What a sweet video and a sweet dog. George is a lucky pup! I would love to see more dogs rescued this way rather than find them dumped in the rural areas where I live.
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Peggy & The Girls <phrpg5@...> wrote: > > > > A Senior Chihuahua Facing Euthanasia Finds a Home > > > Things weren't looking good for Grandpa, until he met a man with a big heart > Watch the video, link below. This is a story about second chances. The > shelters in Southern California are overflowing with Chihuahuas and Pit > Bulls. You need only to look and you'll see Chihuahuas of many shapes and > sizes. When Grandpa was turned in as a stray at 10 years old, the chances of > him finding a home were slim. But when it comes to adoption, even older guys > get a second chance at a good life sometimes. > > > > Grandpa was aptly named because of his age. But even at his age, he still > has the spunk and energy of a puppy. Unfortunately, in the pet world he is > considered too old to be adoptable. While at the shelter, he spent most of > his time waiting. He was red listed for euthanasia and by a miracle was > pulled by the Lange Foundation. > The Lange Foundation, a rescue based in Los Angeles, promised to adopt out > Grandpa, not just to any home, but to the right home. Grandpa was happier, > livelier, and healthier under their care. He became a staff favorite and > even hung out around the office with them. Despite all their efforts to get > Grandpa adopted, no one took interest. > Grandpa waited for more than a year to find the right home. Finally, one day > Michael went to visit the Lange Foundation and fell in love instantly. He > adopted Grandpa and renamed him George. To Michael, George wasn't old. He > saw George as a young, energetic puppy with so much more life to give. > Today, George has a new home and a new life. He is happier and acts younger > than ever with his forever family. George is proof that you can teach an old > dog new tricks. > To learn more or to donate to the Lange Foundation, visit the website and > like" its Facebook page. > Watch their video after the commercial: http://videos.thepetcollective > tv/episode/grandpa-tails-of-hope-6591666/ > While your there, check this video out: 10 Chihuahuas with rage issues > http://thepetcollective > tv/anger-management-10-chihuahuas-with-rage-issues-video/ > Peggy > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: chihuahuas-dig...@yahoogroups.com chihuahuas-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: chihuahuas-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
