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When a high-kill shelter received this pit bull, nobody expected the emotional roller coaster he took them on. When one person offered Blue King (Blue for short) a treat, he sniffed it, but didn’t eat it. The only thing Blue did was cry behind the bars of his kennel door. Additionally, tears were dripping from his eyes, and some speculate that it was due to allergies.
Blue King’s family surrendered him to Carson Shelter in California because they decided to move and not take the dog to the new home. Since Carson Shelter is a high-kill facility, the longer Blue stayed there, the higher the chances of his euthanasia got. Eventually, a few volunteers noticed Blue’s more-than-sad face and decided to help the pooch. They shot a video of him and uploaded it to Facebook, hoping someone would adopt him.
Shortly after, a woman named Jennifer McKay came over to meet Blue. “He looked very sad and depressed,” McKay told The Dodo. “He wouldn’t even acknowledge me at all. All the other dogs were making eye contact and wagging their tails, but he wouldn’t stand up, wouldn’t come see me.”
“You could tell that every time someone walked by, it was like he was looking for [his family],” she said. “It’s like he knew he had been left there.” McKay had made up her mind to adopt Blue, and after the dog passed the temperament test, she took him home. After he left the shelter, Blue King became a new dog. His new owner says that Blue loves sleeping, belly rubs, cuddles, and gazing into the mirrors. “He’s obsessed with looking at himself in the mirror,” McKay said. Blue still has a lot of learning to do (including the basic commands and walking on a leash) but McKay says that the once-shelter dog is going to be fine.
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When Blue King (Blue for short) arrived at Carson Shelter, one person offered him a treat
He sniffed it, but didn’t eat it
The only thing Blue did was cry behind the bars of his kennel door
Additionally, tears were dripping from his eyes, and some speculate that it was due to allergies
Blue’s family surrendered him to the shelter because they decided to move and not take the dog to the new home
Eventually, a few volunteers noticed Blue’s more-than-sad face and decided to help the pooch
They posted his story on Facebook, hoping someone would adopt him
Shortly after, a woman named Jennifer McKay came over to meet Blue
“You could tell that every time someone walked by, it was like he was looking for [his family]. It’s like he knew he had been left there”
McKay had made up her mind to adopt Blue, and after the dog passed the temperament test, she took him home
After he left the shelter, Blue King became a new dog. His new owner says that Blue loves sleeping, belly rubs, cuddles, and gazing into the mirrors
Most importantly, Blue isn’t crying anymore
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Jenni Ester 8 years ago
Why would you not take the dog to the new home? When I move out of somewhere the next place I go to has to be animal friendly.
Nini 8 years ago
Some people unfortunately can't take their animals along! When I was younger we had a dog, and we really, really loved him. Unfortunately, when we moved to another country it wasn't possible for us to take him, as we had literally nothing, not even a house. It still breaks my heart to think about him, but he has a new family and is now old - we'll always miss him, but it's not always possible to bring your animal with you.
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lovealways<3 8 years ago
Bless your precious heart, for taking care of that baby. As people we don't deserve something as pure as a dog.
Ivana 8 years ago
I would never move without my dogs, if they can't go then I can't go. I made a commitment to them when I adopted them that I would watch over them until the day I died. The only reason I can understand for getting rid of an animal is if it too aggressive or if you are physically unable to care for it. I told my co-worker that I was planning to move overseas in the next few years and how it was a perfect time to do it since the only obligation I have is to my dogs. She responded with "Yes, and they should be easy to find homes for." I just stopped dead and was like "Oh no, they are coming with me." Sure moving dogs overseas can be difficult, but if something happens and it can't be done then I will simply stay where I am.
sunnyrei82 8 years ago
Dammit! I KNEW I shouldn't read this... but... ooh, no! Here I come and read a story about a sad dog! Now I'm crying. At the office. Why didn't I listen to that little voice?
Helen Skvarek-Weber 8 years ago
God, bless you for taking Blue! Pit bulls are amazing. Up to about 1 year ago I said I would NEVER EVER own one. Then we saw this dog on the side of the road bloody and having a very hard time breathing. As I got closer I could see it was a pit. However, there was no way in God's green earth I was gonna leave any defenceless animal just laying there so my husband and I got her in our car and took her to the closes animal hospital. Bottom line the doc determined some A@@hole used her as either a bare dog or in a fight. And she had puncture holes in her head and chest which is why she was struggling to breath one of the ones in her chest puctured her lung. Anyways, the doc saved her and because we agreed to keep her only charged us 50% of her bill. She is beautiful girl so started calling her Bella. Let me tell you, she is so loving, cuddly, and full of kisses. I've had dogs my whole life and as a first time pitbull owner, all I can say is I will never own another kind. We love our Bella
Aish Siva 8 years ago
If you adopt/buy a dog, do your freaking research first and make up your mind. Unless something drastic happens, you shouldn't put your animal in a shelter. For heaven's sake. Also, people need to seriously do their RESEARCH before getting a dog. Like don't buy a german shephard if you hate exercising or walking. ugh
Jenni Ester 8 years ago
Why would you not take the dog to the new home? When I move out of somewhere the next place I go to has to be animal friendly.
Nini 8 years ago
Some people unfortunately can't take their animals along! When I was younger we had a dog, and we really, really loved him. Unfortunately, when we moved to another country it wasn't possible for us to take him, as we had literally nothing, not even a house. It still breaks my heart to think about him, but he has a new family and is now old - we'll always miss him, but it's not always possible to bring your animal with you.
Load More Replies... lovealways<3 8 years ago
Bless your precious heart, for taking care of that baby. As people we don't deserve something as pure as a dog.
Ivana 8 years ago
I would never move without my dogs, if they can't go then I can't go. I made a commitment to them when I adopted them that I would watch over them until the day I died. The only reason I can understand for getting rid of an animal is if it too aggressive or if you are physically unable to care for it. I told my co-worker that I was planning to move overseas in the next few years and how it was a perfect time to do it since the only obligation I have is to my dogs. She responded with "Yes, and they should be easy to find homes for." I just stopped dead and was like "Oh no, they are coming with me." Sure moving dogs overseas can be difficult, but if something happens and it can't be done then I will simply stay where I am.
sunnyrei82 8 years ago
Dammit! I KNEW I shouldn't read this... but... ooh, no! Here I come and read a story about a sad dog! Now I'm crying. At the office. Why didn't I listen to that little voice?
Helen Skvarek-Weber 8 years ago
God, bless you for taking Blue! Pit bulls are amazing. Up to about 1 year ago I said I would NEVER EVER own one. Then we saw this dog on the side of the road bloody and having a very hard time breathing. As I got closer I could see it was a pit. However, there was no way in God's green earth I was gonna leave any defenceless animal just laying there so my husband and I got her in our car and took her to the closes animal hospital. Bottom line the doc determined some A@@hole used her as either a bare dog or in a fight. And she had puncture holes in her head and chest which is why she was struggling to breath one of the ones in her chest puctured her lung. Anyways, the doc saved her and because we agreed to keep her only charged us 50% of her bill. She is beautiful girl so started calling her Bella. Let me tell you, she is so loving, cuddly, and full of kisses. I've had dogs my whole life and as a first time pitbull owner, all I can say is I will never own another kind. We love our Bella
Aish Siva 8 years ago
If you adopt/buy a dog, do your freaking research first and make up your mind. Unless something drastic happens, you shouldn't put your animal in a shelter. For heaven's sake. Also, people need to seriously do their RESEARCH before getting a dog. Like don't buy a german shephard if you hate exercising or walking. ugh
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