I’ve always believed that no matter what kind of life a dog has had, they still deserve the chance to be loved and cherished by someone.
Even if they’ve suffered abuse and react out of fear, or if they’re old and unwell, they still have the ability to heal and learn to trust again.
It’s really up to us to offer them that second chance, but sadly, too many people are hesitant — and that’s why so many dogs in need continue to wait in shelters.
Rudy’s journey was no exception. He was an older dog with paralyzed back legs, but everything would begin to shift once someone special came into his life.
A Volunteer Steps In To Help*
When a volunteer visited Rudy at the Nevada shelter, she saw that h e spent most of his time lying on his bed , barely moving.
Although the shelter staff had wo