Man Travels To Several Shelters To Adopt His Neighbor’s Abandoned Dog

Some relationships are just meant to be. That’s why people say that the right dog will find you. Derek Schmit realized that after bonding with a stray dog in the neighborhood, who ended up having a home. But when the dog’s family refused to pick him up at the shelter, Schmit knew what he had to do.

Schmit didn’t rest until the sweet Pit Bull was home with him and his dog. The pup adjusted to his new home right away, proving that some dog and human companionships are destined to be.

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Family Abandons Dog

Doakes, the stray Pit Bull, first met Schmit’s dog named Dexter when he was wandering the neighborhood. The two dogs loved each other and would regularly play together. Sometimes, Doakes waited by Schmit’s house so he could play with his new friend. But one day, Doakes was nowhere to be found.

Schmit later found out that someone in the neighborhood owned Doakes. The pup was taken by animal control, but the family didn’t want to pick him up, so they left him at the shelter. Schmit couldn’t let Doakes feel unwanted, so he made four phone calls and traveled to three shelters to find the Pit Bull.

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When Schmit finally found Doakes at a shelter, he recorded a heartwarming video of their reunion on TikTok. The dog stares at him as he approaches, as if he was expecting him to come.

“You can tell he recognized me,” Schmit wrote. “All the other dogs are barking, and he’s just like, ‘Is that really him?'”

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Where He Belongs

Now, Dexter and Doakes get to play together forever. Schmit continues to post adorable videos of the duo on TikTok, and it’s clear that both rescue dogs are where they belong.

Schmit also revealed that he has since relocated after adopting Doakes. He said he didn’t trust Doakes’ former family, and his dogs deserved a better place to live.

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“Previous owners left him on the streets,” Schmit wrote. “He was picked up by animal control. I adopted him from [the] shelter. Sold my house and moved away. I didn’t trust the people. They were in and out of jail. I also relocated to a much nicer location [with] a fenced-in yard for the dogs.”

As a Pit Bull, Doakes’ life could’ve ended at a shelter if Schmit hadn’t saved him. But Schmit knows that all dogs deserve love, regardless of their breed. Doakes and Dexter are the sweetest dogs ever, and they’re lucky to have a human who cares about them so much.

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@sunnyvaletrailerpark3 shelters and 4 phone calls later. I found the neighborhood dog and adopted him, We gave him the life he deserves ##dexterdoakes♬ original sound – Chris Klemens

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Selma Blair’s Service Dog Has Heartwarming Graduation Celebration

Actress Selma Blair was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in August 2018, a year after her rescue dog passed away. The central nervous system disease can disrupt communication between the brain and the body, making everyday activities a struggle. Blair went through three years of treatment for her MS, and now she’s in remission.

Even though the most challenging parts seem to be over, life won’t be the same for Blair. So, she’s been working with a service dog named Scout, who will make her life a little easier. To celebrate Scout recently graduating from service dog training, Blair made an adorable post about him, including the cutest graduation photos.

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Meet Scout!

Blair recently introduced Scout, the English Red Fox Lab, to her followers on Instagram. She has been working with Scout through Doggie Does Good Service Dogs for the past year and a half. He helps her with her mobility and other obstacles that her MS causes.

“It has been a year and a half in the making, but today my new partner, Scout, and I graduated! We are now a service dog team,” Blair wrote. “Thank you to his trainer Courtney and the whole team at @servicedogs_ddg.”

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Along with a heartfelt caption, Blair posted several photos of her and Scout celebrating the pup’s graduation. In some images, he even has a tiny graduation hat.

Before Scout was in the picture, Blair went through many treatments, including chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant. Even though her MS is currently in remission, she will still benefit greatly from having a service dog by her side.

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A Service Dog Team

Blair has been an advocate for MS over the years. So, while she’s thrilled to finally have a dog by her side, she wants to ensure that everyone knows how to be respectful around service dogs. She reminded her followers not to approach her and Scout since it can be distracting.

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“He is very handsome and friendly, but if you see me and Scout, and we are working (which he really always is, as am I) then give a smile but please don’t approach. Distractions really set me back. I am building stamina and coordination with the aid of this special dog and training!” Blair wrote. “I am excited for this time to focus and settle and get out of the house more. I am so happy to have him.”

Blair is excited to be part of a “service dog team,” and she promised to share updates on social media. No matter how rough things get, she’s more confident now that she has Scout to look after her. The pup looks so enthusiastic about taking on this important role!

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Boston Terrier Stolen On Christmas Miraculously Returns During Interview

Danny Thomason was on his way to a Christmas dinner when his worst fear happened. The Texas resident stopped at a gas station on Christmas Day with his Boston Terrier named Yogi. When Thomason stepped inside to pay for gas, he briefly left Yogi in the car with the windows cracked. But within a few minutes, Yogi was stolen.

The magical holiday quickly turned into a nightmare for Thomason. He never made it to his Christmas dinner, and instead, he kept wondering where Yogi was and if he was safe. Luckily, a few days later, he was reminded that miracles do happen.

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Stolen on Christmas

Thomason is retired and lives alone, so he and Yogi are inseparable. Yogi joined the family five years ago when he was a puppy, and it was like love at first sight. Losing Yogi was just as heartbreaking as losing any other family member for Thomason.

“It was just me and him. We go everywhere together take trips together, so it’s just like losing your child,” Thomason said.

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It was Christmas morning when Yogi went missing. Thomason was devastated and had no idea what to do without his furry friend. The manager at the gas station showed Thomason the security footage of the incident. Thomason explained that the video showed a man getting out of a truck, taking Yogi, and putting the pup in his vehicle before driving away.

Thomason filed a police report with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office as quickly as possible, but Yogi didn’t return in time for Christmas with his family.

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It’s a Miracle!

Two days after the tragic situation, a news channel interviewed Thomason. Thomason got a call from the sheriff’s office during the interview, saying the undercover deputies found Yogi. It was perfect timing!

“You can just imagine getting your child back after being kidnapped. It’s just the greatest gift,” Thomason said.

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Now, Thomason is making up for lost time with Yogi. He has been taking him to visit all the family members who helped search for him. Thomason was also able to thank the deputies who helped locate the pup. The undercover deputies had been led to a home where Yogi was seen, and they later recovered him at a different location.

Charges for Yogi’s kidnapping will be filed soon. Thomason will be extra careful with his pup from now on to ensure that they’re never separated like that again. Pet theft is more common than people realize, so it’s important to be extra cautious with your dog in public.

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Man’s About To Return Shelter Dog When He Read Previous Owner’s Note

A man had finally settled into his new town, but something still felt missing from his life. He thought getting a companion in the form of a shelter dog might help. So he did just that. He went to the shelter where a black Lab named Reggie needed a home. But they didn’t hit it off right away.

The man gave it two weeks (the amount of time the shelter said it may take for the dog to adjust to his new home), but it just wasn’t working out. Maybe it was the fact he was also trying to adjust to a new situation. Maybe they were too much alike. But then the man started going through Reggie’s stuff, and that’s when he was reminded of a letter the previous owner had left with the dog. That’s what would end up changing their lives dramatically.

 

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Pregnant Pit Bull Refused To Give Birth When Foster Mom Sees In Her Ultrasound

Chris and Mariesa are the ultimate dog lovers. They already had 12 dogs but welcomed 3 to 4 more. Here’s our story of how these love-sick doggy parents met their 12th dog ever, Jackson.

 

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Chris and Mariesa’s visit to the shelter turned out to be just the stroke of luck one dog needed.

Storie, a heavily pregnant dog, refused to go into labor at the county kennel because she felt uncomfortable giving birth in the shelter conditions.

Mariesa and Chris were looking for a dog to care for, one they could take home right away, who was close to giving birth. They saw a small terrier in a shelter with a swollen belly and knew this was the one.

 

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When they took Storie to the vet and had her ultrasound done, they were surprised to find she was harboring 12 puppies inside her.

The couple quickly began preparing a kennel in their home as they were expecting Storie to go into labor in a couple of days.

To their surprise, Storie went into labor that very night, just 18 hours after being picked up from the shelter. She was truly just waiting for a loving home to give birth in!

 

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Storie and the couple welcomed 12 new puppies into the world. Chris and Mariesa already had their eyes on one puppy each to keep before putting the rest up for adoption.

 

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With the help of Pibbles and More Animal Rescue (for whom the couple fostered Storie), all the puppies found new loving homes. We are so happy people like Chris and Mariesa exist in this world. We need more dog lovers like them!

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Dumped Dog Tired Of Cruel Humans, Starts Living Like A Hermit And Avoids Everyone

The 4-year-old Poodle Terrier mix never had a good experience with humans in her life and this made her incredibly fearful of them. From the time she was about 1 year old, Abby (a.k.a. The Desert Dog) roamed the deserts of Southern California alone for over 2 years, becoming an Internet sensation earlier this year when she was finally captured and taken to Long Beach Airport Animal Shelter.

 

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A woman from a mobile home park community had been feeding and grooming Abby, who had matted fur and limited vision. The woman was worried about Abby’s survival after she found the cat’s plight on Instagram.

Abby had eluded this rescue team for two days and even ran up a tree, but she finally cooperated and was captured by them. Falling only once, the sensitive dog willingly gave her trust to. . .  Continue Reading >>

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Dog Trainer Shows No Sympathy After Horrific Video Goes Public

WARNING: Content depicts animal abuse and may be sensitive to some readers. 

A dog trainer in the village of Black Creek, Wisconsin, was recently exposed after a horrific video went public. Surveillance footage from the facility showed Allen Burnsworth abusing a dog named Odie. The awful video quickly gained popularity on social media, causing Burnsworth and his dog training business to receive a lot of backlash.

Burnsworth still hasn’t apologized or even owned up to his mistake. Dog parents are worried he’ll continue abusing dogs no matter what happens to his business. So, victims and other dog lovers are spreading the word as much as possible.

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Animal Abuse Exposed

Burnsworth is the owner of In Touch Dog Training. In a recent clip from surveillance footage, he can be seen “training” Luke Janssen’s dog named Odie. However, Burnsworth’s form of training is blatant abuse.

In the video, Burnsworth picks the dog up by the leash, which is attached to his collar. He holds the pup in the air for a few moments before swinging him around and slamming him against the ground. Then, poor Odie cowers as Burnsworth seems to order commands at him.

“If someone saw something like that happening to my dog I would want to know,” said Shaunna Herrick, an employee who quit after the incident.

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As it turns out, Odie isn’t the only victim of this man’s dangerous training methods. The business had many bad reviews about dogs arriving home injured, but the owner removed some of them. A group of former clients also started a Facebook group to share the word about this inhumane business.

Dog Trainer Shows No Remorse

Burnsworth refuses to apologize or admit that what he did is wrong. He argued that he did what he had to do because the dog was nipping at other staff members. Janssen said that Odie was in training for some aggression issues, but Burnsworth’s actions are no way to train any dog. If anything, it will only make an aggressive dog’s behaviors worse.

“The clip that is out there is 55 seconds or 54 seconds — however long it is, less than a minute — of dealing with an aggressive dog that was attempting to bite, and attempted to bite several of the trainers, and they asked me to step in and try to help,” said Burnsworth. “We’re being railroaded by social media. It’s crazy. We have received death threats.”

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This incident is currently under investigation, but that hasn’t stopped Burnsworth. At first, he began shutting down his business, and he even listed it as “permanently closed” on Google. But now, he seems to have opened it back up despite everything. Burnsworth is even trying to make people feel sorry for him.

It’s unclear if the investigation will make a difference, but dog lovers won’t give up. With lots of people spreading the word and sharing their experiences, justice will hopefully be served. Burnsworth should never be allowed to care for someone’s dog again after his disgusting actions.

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Army Mom Returned Home And Waited By The Door Calling For Her Dog

Army mom Janna Berger just returned home after being away at training for eight months, and she didn’t want to keep saying goodbye to Murphy. She started thinking about him every day while gone, but her time had finally arrived.

 

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Murphy stayed with Janna’s parents while she was away, waiting outside of Mom’s room to see her. The reunion was special, everyone knew that.

 

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Murphy started barking as he approached his mom. He could see the leash in her hands and the familiar blue shirt, but it felt like a dream. Had she been gone that long? After taking a deep sniff, he realized that yes, this was really his mom!

 

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Abandoned Puppy Was Freezing To Death Outside, And Had An ‘Unlikely’ Savior

It’s only natural for us, as humans to feel drawn towards animals. We love to give our affection and support to these wonderful, innocent creatures. However, we’re not the only ones on this Earth that reach out to protect suffering animals; volunteers at animal shelters and wildlife rehabilitation centres work tirelessly each day in order to help rehabilitate homeless animals.

 

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Some animals have been known to save those in need.

A puppy was abandoned in the freezing street. It seemed to be a newborn and according to locals, his mother was nowhere to be found.

She was pleasantly surprised when her mom got her a stuffed animal that looked just like the goose she had seen in the picture playing with the baby.

Unlikely animal friends take the internet by storm, as seen in this photo where Mama Goose seemed to be cuddling with her Pup- Goose.

 

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These mother goose and puppy vs. wolf illustrations provide a heartwarming reminder that we should help those in need. For example, this poor pup could have died if not for the kindness of a human providing food and shelter to him.

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UPDATE: Corgi Sealed In A Box Inside A Porta Potty Finds Home For Christmas

Update 12/22/2021:

The Corgi mix rescued from a sealed box in a Porta Potty is doing better than ever! MSPCA-Angell has named her Princess Loo, and since no one claimed her after a week, she went up for adoption.

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It’s no surprise that this adorable pup found her forever home almost immediately. The shelter said that hundreds of people applied to adopt her, so they were able to carefully assess each applicant to find the perfect fit.

“We are so very grateful to everyone who inquired to adopt the sweet girl. With the abundance of wonderful adopters, we were able to match her with the most perfect home for her personality and needs given all that she’s been through. It’s all love from here on out, Ms. Loo,” MSPCA-Angell wrote on Facebook.

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A woman named Donna adopted Princess Loo. The shelter believes that Donna will provide the pup with the quiet, patient home she needs to thrive. Princess Loo has had a rough life up until now, so she deserves to have a special Christmas with her new loving family!

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Someone found an innocent Corgi mix abandoned at a construction site in Brookline, Massachusetts. They heard barking coming from an unusual place, so they called the police, which likely saved the dog’s life.

The 22-pound dog had been inside a mop bucket box that was taped shut inside a Porta Potty. Luckily, the dog was fine since someone found her in time. But she is terrified and trying to decompress from the stressful situation. Police are determined to find the person responsible.

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Abandoned in an Elaborate Way

When officials arrived at the scene, the dog had managed to free her front legs from the box, but she was still trapped inside. They brought her to the Angell Animal Medical Center for further evaluation. Vets confirmed that the dog is healthy despite everything, so MSPCA-Angell took her in.

“The dog is unharmed and stable, but frightened — and is now resting at the MSPCA’s Jamaica Plain adoption center,” the humane society wrote on social media.

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At first, the dog seemed very worried, but she’s starting to come around. After a few days of care, she seemed much sweeter and more relaxed. She has been kind and loving to the people caring for her, and they think she’s about five years old.

Mike Keiley, an MSPCA spokesperson, said their next goal is to help this dog get to a place where she’ll never be abandoned again. They never want her to feel that fear and discomfort ever again.

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The dog didn’t have a collar, identification tag, or microchip. The humane society will wait one week for the dog’s owner to reach out, and if they don’t come forward, she’ll be put up for adoption. Several people on social media have already expressed interest in adopting her.

“These situations are always perplexing to us and disheartening for us to see,” said Keiley. “That’s a scary experience for an animal to go through. I think certainly in the wintertime, especially the cold plays a factor in addition to the other parts that are dangerous for the animal.”

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This situation happened near Colchester Street in Brookline. Detectives are reaching out to residents in the area to see if they have any security footage related to the dog’s abandonment. If anyone knows something about the dog or the owner, they can contact the Brookline Police Department at (617) 730- 2730 or the MSPCA at (800) 522-6008.

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