Many people say that adopting a fur kid from the shelter was the best thing they’ve ever done, as no other soul on the planet can show you the love or appreciation a stray can after you welcome them into your home! Many say rescue animals, specifically just know what you’ve done for them. They seem to have a deeper appreciation for having a good home because they know what it’s like to not have a loving home.
One man knows this very well. A man by the name of Andy Mathis is a Georgia veterinarian who in November of 2011 saw his local Animal Control set up a pardon week for dogs with the goal of being able to find them all homes and prevent euthanasia. Andy watched closely, but as the week drew to an end, he saw there were still some dogs who had not been adopted out yet. He took action.
Andy noticed one dog in particular, a shepherd mix who was very shy an not used to people. Shy dogs have a hard time getting adopted and Andy knew this. He adopted this shepherd mix and named him Jimmy. He also opted to foster a few other dogs that still remained at the shelter to make sure they had a brighter future, but what happened to Jimmy will blow you away!
Continue Reading And See The Video Of Jimmy’s Story Here!
Andy moved slowly with Jimmy, letting him take his time coming out of his shell, getting more comfortable with people and his surroundings, and slowly but surely, he made an incredible transformation.
Watch the video below to see the full story!
Feature Image Source: Andy Mathis
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