited to be a special best friend to those that need one.

If you’d like more information on The Seeing Eye, you can visit www.SeeingEye.org, call 973-539-4425 or email info@seeingeye.org.

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