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Being A Dad To Foster Kittens Changes This Depressed Dog For The Better

A woman who used to foster dogs and cats is sharing the story of how foster kittens changed the life of her furry-friend who went from being “the saddest dog” to a playful and happy pooch.

Claudia Papp, or more famously known on her social media accounts as “houstonfosterdogmom”, is sharing the story of her rescue dog, Chapo, and how fostering kittens changed his life for the better.

Papp shares Chapo’s origin story and his “kitten medicine” in a series of TikTok videos she started uploading on September, during the pooch’s Gotcha Day anniversary.

Life was not as good to Chapo prior to meeting Papp. The dog spent four years chained up before animal control found him.

Papp shares with SWNS that because Chapo spent a long time chained in a yard and neglected, he had developed a skin infection, has intestinal worms, and a fractured set of teeth from chewing on his chain.

After being rescued, Chapo was sent to a kill shelter. Papp then saw a video of Chapo looking sad and immediately decided to foster him – giving Chapo a second chance at life, and at a loving forever home.

When Papp picked him up at the shelter where he came from, he was “the saddest dog on his last day [before being put down].”

Papp said, “For months, progress was slow and I began to worry about him.”

She then realized that the pooch liked the company of Papp’s cat.

@houstonfosterdogmom those kittens will never know how much they did for him, but Chapo is so grateful 🫶🏻 #hopecore #dogsoftiktok #kittensoftiktok #catsoftiktok #dogandkitten #pitty #transformation #rescuedog #thedodo #lovestory ♬ Jacob and the Stone (Slowed) – Emile Mosseri & sped up + slowed

“I decided to say “yes” to fostering a sick kitten and let Chapo help me take care of her,” she explains. “And then I realized Chapo was coming out of his shell because of her so I just kept fostering kittens for them, and for him.”

Papp fostered a total of six kittens for Chapo, “it was the medicine I never expected,” she said.

“Those kittens will never know how much they did for him, but Chapo is so grateful,” she wrote on a Tiktok video caption, which has now garnered over 2 million likes.

Papp also shares that Chapo is her 48th foster dog, “and the only foster I’ve ever adopted for myself,” she reveals.

She explains why Chapo was the only foster she decided to officially adopt, despite having fostered a lot of lovely dogs and cats.

“I’ve fostered a lot of animals and I’ve seen A LOT of trauma on these animals, but something about this dog… he is just absolutely magical and I couldn’t let him go.”

Today, Chapo has “officially made up for lost time”. He now lives a safe and happy life with Papp where he is able to run freely in his own backyard, be with friends (his foster kittens), and just be loved by his hooman every day.

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‘A Heartbreaking Sight’: Animal Shelter Finds Bait Dog Covered In Wounds Dumped In Rock Pit

A Miami-based animal shelter’s volunteers find a “heartbreaking sight” after coming across a bait dog covered in wounds dumped in the middle of nowhere on Sunday, October 20.

The Sunshine Animal Rescue shared the heartbreaking story on TikTok which has since garnered 2.3 million likes and over 10 million views.

According to the animal shelter, they found the bait dog at the Rock Pit, an area known for dumped pets.

“Our hearts shattered as we realized just how alive and thriving dog fighting still is here in South Florida,” they wrote in the caption.

They explained that they routinely come in the area to check for any abandoned animals. In their TikTok post, the animal shelter wrote, “nothing could have prepared us for the horror that we found today”.

“At first, we thought he might be another stray, but then reality hit us hard—he had been used in dog fighting, chewed up from head to toe, his belly and the insides of his legs torn up.”

In the video, the dog can be seen approaching the volunteer’s car, asking for help.

“Despite everything he’s been through, this sweet boy came right up to our car, looking for help—trusting, hoping. It’s unimaginable how after so much abuse, he still believes in kindness,” the animal shelter wrote.

And despite being abandoned with all the wounds in his body, the black dog was still wagging his tail and was as sweet as one can be.

“His body tells a story of pain and cruelty, but his spirit? Still so kind, so gentle.”

@sunshineanimalrescue Today at the rock pit, our volunteers came across a heartbreaking sight. A male pup was wandering, looking lost and broken. At first, we thought he might be another stray, but then reality hit us hard—he had been used in dog fighting, chewed up from head to toe, his belly and the insides of his legs torn up. His body tells a story of pain and cruelty, but his spirit? Still so kind, so gentle. Despite everything he’s been through, this sweet boy came right up to our car, looking for help—trusting, hoping. It’s unimaginable how after so much abuse, he still believes in kindness. We’ve been rescuing animals from this area, a place where unwanted pets are dumped, trying to TNR cats and provide supplies for businesses to care for these forgotten souls. But nothing could have prepared us for this moment. Our hearts shattered as we realized just how alive and thriving dog fighting still is here in South Florida. We are bursting at the seams with rescues, running out of space and resources, but we couldn’t just drive away. Not from him. We need your help more than ever. Please, if this post does anything, let it remind you to never give animals to just anyone. Vet them. Otherwise, this is what happens. He’s suffered so much, but he still has hope. Let’s show him that kindness wins. We can’t do it without you. Donate now to help save him and so many others like him. Link in bio💔😞 #animals #petsofinstagram #rescuedogs #dog #dogsoftiktok #puppies #puppiesofig #adoptdontshop #shelterpets #rescuedanimals #doglover #animalrescue #animallovers #animalcare #doglife #petstagram #animalshelter #adoptme ♬ original sound – xavier

They also shared that the dog was so hungry but so happy to see the volunteers, despite all of the underlying medical issues he had.

“To be failed by humans… but still so sweet and trusting, we don’t deserve dogs,” Sunshine Animal Rescue wrote.

The animal shelter reveals that their volunteers immediately brought the dog to the Town and Country Animal Hospital to get checked and receive treatment.

“Our rescue is small and very over capacity right now, but we were not going to be more humans to fail this sweet boy,” the animal rescue said.

Volunteers decided to name him Hersh, but the Sunshine Animal Rescue wrote, “We think Trooper might be a better final name for this sweet and tough baby.”

After getting checked at the vet, Sunshine Animal Rescue reveals that Trooper is positive for leptospirosis and heartworm. He is also anemic, has hookworm, roundworm, tapeworm, and whipworm.

Furthermore, the animal rescue also reveals that the dog is currently hospitalized and “his life is on the line right now.”

And because of his critical condition, the animal shelter is asking for donations to help him recover and heal.

The animal shelter wrote, “The journey ahead will be difficult, but with your help, we can ensure he gets the care he needs to heal, both physically and emotionally.”

You can help Trooper in his healing journey and other animals at the Sunshine Animal Rescue by making your donation here.

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Bald Dog Found Next To A Deceased Dog In An Empty Field Recovers And Goes To A Foster Home

An animal shelter in St. Louis, Missouri shares the story of Cardi B – a bald dog they helped rescue, recover, and find a foster home after being left abandoned in an empty field in July of this year.

“Sadness surrounds us,” that’s how the Stray Rescue of St. Louis started their Facebook post for a bald dog they helped rescue in July.

The animal shelter shared that a Good Samaritan was driving when they pulled over to the side of the road after seeing “a lone crate set in the tall, green grass.”

“It is empty, but there are figures beside it,” the animal shelter wrote. “As you approach, you cover your mouth with your hand. Next to the crate is a dog that has passed away, hit by a car. And next to him is an old dog, missing all of her hair, and suffering from a broken pelvis. She can’t get up or walk.”

After the terrifying and heartbreaking scene before her, the Good Samaritan became so angry but made sure the dog gets the help she needs.

“Thankfully, the finder made it her duty to help them. She is a hero. She called all over but couldn’t get anyone to help this dog,” Stray Rescue of St. Louis continued.

Thankfully, Stray Rescue of St. Louis got a call from the Good Samaritan a few days after she found the dog. “She named the female Cardi B, and she brought her to Stray Rescue for emergency medical care.”

Initially, the Good Samaritan who rescued Cardi B, Sarah Barney, made a post about the dog’s situation but got no rescue interest.

Thankfully, her good friend, Julie Christofferson, shared the story on her Facebook, which helped them get help for the dog.

Christofferson shares, “She [the dog] wasn’t alone, sadly her sweet pup friend did not survive and she didn’t leave his side.”

She also shares the condition they found Cardi B in. She said, “her condition is absolutely horrific.”

She explains that Cardi B had ‘unbelievable’ hair loss from thousands of fleas and has burns all over her body, “which the vet says are likely from urine and feces scalds from being crammed into a tiny crate and left to sit for days on end”.

Furthermore, her teeth were also ground down to nothing and is suffering from anemia that she couldn’t even get up on her own.

“To think of what she’s been through in her few short years is devastating to fathom. Her sweet pup friend suffered from the same deplorable conditions,” Christofferson wrote.

After a week since Cardi B was rescued, Stray Rescue of St. Louis shared an update saying that the dog “has done a 180”.

The animal shelter also discovered that Cardi B is already an old lady! She’s 13 years old, but for her, life’s just about to be good!

“After just one week of love, nutrition, medical care, and a set of WHEELS, this girl is on the move,” the animal shelter shares. “She’s 13 years old and READY to live her life the way it’s meant to be lived! With tons of love and care.”

Today, Cardi B is living the life she so rightfully deserves: happy, safe, and loved.

A few months after Cardi B’s rescue, the animal shelter shared the pooch’s ‘Glow Up’ on October with a series of photos.

“After spending some time in our clinic, she went to a foster home,” they shared.

“Those puppy eyes! You can just tell how much better she feels. Her foster says she’s been getting up on her own.”

The animal shelter also shares that Cardi B loves chasing balls and enjoys swimming now – “That is what it’s all about,” they wrote.

“Cardi B, we love you, baby! Thank you, thank you to everyone who supports rescue dogs, they deserve the help,” Stray Rescue of St. Louis wrote.