Dog Was About To Be Put Down Until He Was Adopted By His "Repulsively Flamboyant" Parents
Every year, thousands upon thousands of animals are surrendered or abandoned. Since the pandemic hit back in 2020, the numbers have been increasing more rapidly than ever.
Whether it is because the owners have passed away or are no longer able to take care of their pets due to their circumstances, the reasons people abandon their animals are endless. Thankfully, not every such story has a sad ending.
Recently, Ashton Hart received the news that his grandfather had sadly passed away from COVID-19. Naturally, Ashton was devastated, but he was also concerned about what would happen to the dog his grandfather had left behind.
So, Ashton and his husband went to collect the dog. When they arrived at Ashton's grandfather's house, they found an obese dog who had been scheduled to be put to sleep due to his numerous health issues.
Ashton and his husband decided to adopt the dog, who is now named Oat Milk Latte. “Oat Milk is a very sweet dog,” Ashton said.
“He has the most gentle temperament I’ve ever seen. When we took him to the groomer for the first time, they raved about how gentle and kind he was, and everyone who meets him falls in love with him.”
“I don’t know how he got to be that way; my grandparents were abusive with their animals,” Ashton said. “Sometimes you just get lucky and get a sweet soul, I suppose.”
Oat Milk Latte was Ashton Hart's grandfather's dog. But when Ashton's grandfather passed away, Ashton and his husband decided to adopt Oat Milk Latte.
Oat Milk Latte had a lot of health problems and had been scheduled to be put to sleep.
After a good bath, Ashton and his husband noticed Oat Milk's fur was extremely matted and needed to be cut off.
“He isn’t the only pet we have; we also have a three-legged tortie cat named Yakisoba, two rats (Biggie and Smalls), and a hamster named Pumpkin!” Ashton said.
“My husband has really been wanting a dog for a while now, but we had never met Oat Milk before going to pick him up, so we didn’t know anything about him. We were fully prepared to take him, rehabilitate him, and then put him in a different home if he wasn’t a good fit for us,” Ashton said.
“But we won the lottery, and he’s the sweetest boy. He’ll be staying in our family for the rest of his life for sure - it’s no question!”
Ashton booked a grooming appointment for Oat Milk, and the difference is incredible!
Poor Oat Milk has been through so much.
“Oat Milk is just getting settled, so he hasn’t had a chance to come out of his shell. My favorite thing is whenever we come home from being gone for a while; he greets us with the biggest smile and gets his tail super wiggling,” Ashton said.
“His little butt goes like a motor! (Since his tail is cropped!) I have a video on my TikTok showing it!”
“My favorite thing about him is how sweet he is,” Ashton said.
“You can tell he’s been through a lot of trauma and is in a lot of pain, but he still manages to be a bright and happy sweet boy no matter what. He’s always wanting to be around us, doesn’t have an aggressive bone in his body, and you can tell all he wants is to make you happy.”
Ashton says he's grateful for all the attention Oat Milk's story has received.
“Honestly, it’s been a godsend. We live in poverty, and we live paycheck to paycheck (and even then we aren’t making ends meet),” Ashton said.
“The extra cost of Oat Milk’s food and other necessary items was going to hit us hard. But people have donated to his vet bill fund and sent him things from Amazon.”
“He has all the supplies he could need for now, which is a HUGE relief. We have a vet appointment tomorrow, where we’ll finally be able to get him all checked out and figure out exactly what health care expenses we’re going to have.”
“The amount of people who have supported us has been insane, and I feel like we’re going to be able to give him a level of care that wouldn’t have been available to him otherwise,” Ashton said.
“Between his age (around 8-9), his weight (50 lbs over his maximum breed weight), and God knows what else, I feel like we finally are going to have the resources to get him what he needs and deserves so that he can live out the remainder of his life the best he can.”
Oat Milk is enjoying his new life with his "repulsively flamboyant" parents. That's Ashton and his husband's name on social media!
Oat Milk Latte loves morning cuddles and is getting used to his healthier lifestyle. Ashton and his husband enjoy pampering Oat Milk as much as possible.
“Caring for our pets is a reflection of how we care for ourselves and our families,” says Dr. Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist and expert on relationships. “It’s essential to nurture them with love and attention.”
“A balanced diet is crucial for pets, just as it is for humans,” emphasizes Dr. Mark Hyman, a functional medicine expert. “Obesity in pets can lead to serious health issues that we must address.”
“Oat Milk deserves better, and so do everyone else’s pets,” Ashton said. “Part of caring for them is giving them what’s best for them - not just the things they like.”
You can follow Oat Milk's journey on Instagram. Good luck, Oat Milk Latte - we hope you have the best life ever!
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