‘How can people be so cruel?’: Wife finds a dog dragged behind a vehicle and saves him; once her husband understands what the dog had gone through, he decides they officially adopt him

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Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor
Sep 16, 2025 10:00 AM EDT

There's nothing quite like a heartwarming adoption story to remind us why we love sharing our lives with dogs. When a precious pupper finally finds their forever home, it's more than just a new beginning for them - it's also a deep, joyful change for the humans who welcome them in. Every successful adoption is a celebration, a story of love, loyalty, and second chances.

But as much as we cherish happy endings, not every journey begins that way. Some dogs go through unthinkable hardship before finding safety. The story of this sweet doggo, who was tied behind a car and dragged, is a sobering reminder of the cruelty that should never exist. No animal deserves to suffer like that, and it's a line no human should ever dare to cross.

That's why we're so glad this brave boy has now found his place of comfort and care. His new pawrents didn't just rescue him - they gave him a chance to heal, to trust again, and to live the life every dog deserves. We're proud of them for stepping up when it mattered most, and we wish this family the happiest of futures together. May every day from here on out be filled with love, cuddles, and gentle paw steps forward.

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  • This sweet doggo might seem a little rough, some small wounds still need attention, but as you'll clearly see in the next photos and read from the story - he's in good hands right now. This doggo feels comfortable, and has definitely found his forever home. We're so glad to know there's a happy ending here - both for the dog and his adoptive human parents!

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    Wife went to her sister's and brought home this guy.
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    So glad she brought him home. It's been 2 weeks and we no longer have any personal space. Poor dude was tied behind and car and dragged. His pads are worn down and needs to wear boots when it is hot or to cold outside
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    • gcwposs 13h ago New fren, who dis?
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  • We love the joke that every dog that resembles a pit bull = a land seal. Top-notch internet comedy.

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    FairyFartDaydreams • 14h ago OMG what a cutie. Poor thing. I hope you have many wonderful years together
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    superbored 1998 • 14h ago Omg poor babyyyyy!! He looks so comfortable already though, thanks for giving him a second chance !!!!
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    Emergency Dentist_36 • 14h ago Oh my god he is so cute. I'm glad you guys gave him a home. If I may ask, will the paws recover eventually or is this a permanent damage? Sorry for being ignorant
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    to kinggood OP • 13h ago It depends on how bad the damage is. They have healed a little and we are trying to find ways to assist with healing.
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    I_R_Skroot ⚫ 13h ago Tied behind a car and dragged, bl d went instantly to lava. How can people be so cruel? Thankful that OP's Sister is a real one and saved this sweet looking dude.
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    Might even be a mix, that coat looks suspiciously Heeler like in the pattern. Should only pan out to be an extra good dude, with a side portion of herding dog energy
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    to kinggood OP • 13h ago He is mixed with Catahoula Leopard. Definitely loves to smell everything. He can find a cat with just his nose.
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    slowpoke257⚫ 10h ago Our dog is part pit, part Catahoula, and part a little bit of everything else. If your guy is anything like our dog, you have a wonderful new dog friend there. Glad he wound up with you.
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    to kinggood OP⚫ 10h ago Picture please Vote Reply slowpoke257⚫9h ago
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    GemdoePCh 13h ago Glad he's safe. A police report has hopefully been filed. If people know exactly how the dog was injured, they certainly know the evil piece of garbage who did it.
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    Our Ruby could be his sister! Thank you for sharing your beautiful boy! Healing thoughts that he makes a ful recovery and you folks have his love for many years
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    ORedStaro 13h ago You and your wife are good eggs, OP. What a precious boy you've taken in! What's his name?
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    tof kinggood OP • 13h ago His name was Dave, but we started calling him Beaux. Vote Reply ORedStaro 9h ago • He looks like a Beaux!! Vote Reply
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    FirehawkLS1 • 13h ago I am glad that you are taking care of this guy. That's horrible what happened to him. I hope whoever did that to the dog is rotting underneath a jail.
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