Every day, countless dogs endure hardship, but it’s often the stereotypes that leave the most lasting damage.

From the false belief that Pit Bulls are unfit for adoption to the assumption that older dogs have little to offer, these ideas cause many loving animals to be passed over and forgotten.

One senior dog in Los Angeles, California, knows this pain intimately. Each time a visitor walked by, he was dismissed as “damaged goods.”

His journey soon reached thousands, and moved many to tears.

A Gentle Soul With No Takers

Philozoia , a Los Angeles-based animal welfare group, shared the story of Eeyore , a senior dog rescued from a shelter where euthanasia was a looming threat .

They described him with nothing but admiration:

“He is crate and house trained, kid-friendly, and would

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