When Dareth, a rescue advocate, drove through a West Virginia neighborhood, she spotted a heartbreaking scene: a sad dog, later named Buddy, tied up outside a home. Standing in the snow, his freezing paws shivered from the biting cold. With a desperate expression, he looked around as if pleading for someone to help him. Unable to shake the image of Buddy from her mind, Dareth called animal control, hoping for his rescue.
Refusing To Give Up On Buddy
Unfortunately, animal control informed her they couldn’t intervene since tying a dog outside was legal in West Virginia. Undeterred, Dareth spoke to the neighbors to gather more information about Buddy. They revealed that Buddy had lived with his family for thirteen years, always kept chained outside. One neighbor even cut a hole in the fence just to feed him. Though Buddy had managed to break free a couple of times and wander the neighborhood, he always returned home, where his owners continued to mistreat him. Hearing about Buddy’s tragic life, Dareth decided she had to confront his owners and convince them to surrender him.
She knocked on their door but received no response, making several attempts over the next two days to reach out without success. Feeling out of options, Dareth decided to take Buddy home with her. As she pet him, he melted in her arms, grateful for the love he had never received.
Dareth drove Buddy to the vet for a check-up, where he was diagnosed with Lyme disease and a severe urinary tract infection. His age was uncertain, but the vet noted his teeth were worn down from years of chewing on the metal chain. After sharing Buddy’s story on Facebook, Dareth’s friend’s parents, retirees considering adopting a senior dog, immediately knew they had to help him. Overjoyed, Dareth recognized that this loving couple would provide an amazing home for Buddy.
Living The Life Of His Dreams
Adjusting to his new home proved challenging for Buddy, who had spent his entire life outside. Initially, he refused to eat from his bowl, so his new parents resorted to feeding him by hand. With patience and love, Buddy slowly regained his confidence, realizing he had a family that cared for him. He now relishes going on walks and car rides, but above all, he enjoys curling up on his soft bed and playing with his stuffed toys.
Thank you, Dareth, for rescuing Buddy from his neglectful owners and giving him a second chance at happiness. Buddy now loves being by his family’s side, enjoying every moment to the fullest.
