One rainy day, a woman and her son were walking past a park when they saw two tiny puppies on a wet blanket. The pups were emaciated, weak, and barely moving. They rushed the puppies to Sacramento SPCA, where one of the puppies sadly died on arrival.
The other puppy, named Petey, was so weak, they were unsure if he’d even survive. Since he was ice cold, they gave him warm fluids to help his blood sugar levels. He was very thin, he had ringworm, and he also had abrasions on his chin and neck.
Once he was a little more stable, they realized that he wasn’t able to walk or stand without falling over. They then realized that Petey has cerebellar hypoplasia, which means parts of the cerebellum have not yet developed. The cerebellum is the part of the brain which controls fine motor skills and coordination, so simple things like eating and walking are difficult tasks for Petey.
If he wasn’t rescued, he would have died at that park. Staff at the Sacramento SPCA refused to give up on him. They worked with him every day, and he had physical therapy daily to help him with everyday things that he has trouble with due to his disorder.
Petey has come a long way since he was a tiny pup. Today he is able to eat on his own, and also gets around on his own, despite his wobbling. The best part is that he was adopted by a couple who will always love him and will never abandon him just because he’s different. They understand what he’s going through, and they are here to offer their support, comfort, and unconditional love!
This heartwarming story just goes to show that we should never judge a book by its cover. Petey may have differences, but he’s just like any other dog! He’s rambunctious, energetic, and silly. He enjoys meeting new people and is such a sweet dog. He is still able to run around and play, and offers so much love. In return, he just wants to feel loved and safe. And now he is both of those!
Sue Marlowe
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Beautiful little pup
Lynn Malloy Pinkerton
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He’s cute
Nancy Logan
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WHERE IS THIS PUPPY AT
Mary Ann Hilton
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Hes cute
Elaine Nicklen
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What beautiful story and a very cute puppy ❤❤❤
Brigitte Hooks
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So so sweet !
Harriet SCicluna
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Very cute
Friendgap
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Amazing very interesting
Barbara Dort
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He so tiny and cute
Suzie Schulze
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So cute
Adriana Díaz Murillo
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Maria Helena Santamaria
David Owens Sr.
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He is beautiful
Marsha Talbot
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Beautiful little darling ❤️❤️❤️
Linda Jalca
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God bless you Petey and your new parents. I will never understand people’s cruelty towards defenseless animals.
Val Bracken
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Aww he’s so cute! !!!
Lisa Rucker McKown
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he’s beautiful lil angel
Coreen Gay
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So cute.
Carol Holt
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What a sweetie!
Inge Nordstrom
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He is adorable
Janet McCormick
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Petty is so precious ❤️
Corey Dixon
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I would too
Johann Scantlebury
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Caroline Bailey Morgan Scantlebury a very special pup indeed determination & unconditional love
Anne-Lise Kragh
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So cute little Puppy godbless
Becky Anagnost Brown
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Beth Osborne Piper, this made me think of your Petey.❤️
Fayne Korb
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So Happy he is accepted for hisself!!
So cute !!
Arlene Sumner
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What so desperate sick society. Too bad they weren’t abandon
Deanna Blanchard Geiger
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Adorable!
Judy Sam
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Very cute
Grace Kopec
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What great people you are for giving this dog a forever home. Happiness be with you always.
Aspen Mayes
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So sad but with a happy ending
Ethel Lenth
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Hes not different he’s precious
Trudi Elise Lichty
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God bless this precious baby always and forever and the ones that saved him and love him
Irene Wilmont
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Thank you both for adopting this beautiful puppy. He will love you forever
Lynne Polson
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I would not turn this dog away!!
Elizabeth Aragon
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Cutie!
Donna Green
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So cute
Vickie Updike
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Adorable! Happy he was accepted for himself. He’s so sweet.
Emma Wells
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That poor little baby so cruel
Kimberly Bell Word
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So sweet would take
Tihesha Brown
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I think he’s adorable. Those ppl that abandoned him shame on them…your evil and heartless ppl. But to the ones the rescued him and adopted him Bravo to u …and thank u.
Karen Gaither
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How could someone think he is not adorable? Who cares if his markings are not “AKC” .
Karolina Molnar
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very cute ‘
Sharon Theorine
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he is just as precious as all of the others
Barb Austin
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mine i wish
Pamela Forster
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♡
Rosemary Mckay
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He is beautiful big thank to all the wonderful people who saved and love him ❤️️
Sjoukje Lukassen
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Ach gossie dat lieverdtje
Maria Jordaan
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This puppy is so beatiful thank you
Thom Paterson
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Reminds me of Petey !
Tiz Brooks
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Hope all goes well for you in the future