Malnourished dog found near a pet dumping site prompts his rescuer to ask the online canine community for help, and the comment section delivers a step-by-step guide to nursing him back to health

Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor

Jul 4, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

We love that dog people come together to rescue a pup in need.

If there are people you can always count on, these are dog people. They have an unwavering dedication to dogs, and they know they can always count on the collective knowledge base of the online canine community to get advice on anything dog-related, really. There's just something special about loving dogs like that, and when people know the other that's in front of them is a dog person too, they can click in less than a minute. Dogs bring us closer together as humans.

That's exactly why one person who found a malnourished stray dog turned to the r/rescuedogs community, seeking advice on the situation. This person lives next to a pet dumping site, which is already a not-so-great start to any dog's story. Being a dog person and knowing people think they can just get rid of their dog, and right next to where you live, is a horrible thought to hold. We know we wouldn't be able to witness dogs being dumped again and again, knowing we can't help them all.

But regardless of this specific situation, we want to go back and focus on our pure love for the worldwide dog lovers community. Their collective knowledge combined with the fact that they are so willing to help dogs, results in a wholesome help center that's available to anyone. That's why dog people are the best - they will always make sure other dog people have whatever they need to care for dogs. Because we all care for dogs that much.

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Honestly, seeing pictures of a dog in such a state makes us very sad. If a dog reaches a level of being this thin, they are in danger, full stop. This is a dog in need of attention, and the faster - the better. At least the person who rescued this precious pup has a vet appointment set up already. But the best thing is that they knew to turn to the collective consciousness of the online canine community - knowing you have a worldwide network of dog lovers who are willing to help is a good piece of information to keep in the back of your mind. And oh boy, they did deliver.
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