Just thinking about a sad and scared elderly dog wandering along a railroad track makes my heart ache! But when I learned that the owner abandoned his elderly dog and refused to take him home when he had the opportunity to do so, I was furious!
We need to hear and share such stories as this! People need to know that thousands of animals are helplessly wandering around after being rejected by their families. We all know of local shelters and rescue groups that are heros to such animals every day. They need our support!
This Owner Abandoned His Elderly Dog But It Is Only One Of Many
9-year-old Bobi is only one of the many homeless dogs wandering the streets after being rtheir owners have rejected them! When Bobi was first seen aimlessly wandering beside the railroad track, he was obviously an elderly dog. Surprisingly, this obviously terrified dog remained gentle in spite of his fear.
The rescuers had to save Bobi from his risky path along side an active rail road track without placing theselves in danger as well. It was not acceptable to put their lives in danger so they had to wait until he was approachable. It would be better yet, if he came to them!
Bobi had been a loving member of the family for years when the owner abandoned his elderly dog. Don’t you think he deserved better than this for his years of devotion? I do!
Thankfully, there are caring rescuers who do not give up easily!
Rescuers are a very special group of people! They are immensely dedicated to dogs needing their help. In spite of the various challenges, they were not about to leave him.
Instead, they tried to tempt him to relocate to a safer area with fewer tracks. Unfortunately, Bobi would have nothing to do with this idea. He would imediately bolt in the other direction if they got close to him at all.
Luckily, they had to foresight to bring treats. What else would work as well for tempting a homeless and hungry dog? They needed to convince the scared dog that they were trustworthy. ted
Evaluating the damage after an owner abandoned his elderly dog
They had no idea how long Bobi had been homeless and wandering near the railroad tracks. There was no way they could have known anything about his health in general. They knew he would need to be evaluated by a veterinarian ASAP.
Bobi was given time to check them out without any pressure from them. It was vital for them to earn his trust and confidence. He soon felt safe enough to approach them. After giving them a good sniff, he warmed up to them.
As a member of his family for several years, he had a basic understanding of love. The innate desire to be loved kicked in pretty soon. He loved for them to scratch behind his ears as a token of human love and caring.
They had no trouble putting a leash on the elderly dog. He had already decided to trust them by this point. It appeared that he was used to a leash as part of his prior routine. It is most likely that his owner had placed a leash on him many times over the years.
At this point in time, they assumed he had probably become lost. They expected the owner to be excited to have him rescued and returned home. Finding his owner was high on their list of things to do.
Instead of a happy reunion there was a real shock for the rescuers
The rescuers searched Bobi for a microchip. They were thrilled to find one in place! Every member of the rescue team was excited! Just the thought of this reunion put a smile on all of their faces!
Shockingly and sadly, there was to be no reunion.
Bobi was about 10 miles from home when he was found. He claimed that Bobi had escaped from them. The owner told them he no longer wanted 9 year old Bobi. He would not take Bobi home and asked for them to keep him.
I cannot help but wonder if the owner’s claim that the dog had “escaped” might not be the truth. Do you think that Bobi knew he was not wanted and ran away?
Pros and Cons for Bobi
Pros:
- Bobi is friendly
- He is uptodate on vaccines
- Microchip is in place
- The vet neutered Bobi
- Bobi is now at a decent weight
- He quickly overcame his fear of humans
- Bobi had good care in the earlier years
Cons:
- Elderly dog with associated age condition
- Left eye blind due to prior trauma that left a scar (right eye is perfect)
The rescue team described Bobi in his intro video
They designated Bobi as a perfect candidate for a low-key family: “He’s very gentle, caring, and obedient, and he’s still playful and curious. It’s as though he’s reliving the puppyhood he sorely missed.
Bobi is an elderly dog in his golden years who needs a loving foster family to provide him with a house, this time a FOREVER home, where he can enjoy his remaining years.”
Although The Owner Abandoned His Elderly Dog, There Is A Happy Ending
Luckily, a Romanian animal rescue organization found Bobi. They gave him all the care he needed before starting a search for his new home. Furthermore, they did not limit potential families to only those in Romania!
They chose to make a global search for Bobi’s new home! It was their hope that dog lovers throughout the entire world would see what a few weeks of loving care did for Bobi. This unwanted, elderly dog now acts more like a happy, playful puppy!
The playful images of Bobi shared around the world garnered a lot of attention! His happy, smiling face captured many hearts globally. His personality and behavior in general also won him more points! He is polite and easy to take for a walk on a leash. Bobi obviously appreciated any and all affection. Bobi quickly regained a spring in his step! He takes every opportunity to play with other animals and seems to enjoy the exercise that goes along with it.
So what if he is in his golden years? Bobi will not waste them lying around feeling sorry for himself! He is obviously enjoying life and neither his age nor his one blind eye seem to be slowing him down. They released Bobi’s intro video globally in January of this year. In February, Bobi moved into his new home in the United States!
In his new Deleware home, Bobi has two siblings to keep him company and with which to play.Scroll down to see Bobi’s heartbreaking rescue video as well as his happier times in his new home. Bobi’s new owners have shared a video of him having the time of his life. What great “Before” and “After” videos! And be sure to tell your friends and family about this.