A “lovable” canine helped child animals at a Florida shelter — however the excellent news didn’t cease there.
“He was showered with love and treats from our staff,” the Titusville shelter wrote May 1 in a Facebook put up. “He then ended the day being ADOPTED!!”
The facility — the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Brevard — mentioned Doug began his subsequent chapter after he acquired a tough begin to life. He got here to the shelter April 1 after he was a part of a federal canine combating case.
“Despite the unknown hardships he faced in his first four years of life, Doug is the true definition of a survivor,” the shelter wrote.
After he was rescued, Doug grew to become recognized for being pleasant, playful and having a love for snuggling. He additionally acquired an opportunity to assist different animals, the shelter wrote on social media and in an e-mail to McClatchy News.
“Doug donated blood to help kittens in need,” the SPCA wrote. “Yes, you read that right! This lovable pup rolled up his sleeves (or rather, offered up his paw) to help his fellow kitten residents.”
The shelter, which retains getting new intakes this kitten season, mentioned “Doug donated blood so our medical team could make a serum to help the kittens heal and get on the road to recovery.”
Doug later was adopted, and his story introduced pleasure to a number of individuals who commented on the shelter’s Facebook put up.
“Great job Doug, a real hero deserves a life. Live the best one with your new family,” one remark learn.
”Yay!!! Doug !!! Our hero!!! Happy life Doug !!!!,” one other remark learn.
For its half, the shelter wrote: “It’s truly heartwarming and rewarding for our staff who get to witness dogs who’ve conquered unimaginable challenges become cherished members of loving families.”
Titusville is a roughly 40-mile drive east from Orlando.
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