Today’s good news story comes from Twiggy’s birthplace, Dog Ranch Rescue via Newsweek.
Woman Adopts the One Shelter Dog Nobody Wanted: ‘No More Waiting’
From left: Doris with her new family and a close-up picture of the French bulldog. She was left without a home at 9 years old but now has a forever residence.Photo-DOG RANCH RESCUE
A dog that was surrendered to a shelter because of a family allergy has found her perfect forever home.
“Her family, who had her since she was a puppy, had a baby, and the baby developed terrible allergies to her,” Laura Galloway from Dog Ranch Rescue told Newsweek. “They had to choose between the baby and Doris. It hard for Doris to lose her home like that at 9 years old.”
Dog Ranch Rescue in Anna, Texas, specializes in caring for French bulldogs, and when the heartbroken family reached out and explained their situation, the shelter took on Doris. Founded in 2014, Dog Ranch Rescue provides help for dogs from local shelters, strays and puppy mills.
Restoring dogs to good health and rehoming them, Dog Ranch Rescue works hard to ensure every animal finds their perfect forever home. Since the shelter opened, more than 2,000 dogs have come through its doors and found new, permanent families.
Finding the perfect home for Doris wasn’t easy, though. She didn’t get along well with other canines and needed someone who would understand the requirements with adopting an older dog, too.
“Our sanctuary is a wonderful place, and we take exceptional care of the dogs, but it’s not a home,” said Galloway. “We had her for months and months looking for a needle in a haystack.”
But the right owner appeared from an unlikely source when Clarissa Cardenas, in her early 20s, got in touch with Dog Ranch Rescue.
“When I got the application from Clarissa, I was a little concerned because she was younger,” said Galloway. “But, as I got to know her and listen to her heart—it made me want to cry.
“She didn’t have unrealistic expectations about adopting a senior dog and just understood what adopting a dog like Doris would take,” Galloway added.
Living in San Antonio, Clarissa let the rescue know that she was heading to Colorado on vacation and wanted to stop by. When Galloway met Clarissa, she knew the young woman would be the perfect pet owner.
“To have someone so young be so worldly, have wisdom of many years—it’s amazing,” said Galloway. “Then, when she came, Doris couldn’t have been happier to meet her.”
“No more lobby for Doris, no more waiting,” Galloway said in a post on Facebook, announcing the French bulldog’s new home.
The good news is that a special person, mature beyond her years, went out of her way to open her heart to a needy dog. Today’s JohnKu talks about wisdom and caring. I hope you have a terrific weekend.
Wisdom by John W. Howell © 2023
Measuring wisdom,
Is not a matter of years . . .
But how one behaves.
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Here’s to Clarissa and Doris, and here’s to a love that never gets old.
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Yes indeed. I’ll give an amen to that. 😁
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Boom!
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Happy endings give us pause to consider all the what-ifs that are in our life. Thank you for sharing this story and creating such a moment. Beautiful, John.
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Thank you for the lovely words, Gwen. 😁
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I’m always a sucker for a dog story. Yay for Doris.
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Me too. Thanks, Craig.
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Love stories like this.
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I do too, Charles.
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Like Craig said, I’m always a sucker for doggy stories! Thanks for sharing this good and cheering news, John. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs. 🤗💕😊
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I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well, Harmony.
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Gives you some hope for the future, eh?!
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I think so. Thanks, GP.
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Such a heartwarming story. Wishing Doris and Clarissa a happy life together. I’ve no doubt they will have that.
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I’m sure they will. Thanks, Joan. 😁
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Happy all the way around! ❤
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Yes indeed. Thanks, Annette.
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Do you know the Texas a capella group Home Free? I recently discovered them. Their music is great, and their videos are clever. This one certainly suits!
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Perfect, Linda. Thank you. 😁
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You know me, I love a happy ending. This was wonderful, John. Thanks so much for sharing! Enjoy your Friday.
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Enjoy yours as well, Jill. 😁
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Doris looks so happy with her new family! What a heartwarming story.
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It did warm my heart too, Teri. Thanks.
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A beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. From my own personal experience, I know the joy and challenges of rescuing a senior dog. Great job Doris.
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All our dogs have been rescues. They are so happy to get a forever home. Thanks, Lauren. 😁
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The vast majority of mine also.
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Yay for Clarissa, and HOORAY for Doris! A lovely happy ending and a great FRI-YAY post, John. Just the kind of thing I needed to read today. THANKS for sharing. (Great JohnKu, too, as always!)
Have a super Friday and an even better weekend ahead! 😀 ❤
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Thank you, Marcia. I think we all need a story like this one. I hope you have a terrific weekend as well. 😁
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😊
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Good news for both Doris and Clarissa. Your Johnku adds some insight into this happy story. Thanks, John.
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Thank you, Tim. I am totally surprised by when a youthful person show wisdom beyond their years. It is a very special event when it does happen. 😁
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Doris and Clarissa…I think they both hit the jackpot. Wonderful story, John.
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I think so too, Lois. Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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What a wonderful story, and a perfect JohnKu. Dog stories are the best.
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They are, Jennie. They make us all feel good. 😁
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I couldn’t agree more! 😀
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Aw, such good news all around! I do feel sorry for the family that had to give this pup up though — I can only imagine how hard that must’ve been.
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I agree. I would rather see an owner give up a pet than to continue to cause misery for both.
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I just LOVE this story, John! Thank you for sharing it. And your JohnKu is spot on … it’s not the number of years or the colour of one’s skin that matters … what matters is how one treats others. Happy Friday!
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John, such a heart-warming story. May there be more young people out there like Clarissa with a giving heart. Have an awesome weekend. 📚🎶 Christine
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Thank you, Christine. I hope you have an awesome weekend as well.
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I love HEA’s. This post makes my heart melt.
I’m so glad Clarissa and Doris found each other. Wonderful share, and a wise Johnku!
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Thank you. Mae. I’m glad you liked it.
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That’s very heartwarming, John. Have a fabulous Friday. Hugs.
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You as well, Teagan. Hugs back
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I cannot imagine what goes through an animal’s mind when they are abandoned. Thank goodness someone reached out with her heart.
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I can tell you how much Twiggy suffered with the loss of Lucy and that is nothing compared to being abandoned by by those you love and trust. Some dogs never recover.
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Several years ago I had two cats. When one died it was difficult to watch the other one. She suffered. I had to replace so many things that he had used because she wouldn’t use them. Like my dining room table. I cannot imagine what she felt but I grieved with her.
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The poor dear. It is very hard for them since they can’t talk it out and in most cases have no idea what happened to their sister. Twiggy would not eat or drink. We had to change her food and dishes and introduce her back to water which was done by giving her tablespoons full. She is better now thank heavens.
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I’m so glad this sweet pup found her new forever home.
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Me too, Denise.
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I love this story! I hope Clarissa, and Doris have many wonderful vacations and life together. 🥰
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I do too, Deborah.
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What a great ‘happy ending’ story. Love those!
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I do too. Thanks, Monika.
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What a wonderful story. I’m so happy for Doris to find a forever home with Clarissa. xo
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I think we all are happy, Darlene. 😁
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Dog rescues do such good work. Here’s to Doris getting a forever home with a caring new owner!
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I agree, Liz. It is heartwarming.
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I love this story, John. The dog rescue ranch in Anna is where my daughter has gotten two of her fur babies. They do great work!
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Yes they do. It is Twiggy’s birthplace too.
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I always love happy pet news:)
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Me too, Becky.
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It must have been so hard to have to give up Doris for the baby’s sake. How wonderful Clarissa arrived in her life!
My neighbour takes in old dogs to give them a loving last home before they make their way over the rainbow bridge. Their last one was a boxer named Barry White. He was a happy fella.
Good night, dear John!
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great story, Dale. Your neighbor is a saint. Good night, Dale
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She is. And her husband does his share.
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Such a sweet story, John. That is one happy dog in the photos. Often older dogs are better companions than puppies, but they get passed over. Lucy and Twiggy were fortunate to have found their forever home with you and the Producer.
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Thank you so much, Jo. I hope you have a great week.
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Awww, I’m so happy for Doris.
I’m also happy for Clarissa.
Yes, wise beyond her ears, as you allude to, in your JohnKu.
Wish I had been wiser! Wise as an OX!
🐂🐂🐂
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You are wise. Thank you for the wise old 🐂s
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Hahaha! Years… not ears.Although… who knows?
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Ears are important too. Especially if you rescue ear rings. 😂X
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…. or for hearing in general!
As for ear rings that need rescuing,
🦻ꭓ 💍ꭓ 🛟ꭓ
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🦻ꭓ 💍ꭓ 🛟ꭓ Here is to the rescue rings (except the one around the tub or collar.)
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Hahaha! 💋❦💋❦
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😊X 😁X 😂X 🤣X
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A very sweet story, John. 🙂 Thanks.
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Thank you, Betsy.
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What a beautiful and heartwarming story John. A loving couple, Doris and Clarissa. 🙂
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Yes they are.
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🙂
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