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Contrary1

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45. Ok, already. I take it back...Hank ain't homely.

Mon Jan 12, 2015, 12:39 AM

Jan 2015

The folks at the shelter thought that his looks were what kept him from finding a new home. Four months is a long time...especially in doggie years.

Hank is just such a sweetie. He loves going to the dog park. He met a new canine best buddy there, and times are coordinated so they will be at the park to romp and play together. A close eye is needed, as Hank tends to "borrow" toys from the other pups, showing no guilt or remorse whatsoever.

If more than a couple days pass without his play time, he fetches his own leash, and drops it at my daughter's feet. Given the cold weather here lately, he is one restless pup, but they take him whenever they can.

Don't ever buy a dog...just go to the local shelter and look for the one who seems to have given up. That was Hank six months ago. And now, you can just see the love they share.

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Before-And-After Puppy Adoption Pics Show The Difference One Day Makes In A Pet�s Life [View all] joeybee12 Jan 2015 OP

Squee! shenmue Jan 2015 #1

Beautiful kids! Definite squeeable! nt Mnemosyne Jan 2015 #2

Wonderful! nt tblue37 Jan 2015 #3

My rescue went from a sad eyed, scared of abuse and now she tells me when to go to bed Thinkingabout Jan 2015 #4

Awww MissDeeds Jan 2015 #5

The power of love! snacker Jan 2015 #6

Awww! smirkymonkey Jan 2015 #7

Wonderful Omaha Steve Jan 2015 #8

Wow. Seeing it in this way brings it all home. nt Curmudgeoness Jan 2015 #9

love it! Liberal_in_LA Jan 2015 #10

more pics Liberal_in_LA Jan 2015 #11

Those are beautiful! The first one has a real smile on his face. So cute. sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #16

The middle pictures in this group are of the same puppy first pictured in the OP -- pnwmom Jan 2015 #37

I'm gonna add another... Contrary1 Jan 2015 #12

Go Hank! BrotherIvan Jan 2015 #14

There are no homely dogs mythology Jan 2015 #17

I vehemently disagree! Hank is a VERY handsome guy. I love the one-ear-up-one-ear-down look. catbyte Jan 2015 #25

He's not homely! SMC22307 Jan 2015 #38

Those ears... Rhythm Jan 2015 #42

Ok, already. I take it back...Hank ain't homely. Contrary1 Jan 2015 #45

Love!!!! 840high Jan 2015 #13

Someone posted this link to a petition in the comments so I'm adding it BrotherIvan Jan 2015 #15

So eventually there would be no dogs or cats after ALL were spayed or neutered. pnwmom Jan 2015 #39

I Love It! lib87 Jan 2015 #18

Our adoptee was pretty shy and scared Blue_Tires Jan 2015 #19

Our Goldie was so broken down and seemed so sad and scared - calimary Jan 2015 #31

top pics a Carolina Dog. like my Lily. elehhhhna Jan 2015 #20

Love it! MoonRiver Jan 2015 #21

All our pets are rescued from some life problem WhiteTara Jan 2015 #22

Ohhhhh ..... polly7 Jan 2015 #23

It took way longer than a day for our MineralMan Jan 2015 #24

Thanks for the Sam update. I remember reading your posts after you adopted him. Beagle Freedom catbyte Jan 2015 #27

Sam is steadily becoming a real personality. MineralMan Jan 2015 #28

Oh, that's terrific news! It's just heartbreaking seeing what those little beagles went through. catbyte Jan 2015 #29

my rescue cat took months to lighten up. years later she still shows signs Liberal_in_LA Jan 2015 #41

The last one is like, "Freedommmm!" chrisa Jan 2015 #26

Mine hid under the bed PasadenaTrudy Jan 2015 #30

The top one is really dramatic Warpy Jan 2015 #32

If you look carefully at the top two pictures, they don't appear to be the same dog. pnwmom Jan 2015 #35

fear the beard backwoodsbob Jan 2015 #33

Years ago TNNurse Jan 2015 #34

Remember that this is a fairytale, and if you adopt a pet it's very unlikely to be this easy. Donald Ian Rankin Jan 2015 #36

Remember the story of Nico? SMC22307 Jan 2015 #40

That is awesome. Warren DeMontague Jan 2015 #43

thanks Beringia Jan 2015 #44