Many dogs face tough situations, often due to harmful stereotypes that lead to unnecessary suffering. From Pit Bulls being labeled as dangerous to older dogs deemed as “damaged goods,” these biases prevent loving dogs from finding homes. One senior dog from Los Angeles, California, named Eeyore, is all too familiar with this injustice.
Despite being an incredibly sweet and loving dog, Eeyore was constantly overlooked by potential adopters because of his age and scars. His sad story touched the hearts of many, bringing awareness to the plight of senior dogs.
Eeyore’s Unfortunate Fate
Eeyore’s story was shared by Philozoia, an animal welfare organization in Los Angeles. They rescued him from a euthanasia shelter, believing that such a loving and well-behaved dog would quickly find a forever home. “He is crate and house trained, kid-friendly, and would make a great family dog,” they wrote.
However, despite his playful personality and love for attention, Eeyore was repeatedly passed over by adopters. For a long time, they couldn’t even find a foster home for him.
But one day, a compassionate young woman named Harshey heard about his story. Moved by his situation, she decided to foster Eeyore. From her home, his story soon touched many more hearts.
Raising Awareness Through TikTok
After spending time with Eeyore, Harshey felt compelled to share his story on her TikTok. In the video, she showed the scars behind his ears and on his back, explaining that he had asthma and was seen as “damaged goods” by most adopters.
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“A senior dog with severe scarring and asthma is seen as damaged goods for most adopters. But Eeyore has been nothing but brave and kind since I picked him up,” she shared.
The video also revealed something heartbreaking: the scars were likely from abuse. Harshey noticed Eeyore flinch when she touched certain areas, leading her to realize that his life before rescue had been filled with pain.
A Community’s Reaction
Harshey’s TikTok video resonated deeply with viewers, sparking a flood of emotional responses. One person commented, “It’s unbelievable the pain and horror that humans inflict on these babies. Thank you for loving him—he deserves only the best 🙏❤️.”
Many viewers expressed hope that Eeyore would find his forever home. Another wrote, “Sweet handsome Eeyore🥺 I’m hoping with everything you find your happily ever after that you deserve❤️❤️🙏.”
When someone asked why Harshey didn’t adopt him herself, she explained, “Keeping him means more dogs that continue to not have a foster and are then at risk for euthanasia.” Her goal was to encourage others to open their hearts to dogs like Eeyore, so more lives could be saved.
A Hopeful Future
Though Eeyore’s story is bittersweet, it serves as a reminder of the importance of fostering and adopting senior dogs. We hope that this story inspires positive change, and that Eeyore will soon find the loving family he so deserves.
With countless people cheering him on, we are confident that Eeyore’s happy ending is just around the corner. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for this brave, kind-hearted dog.
