A Dying Puppy Walked Up To A Man At Work. What Followed Is Completely Unforgettable.

by pawbuzz on in Dogs 132

It’s never too late to help a dog in need and give it the love it deserves. Most of the time we hear about puppies being rescued, but older dogs can benefit from it just as much. The story of Toothless proves just that. This is the tremendous bond that formed between Cody Leightenheimer and the dog he gave a second chance… and the life it deserved.

“I was working at a wood flooring factory a couple months after. I had an entire wing, basically, to myself. One day I was staining some custom furniture for my boss’s getaway Florida home when I looked at the other end of the hangar length building to see a little puppy. I instantly wanted to abandon post and grab the thing for cuddles but I had work to get done. This pup wasn’t having none of that though. He walked up to me and stared at me with his huge eyes. I pet him and noticed instantly that he was flea covered, matted and not in the best physical shape. As I looked closer I realized that he had a lot of gray around his muzzle, ears and face.”


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“I got him chicken-ish fast food during my lunch because he was so thin that I could feel his bones. I started sending these pictures to my wife planning on pleading to bring him home. I didn’t have to because she beat me to the punch.”


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“I thought that I would have to herd him away from doors all day until I could clock out and take him home. The little guy fell asleep on the floor and stayed there all day.”


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They took him home and cleaned him up, removing dozens of fleas. A visit to the vet resulted in this list of existing conditions: 1. Stunted growth from malnutrition. 2. Cataracts and one small pupil from blunt force trauma to the head. 3. Ulcers in his stomach causing vomiting. 4. Four oronasal fistulas in his mouth caused by his teeth rotting out of his head. 5. Completely deaf.


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They learned that he was a Shetland Sheepdog, somewhere between 8 to 12 years old. He weighed 7.3 lbs.


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132 thoughts on “A Dying Puppy Walked Up To A Man At Work. What Followed Is Completely Unforgettable.”

  2. Lisa Serena

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    Sometimes I think some dogs are really angels from God. They bring such love out of us. I love dogs and I want to thank this precious family for loving this unforgettable angel❤️

  8. Kathryn Prodan McCabe

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    Selfless people do give so lovingly to this helpless little creature. Thank you! In this world filled with never ending stories of ugliness, evil and hate it was so uplifting to read of the love you gave to this dog.

  17. Ed O'Halloran

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    Dogs know when they are loved. You and your family gave him the best loving year. He will always be in your heart. Thank you for giving him the best year of his life and sharing your story.

  25. Angela Paxton

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    Oh what a lovely story! What a sweet face! Bless u for saving her life & making the end wonderful for her! Hopefully u rescue another little soul! Wish more people would do this!

  30. Lesley Davidson

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    Thank you for making what life he had left so very special, he had all the love in the world and no better care could be given, he was such a lovely dog and got to find out what the word happiness really meant ❤️❤️

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