As she gazed upon the sign, her heart felt heavy. In front of the Walmart, stood Patrick, a homeless man with a look of desperation in his eyes. However, unlike other beggars, he wasn’t holding up a placard begging for food or money for himself. Instead, his sign was requesting help for his closest friend. This scene touched her soul and inspired an act of kindness that could only be described as angelic.
In our society, it is not uncommon to see homeless people with their loyal pets by their side. While there are debates and criticisms regarding this practice, it usually only becomes an issue when the pet is put in danger. However, these individuals often go to great lengths to provide for their furry friends, making sure they are fed, sheltered, and have a place to call their own despite their living situation.
In Houston, Texas, a woman named Wilma Frice was touched by the sight of a homeless man standing outside Walmart. His sign was made from cardboard and read “Dog in pound, need help.” The message was simple, yet heart-breaking, as it showed the love and dedication of a pet owner who was experiencing tough times.
Patrick, a homeless person, wasn’t asking for help for his own benefit. He wasn’t looking for food or money from people who walked by him. Instead, he was making a plea to those with kind hearts to help his beloved companion, Franklin. Unfortunately, Franklin had been taken to the pound because Patrick couldn’t afford the $120 required to get him out.
Wilma Frice expressed her thoughts about meeting Patrick to People.com, describing him as a gentle and kind person who was going through tough times. She noticed a sadness in his eyes, similar to that of a young boy who had experienced a significant loss.
Upon receiving the necessary funds from Wilma, Patrick took to Facebook to express his gratitude and share a heartfelt message. As someone who is currently homeless, he was deeply moved by the kindness of Franklin and his owner. Patrick’s life’s work has been dedicated to helping homeless animals, and he hopes that his actions will inspire others to do the same. He reminds us that we all have the potential to experience difficult circumstances, and it’s essential to empathize with those who are struggling. Patrick is committed to ensuring that the animals he cares for have everything they need and never end up back on the streets. He feels grateful for the unconditional love he has received from these animals and hopes to continue making a difference in their lives.
Kindly take some time to spread this incredible story among your loved ones. It serves as a gentle nudge that extraordinary acts of kindness can come from unexpected sources. In times of need, an angel may just appear before us- just like what happened to this man.
Veterinarians warn of rising cases of mystery dog illness
Veterinarians are sounding the alarm as they see a growing number of coughing dogs.
Wendy Brown’s three golden retrievers — Bridge, Dooley and Lulu — are among the dogs who started showing symptoms earlier this November.
“Dooley started doing kind of this huffing and also seemed to feel quite lethargic,” Brown recalled to “Good Morning America.” “Not too long after, Bridge began to exhibit the symptoms. But his were louder, more boisterous. I thought it was his stomach because he made like a retching sound.”
Initially, Brown thought her pets had a typical kennel cough but when their symptoms didn’t subside, she knew it was something more serious.
“The vet started him on a 10-day cycle of doxycycline. Today was day 10 and he is not a lot better,” Brown said.
Brown, an Idaho resident, said she’s still not sure what could have caused her dogs’ illness in the first place.
While research is underway, veterinarians say the mystery illness is highly contagious and can be fatal. Reported symptoms so far have also been typical of a kennel cough and they include coughing, sneezing, nasal and/or eye discharge and lethargy.
“Instead of that dry cough where the dog felt good, it was now this wet cough where the dog felt sick,” Amanda Cavanagh, the section head of the urgent care service at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, told “GMA.”
Experts like Cavanagh said any dogs showing signs of consistent coughing should be brought to a vet to be examined.
“We can ultrasound the lungs to see if there is a problem that is related to pneumonia or the contagious pneumonia that seems to be going around,” Cavanagh said.
Cavanagh also recommends keeping any coughing dogs away from other dogs and for two weeks after the cough goes away.
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