They were shocked to see the chilly, damp puppy. He shivered as he sat on a chain. There was muck all over the place. He didn’t even have a water or food dish, and the chain was too short for him to accomplish much.

We hear tales like this all too frequently. A family gets a dog only for the purpose of placing him in every unthinkable setting, outside, in a sequence: cold, rain, and relentless heat. It’s ruthless and brutal. But this is the only existence Hank is aware of. When rescuers received a call from a worried neighbor, they realized they had to intervene.

They were shocked when they arrived to Hank’s residence. He sat in a row in the freezing rain. There was muck all over the place. He didn’t even have a water or food bowl. Which family would abandon such a dog? Because the authorities were involved, the rescue organization was prepared to take Hank with them that day!

The rescuers received some bad news at the vet facility. Hank wasn’t feeling well. He had distemper, which has a 50% chance of survival. The poor puppy was starved and anemic. His system had been infiltrated. This means Hank will require a lot of one-on-one attention. The rescue organization requested assistance over social media.

The two women were eager to bring Hank home. They volunteered to keep an eye on him throughout the clock. Hank not only received meds, adequate shelter, and food, but he also received a lot of love. His new mothers made that he attended all of his doctor’s appointments, ate correctly, and slept soundly (on the sofa or on their bed, not on a sequence outside!)

Hank eventually felt the reception and slept off.asleep. He spent his days relaxing. He was sick and frail, yet he still waggled his tail and sat on his mothers’ laps. And, while Hank was young enough to enjoy a long life, his old owner wrecked that for him. Hank continued to decline despite receiving adequate care from puppyhood, including immunizations and sufficient nourishment.

While Hank’s death is painful, knowing that he spent his last time feeling loved may be considered a success in and of itself. Every dog deserves to enjoy a happy life. This is how Hank found happiness. He crossed the rainbow bridge in his mother’s arms, whispering, “We love you, Hank.” Sweet boy, rest in peace!