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Puppy Lures A Lost ‘Kindred Spirit’ Home Just As Her Human Did For Her

By: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| October 25, 2023

Alex, a kind-hearted man with a love for animals, found himself on a mission to save a litter of abandoned puppies from euthanasia. A friend who worked at a local animal shelter had called him, desperate for someone to foster the puppies until they could find permanent homes. Without hesitation, Alex agreed to help and soon found himself the caretaker of five fragile lives.

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One puppy, in particular, caught Alex’s eye. Izzy, a sweet little girl with adorable floppy ears and soulful brown eyes, won Alex over instantly. She was overwhelmed and timid. To calm her, Alex held Izzy in his arms, and the two formed an instant connection. ‘She nestled into his chest as if she already knew he was her savior.’

Once home, Alex set up a special space for the puppies in his living room. The pups were so thin that their ribs showed through their fur. They needed a lot of care and compassion. Alex vowed to help them and get them nice and healthy so they could find their forever homes.

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After a nice big meal and a bath, the puppies relaxed and fell asleep. With Alex’s care, the puppies continued to gain weight and blossom into energetic, playful dogs. Izzy, specifically, went from a timid, frightened pup to a friendly dog that couldn’t wait to interact with others.

On a warm, sunny day, Alex took Izzy for a walk in the park. They came to a wooded area where suddenly, a sickly puppy Alex later named Yumi, appeared out of the brush. She was weak and frail and in obvious distress. She was covered in dirt. While Yumi was frightened, she could sense something in Izzy– a kindred spirit perhaps.

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Izzy, recognizing Yumi’s distress, approached the pup and reassured her ‘with gentle sniffs and reassuring licks.’ It was as if she was telling her, “It’s okay, you’re safe now.” Yumi trusted Izzy, and the two dogs, who were puppy soulmates, became inseparable.

Alex’s selfless act of rescuing these puppies not only saved their lives but also created an unbreakable bond between Izzy and Yumi. Their story is a testament to the power of love, compassion, and the incredible impact one person can have on the lives of innocent animals.

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