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Franklin
Forever Home Wanted: Meet Franklin – A Gentle Senior Labrador! Franklin is an eight-year-old, 72-pound Champagne English Lab who spent his life shut a…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
Meet Boston Boston is an 8-year-old Schnauzer weighing 26 pounds, and he has one of the sweetest souls you’ll ever meet. Boston’s story is heartbreaking. He was found lying in the bushes outside a school, unable to move. Every attempt to stand ended with him crying out in pain, limping a few steps, and collapsing back to the ground. While countless people walked by without stopping, one compassionate rescuer refused to leave him behind. He was rushed to our veterinarian, where we discovered he had a microchip. Sadly, his owners were contacted and made the heartbreaking decision that they didn’t want him back. X-rays and bloodwork revealed that Boston had bruised lungs, indicating he had most likely been hit by a car. Thanks to pain medication and excellent veterinary care, he has made an incredible recovery and is now ready to start the next chapter of his life. Despite everything he has endured, Boston has remained incredibly loving. He adores people, gets along wonderfully with other dogs, and is even good with cats. His forgiving heart and gentle spirit are truly remarkable. He is the kind of dog who simply wants to be loved and included as part of a family. Boston is neutered, microchipped, and current on all of his vaccines. Now all he needs is a forever home where he’ll never have to wonder if he’s wanted again. Adoption Fee: $450 Applications can be found at www.secondleashonlife.org Boston has survived heartbreak and pain, but he hasn’t lost his ability to love. He’s waiting for the family who will show him that his best days are still ahead.
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