In our eyes, animal rescuers are superheroes. Most fight the uphill battle knowing it’s a job that pays nothing. Their “paychecks” come in another form.
They see animals that are suffering and unwanted, and do everything they can to give them better lives. They’re making a difference. That is their reward.
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One beloved animal rescuer, named Litsa, lived in a small town in Central Greece. She made sure all the animals she rescued were placed in loving homes.
If they couldn’t be, she kept them herself. Three of the animals lived with her in her home. But Litsa was very poor. She could barely afford the three dogs she took in.
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Litsa did what she thought she had to and set up a makeshift animal shelter in an abandoned house nearby. That is where she kept the other thirteen animals.
One tragic day, Litsa was brutally murdered by her ex-husband. She left this world with angel wings for all the wonderful things she had done for others.
When DAR Animal Rescue heard about Litsa’s tragic murder, they rushed to her home. She had said to her friends with DAR: “If anything happens to me please take care of my animals.”
And they promised they would. They kept that promise.
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First, they picked up her pets from her home, then they headed over to the abandoned house. The animals at the abandoned house were depressed.
They had been waiting for Litsa. That was their mom! They didn’t know what had happened.
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Because the area is so poverty-stricken, the DAR rescuers had nowhere to house all the animals.
For now, they would clean up the abandoned home, get the animals proper vet care and keep them company around the clock.
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The DAR rescuers worked tirelessly to make space in their shelter for the sixteen dogs and cats. After some time, they were able to move them to their shelter.
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While it is still so tragic what happened to Litsa, we are happy that her animals are being well-cared for. They are all healthy and happy but still wait for forever homes.
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Moore took Jackson to high traffic, busy areas so he could work with him while getting used to the noises and distractions around him. He had Jackson sit and stay. Then he had him sit and stay for a longer period of time. Then, he had him sit and stay while he walked away from him. He did this repeatedly UNTIL Jackson could be left on his own long enough for Moore to go inside of a store and get his errands done. Since dogs are not allowed in most stores, this was a better alternative to leaving him in a car where he could overheat. Plus, he wouldn’t be tied up, so if an emergency should happen, Jackson could run to safety.
The final stage was to get him to sit and stay WHILE wearing a sign around his neck. “Dad told me to wait here. Me waiting.” And Jackson is really good at waiting! Even with commotion around him and people walking up to say “hi” and give him pets, Jackson waits, FAITHFULLY for his human to return. Now that’s a GOOD BOY!
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Giving love and support to humans is something that some dogs do better than others.
While many dogs love everyone they meet and are willing to take treats or belly rubs from anyone, the pups we found are just the opposite.
These 10 dogs are some of the most loyal breeds on the planet. They are rock steady in their loyalty to their owner no matter what.
1) Akita
When the American Kennel Club (AKC) lists loyalty to describe the temperament of the Akita, you know they mean business. The beautiful double-coated working dog of Japanese ancestry is considered hardwired in protecting those she loves. They should be socialized with other dogs and people from the time they are puppies. Their silly, fun, but dignified personalities round out the loyal Akita.
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2) Boxer
This working dog is smart, full of energy, and oh so loyal to their family. They get along great with kids and have an innate instinct to protect their pack. He’s a watchdog with a heart of gold who oozes dedication to his owner.
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3) Skye Terrier
Known as the “small dog with the big ears,” this adorable breed hails from the Scottish Isle of Skye, hence the name. Whether you live in the city or the country, this small dog with a big personality is steadfast in snuggling, playtime, and remaining loyal to his owners.
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4) Beagle
This merry hound is friendly, curious and incredibly loyal. While he doesn’t mind the occasional couch potato time, this spunky pooch is energetic and merry. A fun fact about this hound: the breed standard is for 13 inches and under and another in the 13-15 inch category. No matter how you size him, these adorable dogs just want to cling to you.
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5) Shar-Pei
This wrinkly non-sporting breed is standoffish to strangers but very loyal to his owner. His ancient Chinese roots are part of the charm of the Shar-Pei. Regal, strong, and smart, if you want a BFF for life, this loose-skinned pooch may be the right choice for you.
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