New York Dog Hides Behind A Tombstone Until One Rescuer Gets Close Enough To See Why
Found terrified and alone in a cemetery, a little white dog named Todd was in rough shape. Now, thanks to a New York rescuer who understands what it means to feel abandoned, Todd is healing and waiting for his perfect forever home.
A Heartbreaking Discovery
There was a little white dog out in the cold who desperately needed help.
He was found standing all alone, hiding behind a tombstone.
Terrified and defensive, the small pup had clearly been left to fend for himself in the most desolate of places.
Seeing Past the Fear
Michael Favor, the proud founder of Pitbulls and Addicts, spotted the dog and immediately knew he had to intervene.
The dog was a little feisty at first, acting out of pure fear and confusion.
Michael didn’t blame him, understanding completely that humans were the ones who had put the dog in this heartbreaking position.
The Sad Reality of Abandonment
Looking closely at the dog, whom he named Todd, Michael could tell he hadn’t been cared for in a long time.
It was obvious to the seasoned rescuer that the poor guy had been dumped.
There was no way a dog in his condition had been living comfortably in someone’s house.
Building Trust on a Leash
Michael suspected that whoever had him previously felt embarrassed by his poor condition and chose to throw him out instead of surrendering him to a shelter.
But everything began to change once Michael managed to slip a leash over the dog’s head.
Todd seemed to instantly understand that this new person wasn’t a bad guy.
A Safe Space to Decompress
From that moment forward, the two were able to start building a relationship.
Michael gently placed Todd into his car, giving the exhausted dog a few minutes to finally decompress.
It was then that Michael got a closer look and realized just how rough Todd’s shape really was.
A Deep Personal Connection
For Michael, saving dogs like Todd is a deeply personal mission.
He feels a profound connection with broken animals because he knows firsthand what it feels like to be unwanted and abandoned.
Dedicating his life to these animals gives him a sense of worth and purpose that he had searched for most of his life.
Healing Physical Wounds
Todd’s recovery required immediate medical attention.
He had an open wound on his leg that just wasn’t healing on its own.
The little dog had to be hospitalized for quite some time to get the proper veterinary care he so desperately needed.
Waiting for the Right Human
After a few days in the hospital, Todd was finally able to return to the rescue to continue his healing journey.
Now, Michael and his team are searching for the perfect person to adopt him.
While Todd absolutely loves people, he prefers to be the only pet in the home and doesn’t get along with other animals.
Hoping for a Miracle
It baffles Michael that such a sweet dog hasn’t been adopted yet.
With millions of people in the New York and New Jersey area, he knows the right home is out there.
Todd is just waiting for that one special person to look past his quirks and give him the comfortable, loving life he truly deserves.
