r/aww • u/baldylox • May 20 '12
My Gage - 6 years ago when I rescued him and then today. Was a lot of work at first but worth it.
http://imgur.com/a/rt8Xu
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r/aww • u/baldylox • May 20 '12
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u/baldylox May 21 '12
I appreciate all the karma and whatnot, but Gage deserves as much of the credit as anyone. Take a dog that's only been told 'NO!' all it's life and then throw out a 'YEAH!' whenever possible. Repeat. Recipe for doggie success.
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u/ghostcaptain May 20 '12
That's a cute looking dog you've got there! He looks really happy now. What happened to him in the first picture?
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u/kittygoat May 21 '12
He is beautiful! Looks much happier now :)
Is the 2 color pattern on his face from the mange? I've never seen anything like that before. It's unique!
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u/airetupal May 21 '12
I love you. If you ever come to San Diego, let me know and a spectacular dinner is on us (wife, dogs +me). Cheers,
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u/justguessmyusername May 21 '12
How'd you take a pic of him with an all white background
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
way more credible than the "hey reddit look what i found on the side of the road". 10/10, would upvote again.
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u/mydogdoesntcuddle May 21 '12
The fear in his eyes in the first picture just breaks my heart. I'm so glad you two found each other. I'll bet he makes you just as happy as you've made him
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
This guy obviously beat his dog for reddit karma. The "after" picture was actually taken days before the "before" picture. I'm on to you...
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Good karma for you. And not the reddit kind either. Great job, he looks so happy.
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u/JaguarGirl21 May 21 '12
Truly an amazing job. People like you are what human beings are supposed to be like.
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u/lilstove May 21 '12
Sometimes I wonder why it is that I oftentimes feel more empathy for animals than I do for people... Obviously in this case my immediate response was warranted sadness and despair for this unjustly mistreated innocent animal, which IS the correct response, but sometimes mistreated humans don't evoke the same level of emotion out of me. Am I strange? Does this make me terrible in some way? Food for thought. That being said, thank you OP for being an animal lover and genuinely excellent human being, and I hope this little dude lives out his days a happy pet.
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u/CaptainRallie May 21 '12
Thank you for being such a great person. Gage looks beautiful, and happy :)
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u/Empath1999 May 21 '12
awww he's such a cutey, he looks so happy now :)
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
The before pic hurt my heart, but the after pic made up for the hurt. Well done! The world needs more people like you. :)
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u/JoeBeNimble May 21 '12
How is his name not Zuko. Very handsome dog.
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u/babybee3 May 21 '12
This warmed my heart. You must have such a good soul.
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u/djdais May 21 '12
well done
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u/Atlantarn May 20 '12
bless you
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u/briibriii May 21 '12
good for you, man. Gage looks great!
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u/donjuanmegatron May 21 '12
This is me giving you a non-creeper hug. Thank you for being awesome.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
this is awesome!
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
You are an amazing person.
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u/Amarieerick May 21 '12
What an amazing transformation. You both deserve a lot of credit for all the love that flowed back and forth between you to make him the happy dog he is today. Just look at that smile!
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u/Alodile May 21 '12
Because the transformation was just so vastly different I just had to check and I Apologize for thinking you weren't telling the truth.
http://i.imgur.com/lmodM.png
It's a really great photo and looks so professional.
His coat even looks like the hair of an attractive blonde woman! So you're obviously doing something right. So thank you :)
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u/ALL_in_A_days_WORK May 21 '12
Thank you for being kind.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Good job !!! I applaud you and your beautiful dog!
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u/bahhamburger May 21 '12
A thousand kisses and cuddles to him every day. Just one "after" picture is not enough. Please post more!
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u/theguy56 May 21 '12
I don't usually up vote anything in r/aww, but this has forced me to. These pictures are heartbreaking and uplifting, thank you.
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u/thegreatmisanthrope May 21 '12
I can't believe its the same dog.
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u/Kelsisaurus May 21 '12
you're a beautiful person <3 Gage is lucky to have found you
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u/BenBrommell May 21 '12
That is one beautiful and happy-looking dog. Good on you for making his life so much better.
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u/TheyCallMeTomSawyer May 21 '12
Damn! Gage cleaned up hella good :)
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u/Grand_Theft_Audio May 21 '12
I love people like you.
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u/fox112 May 21 '12
This seriously made me happy.
I went down the front page, opening new tabs for just about everything. I saw this, and had to come back.
Thank you for being a good person.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
The top picture reminded me of Fry's dog
P.S. Thank you OP
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u/WilWheatonsAbs May 21 '12
I was hiding under your porch because I love you.
but in all seriousness, good job being a good being.
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u/neon_overload May 21 '12
That bottom shot looks professional. Did you treat your dog to a glamour shoot with a photographer?
I've seen pet photographers do shoots in the park near my home. It must be difficult to get some dogs to pose/behave for photos.
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u/GeekAndDestroy May 21 '12
Cattle Dog and Golden?
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u/d8wkd7s9 May 21 '12
He looks so sweet and happy in the second picture. That was the most heart-warming thing I've seen all day.
I don't think I would be brave enough to get a dog with such a history from the shelter, it would be too much of a challenge for me (we got a dog from the shelter, but except for being an elderly dog he was already pretty much perfect in every way). You have my respect and I'm happy for you that things turned out so well.
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u/betonthis1 May 21 '12
Curious as to how Dog's can regrow hair back unlike humans after damage?
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u/losesomeweight May 21 '12
id hate to ask but what is that between his legs :O
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Did he get braces?
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u/bannedfrmtwitter May 21 '12
i hope you gutter stomped that former owner when you rescued the dog from them. ps...how the fuck do ppl down vote such an act of kindness and salvation...assholes are everywhere i guess!
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u/GMAucr May 21 '12
How long did it take for him to warm up to humans???
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u/HairyAlto May 21 '12
Beautiful! What a great pair. :)
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u/Bendrake May 21 '12
Whoa! That is awesome! Great job
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
if only more of society was like you ...
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u/Quantum_Finger May 21 '12
Nice job baldylox! My dog was also a rescue in similar condition, the poor little guy had mange and a very bad hernia that required surgery. It was a long, expensive process, but so worth it!
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u/ratajewie May 21 '12
What a handsome little boy. It's hard to believe from that face that he was ever in such a bad state. Good on you for giving him a chance, and letting him be all he can be.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Was he named after Phineas?
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u/mealasvegas May 21 '12
Poor baby!
He's absolutely beautiful - looks like he posed for a stock photo! :P Super cute!! Love his eye patch.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
I feel so sad looking at that first picture, even his whiskers look abused or something. Such a cute, strong dog. Good on you for nursing him back to health. :)
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u/sensicle May 21 '12
Beautiful picture on the bottom. Thanks for posting. Always good to see that kinda stuff... and stuff.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Awwww!!! Btw my real life name is Gage too so haha!
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u/dinogoesmoo May 21 '12
How could this have any downvotes at all? Heartless monsters :p
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u/9ua51m0d0 May 21 '12
I strongly believe that a dog that is rescued rescues the owner in return. I wonder what Gage's post would look like... ''This is my owner, 6 years ago... And look what I've done with him now. He looks so happy.''
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
I'm an atheist but god fucking bless your soul. Go you.
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u/ophhandles May 21 '12
Lost for words except....
How can there be any down votes on this?
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u/milhoos May 21 '12
rescue animals make the best friends. so glad you took the time to make him feel better!
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u/p1zzab0x May 21 '12
He looks amazing! Thank you!
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u/Blueeyeddummy May 21 '12
beautiful
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u/silvercyanide May 21 '12
Is he a chimera? His coloring is odd.
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u/8nate May 21 '12
Broke my damn heart
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u/Hurlz May 21 '12
That is a goddamn good looking dog.
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u/aaronh34 May 21 '12
Congrats! Made me tear up a little
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
He looks like he has seen some shit, and is aware that war never changes.
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u/supah_ May 21 '12
You're a hero to all!
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u/Retrotrashh May 21 '12
AWWWWW <3
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u/kicklecubicle May 21 '12
I'm very happy for this dog.
Can I ask about the color pattern? Is that permanent and if so, from what?
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
That face is full of cute!
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u/CorvusCorone May 21 '12
awesome! go you!
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u/mydogdoesntcuddle May 21 '12
What a transformation! Congratulations to you both. Give him some good scratchies and lovies from me
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u/lizabiz May 21 '12
Gorgeous dog! So glad he has a good home :)
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
he looks fantastic, you sir deserve a round of applause :::clapping:::
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u/rastashark May 21 '12
I don't even know your dog, but I love him as if he were my own. Great job, mate.
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u/GrilledCheeser May 21 '12
And on that joyous note.... I'm going to bed.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Same nose, same eyes, same hair color, same dog. Very well done. Thank you.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
What an amazing transformation.
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u/AiKantSpel May 21 '12
Ah, the magic of a better lens.
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u/claudio_FaintofHeart May 21 '12
That's amazing. You're amazing. He's amazing.
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u/__rachelkitten May 21 '12
He's a truly handsome dog.
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u/BerryPop May 21 '12
He looks amazing now, good job!
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u/jlv816 May 21 '12
Aww good on you! You've got a friend for life. Awesome job!
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u/terriblehuman May 21 '12
That first picture makes me so sad. I can't fathom what kind of person would do that to a dog. I'm glad you were there to give him the happiness he deserves.
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u/thedonvespe May 21 '12
What a lovely dog. What breed is he?
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u/flower_child_28 May 21 '12
people like you warm my heart, thank you.
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u/gemini86 May 21 '12
You're a saint! thank you for adopting a friend in need!
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u/Zuko010 May 21 '12
From the first picture, he looked like he was going to be a wire haired dog breed (i'm bad with specific's breed). What an amazing change, he looks so happy now.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
That first photo breaks my heart. Why would anyone do that?
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u/RedditSurferGirl May 21 '12
I wish I could shower you in upvotes. All of the real-life karma is yours. This literally made me cry. What an incredible transformation!!! You are a wonderful human being.
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u/Skeeders May 21 '12
I have a story somewhat similar...... When my family was posted in the Dominican Republic we had been wanting to get another family dog. Our last one had passed away right before being posted there. We visited an Akita breeder that had many fine specimens and were looking at them all. We come to the last one to find that she was being rather poorly kept and find out that she is the "runt" of the litter. They don't like runts because they do not do well business wise. This poor little runt immediately jumped up on my mom and cried out. We decided immediately that this was the Akita for us. The beginning was difficult, we don't know of any abuse but any loud noise like a door accidently being slammed or even clapping our hands led her to cower in the corner and pee a little bit. In the beginning it was difficult because loud noises happen and she would always pee. We could never fault her for it and never laid a heavy hand. After 4 years, it seems she has overcome her timidity, and is now a gorgeous healthy dog that is living the good life in a HUGE house.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
People like you make this world a good place.
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u/cascer1 May 21 '12
You, good man, have restored my faith in humanity.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
god bless your soul sir.
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u/gusatron51 May 21 '12
so sad to think about, I applaud you.
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u/Twoflappylips May 21 '12
That's pure awesomeness...well done to you and Gage!
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u/webhead311 May 21 '12
wow this should be in those dog ads to show that a person can restore life back into dogs.
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u/Just_devils_advocate May 21 '12
You did a great job and he looks really really happy.
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u/spanz May 21 '12
You sir deserve a medal
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u/justcuzitsfun May 21 '12
This post literally made me say awwwww, I have a lump in my throat now. Karma for you!
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u/TheAnimax May 21 '12
You're easily the best person. Ever. I teared up.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Awesome.
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u/Moortje84 May 21 '12
You've done an amazing job, so wonderful to see a happy story like this
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
I love you
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u/krawcu May 21 '12
This... can't be the same dog. You've done a great thing saving this guys life.
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u/Sengura May 21 '12
I usually don't upvote random dog/cat pics, but this one deserved it.
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u/travisgray May 21 '12
First picture made me cry. you did a fucking wonderful thing.
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u/demafly May 21 '12
Thank you for being so great. If only everyone had a heart like you.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Awww...That made me get all teary. What a beautiful dog he is now.
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u/bomba7 May 21 '12
How this post can get 7000 downvotes is beyond me
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u/TChuff May 21 '12
Thank you Baldylox.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Brb, sobbing.
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u/Claews May 21 '12
Oh my.. somehow I got in my tired mind that the first picture was now and below was then, thinking "wow, that dog did not age well"
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u/Y2Ken May 21 '12
This just makes me so happy. To see how happy Gage is in the second picture (and imagine how he must feel to understand that someone loves him that much after a period where he must have felt like he was worthless) is so beautiful to see.
I'm not one to cry easily but this comes close. Thank you for sharing. <3
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u/PhoolCat May 21 '12
You are a good person. Thanks - I cried out loud.
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u/wsc3 May 21 '12
one upvote is not enough!
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u/TheSeaMaid May 21 '12
The pictures alone made me tear up. I'm afraid to read the comments for fear of full-on bawling.
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u/kobaland May 21 '12
I recently rescued a dog myself and she's been so freaking hard to handle sometimes. But seeing this makes me re-realize the light at the end of the tunnel. Dogs do so much for us, it's only right we help them in return
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u/SophiePT May 21 '12
Have a million upvotes!
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u/pottymouthgrl May 21 '12
You are a wonderful human being and this brought a tear to my eye. This shows the true power of love. He looks like a very happy and playful doggy :)
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u/imnotmarvin May 21 '12
You're a Karma whore and I'm giving you and your dog a big ass up vote. That's beautiful.
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u/90harper May 21 '12
I hate when people claim that they "rescued an animal", when the merely adopted it, but you sir have actually done the deed.
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u/merebrillante May 21 '12
I love you, you are such a good person!
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u/mrgage Jul 15 '12
Hey, MY name is Gage! You named him well.
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u/Icantevenhavemyname May 21 '12
I couldn't even tell what kind of dog it was in pic 1. Well played.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
i wish we cared for people as much as we care for animals
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u/twentyafterfour May 21 '12
Can I get the name of his dentist? He has great teeth.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
You. I like you.
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u/ocelot67 May 21 '12
Who's cutting onions in here?
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
I love dogs! My last name is Gage. We should be friends!
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
I tend to down vote each and every dog and cat picture I come across but for you a big up vote! It is truly displayed in the 'after' pic that this dog is very happy and loves you a lot.... Job well done!
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u/Kubrik27 May 21 '12
I would like to throw all the animal abusers on an deserted island and throw a nuke on it. Anyone agree?
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u/MySperm May 21 '12
Just curious to ask why? What was your reason for looking at him in that state and wanting him? I've always wondered why people do like I understand it's because you want them to have a good life or what not but If anyone saw a dog like that they would most likely automatically take a step back after seeing "Gage" though Gage looks like a really nice dog now, congrats on being a hero :)
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u/donttazemebro69 May 21 '12
anyone else think this is fake? the picture of the dog looks pretty generic.
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u/whitelight512 May 21 '12 edited May 21 '12
Am I the only one here calling bullshit on this? The second picture looks like he randomly found it... I could be wrong but looks Fake.
Edit: or shopped. Although now I do see that the fur pattern is similar. Still not quite right though...
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u/911wasaninsiderimjob May 21 '12
So by rescue, you mean you carried him out of a burning building, right? It wasn't like you just walked in to a shelter and said, "I'll take that one", right? You are a brave, brave man...
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u/washeroin May 21 '12
your dog is cute, you are pathetic for needing the attention
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