In today’s unpredictable world, finding an abandoned puppy has sadly become all too common.
These innocent lives are often left alone, facing a harsh reality they cannot escape. This story is a powerful reminder that a single act of compassion can change the life of a helpless little pup on the verge of despair.
It’s important to respond with compassion and take swift action to make a difference because this small gesture could mean the world to a furry little creature.
A Heartwarming Discovery
A group of friends was strolling through a local park in Oklahoma with their dogs when something in the grass caught their attention.
It was a tiny, trembling puppy, visibly malnourished and clearly frightened.
Unable to leave the little dog behind, they noticed he began following them the moment he saw the group.
It was clear: he was coming home with them.
They took him directly to a veterinarian to see if he had a microchip, but unfortunately, he didn’t.
For the next two weeks, the friends posted online, hoping to locate his family. Despite their best efforts, no owners came forward.
It was obvious that someone had abandoned him in the park. Thankfully, the puppy had been found just in time. And so began the search for a loving, permanent home for the tiny boy.
Finding a Forever Family
By chance, Jacob Bywater from Oklahoma, a friend of the group, was in the process of looking for a new dog. When asked if he would adopt the puppy, he immediately agreed that it felt like fate.
The puppy officially became part of the Bywater family and was given the name Strider Bywater.
At just 10 weeks old, Strider was timid and small. The veterinarian believed he was a Red Heeler/Beagle mix and predicted he wouldn’t grow very large.
As weeks went by, however, it became clear that Strider was going to be much bigger than expected.
“By the time he turned 6 months old he was almost 40 pounds, so we figured he must not be beagle, but we were sure he was red heeler because he has the body and color of one,” Bywater told The Dodo.
“We purchased a DNA test kit online and through it figured out, while he is red heeler, he is also Great Pyrenees,” he also said.
This revelation surprised the family, but it didn’t change anything. Strider was theirs, and they loved him no matter his size.
As he grew, Strider’s personality blossomed. He shed his fearful, timid demeanor and became a playful, energetic, and happy dog.
“3 years ago today I adopted this pain in the butt! Best decision ever! I wouldn’t give him up for all the money in the world!,” Bywater wrote on his Facebook.
