Duncan, A Shelter Dog With Body Scars Finds A Forever Home, Only To Die Shortly After
Duncan's face and body were scarred and lined with wounds, and his eyes begged for love and a place to call home. Sarah Rosenberg, community engagement manager for Atlanta's LifeLine Animal Project, arrived just in time to hand it over to Duncan.
Sarah could tell he'd been through horror just by looking at his scratched and scarred face, but his eyes were warm and soft, inviting somebody to hold and caress his furry body affectionately. The traumatized dog melted into Sarah’s arms as she opened Duncan's kennel.
Actually, Duncan was discovered in poor condition on a porch in Atlanta shortly after Hurricane Irma passed through. An animal control officer brought him to the shelter after he was discovered homeless and helpless on the streets.
Duncan has a lot of old scars as well as some new ones — and, of course, no idea how he got any of them. However, it appears that a distinct underbite prevents him from protecting himself.
Sarah had just shown up at work on that fateful day—a day that was supposed to be spent mostly dusting and painting, preparing the shelter for animals who'd been relocated. Knowing Sarah's fondness for block-headed dogs, a coworker immediately brought her over to meet Duncan.
Duncan’s face and body are covered in wounds and scars
Sarah was deeply moved, and it was telepathic because Duncan seemed to feel the same way. Duncan tucked his battered head onto Sarah's shoulder as soon as his kennel door opened, so he could be cradled like a baby.
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Sarah held him for a long time, but Duncan held her even tighter. She could tell that Duncan expected nothing but accepted everything with grace and incredible sweetness.
That pleasure seems to last forever. Duncan enjoys being outside in the sun, and he clearly loves the children he has met.
“I opened his kennel, and he melted into my arms”
When dogs come into the shelter after being abused or neglected, they may not survive due to injuries, starvation, or heartworms. Those who work at the shelter understand how to show an abused dog what it's like to be safe and loved, and it's extremely rewarding and makes it all worthwhile.
Duncan had been found in bad shape on a porch in Atlanta
Duncan was up for adoption, and his rescuers were confident that he will make one very lucky family very happy. Duncan was fortunate to be adopted by a loving family.
Rosenberg found herself deeply moved. Duncan seemed to feel it, too
Unfortunately, he died less than a week later from infections caused by the wounds he'd been discovered with. Duncan died knowing he was loved, both by the LifeLine Animal Project staff and by his family, who had far too little time with him.
Duncan died having known great love, from the staff at LifeLine Animal Project and from his family
This life isn’t fair, even for dogs and other pets. However, Duncan, who went through a lot and even sustained lifetime scares while roaming homeless in the streets, managed to get a shelter home and an adoptive family that loved and catered for him beyond measure.
Sadly, the cold hands of death had to take him away from those who loved him so early. We believe this touching story will convince you to adopt a shelter dog today.
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