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.”

  1. Janet Nash

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    The only thing sweeter than this darling little dog is the love he was honoured with in his last year. You are a wonderful family and I thank you for bringing affection to this wee fella.

  12. Sandy Keefe

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    First and foremost Thank you for being good humans to this beautiful defenseless innocent baby. You showed him love security and compassion for the time he had left in this world. I hope whomever abused him gets what they deserve. Karma. No one has the right to abuse torture eat beat fight kill any animal. They are not disposable. They have so much love to give. They are innocent beings.

  25. Joy L Carson

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    Had a beautiful Sheltie lady just had to have her put down a week ago very hard and miss her so much she was my fur baby!!
    What a caring heart you have to have cared for this little guy..

  32. Herb Pinkert

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    He sounded like a sweet little guy. Glad you let him feel love for at least a year. Don’t understand why people feel the need to hurt animals like this. I know if I ever see if happen I will make sure I hurt them more then they hurt an animal

  38. Dedette Magno Buhat

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    RIP Toothless, at least even if it was only for a short period of time, he experienced how it was to loved and be loved in return. Thank you, and may God bless ur family for sharing your home and extending your hands on taking very good care of this poor soul on the remaining days of his life

  47. Love SamDel

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    God bless you Cody…Kasie …mom and dad for the unconditional LOVE you’ve given beautiful precious TOOTHLESS…you are all truly a wonderful and kind people!!!

    May your beloved TOOTHLESS rest in peace!!!

  49. Lisa Dalton

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    What a beautiful story, thank you for giving him those memories to carry with him. God just got an amazing gift and I’m sure y’all will be together again one day to make more memories. God bless you and your family! I wish there was more people in this world that would do what y’all did for him. One day I want to open a place where all the homeless dogs old guys and of course puppies can just live their lives in peace and love. That is my dream, what is yours?

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