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I have rescued more than one dog with special needs.
My first, my beloved Jake, was adopted out to a home before I ever met him. He was returned before the end of 2 weeks. They could not justify the financial needs of this dog.
He was repeatedly passed over by prospective adopters for younger, healthier dogs. But I fell in love with him at first sight.
Over the next 10 months he was with us, Jake received overwhelming love and care. And he gave it back ten-fold. People always commented on what a sweet soul he was. They also said they could see how happy he was to be with me. He adored me. And I him. He was my soulmate of a dog.
If rescue had not given him a chance because of his conditions, he never would have known those 10 months of being the most important thing in someone's life. I thank the stars that he was not turned away. I still think about him every day.
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