Two abused dogs found comfort in their companionship as they recovered from injuries at a South Carolina animal clinic.
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Puppies for sale
The story starts at a farm where a farmer is selling a few puppies from his dog’s new litter. A young boy approached the farmer, keen on purchasing one of the little balls of fur.
While showing the puppies available, the farmer is surprised by the boy’s actions.
The boy had shown up in response to the sign advertising that the farmer had four puppies for sale. As the farmer drove the last nail into the sign at the edge of his yard, he felt a tug from behind. Looking around, he was surprised to see a small boy standing behind him.
“Mister,” the boy said, “I want to buy one of your puppies.”
Shaking his head, the farmer explained to the boy the high pedigree of the puppies and as such, they weren’t exactly cheap. The boy thought for a moment and then reached deep into his pocket, pulling out a handful of change.
“I’ve got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?” the boy said.
The farmer reassured the boy that it was enough and called out his dog and her litter of pups. Soon, four little balls of fur followed their mother into the yard. For his part, the little boy couldn’t help but beam with excitement.
Then the boy noticed something else, another little ball following his family into the yard, albeit more slowly. This puppy hobbled along, trying to keep up with its mom and siblings.
“I want that one,” the little boy said to the farmer, pointing to the runt.
Kneeling at the boy’s side, the farmer tried to explain that he didn’t want that particular puppy. The puppy would never be able to play with the boy as the other dogs would.
Stepping back, the boy rolled up the sleeve of his pants, the sun gleaming off of the steel brace running down both sides of his leg.
Looking up at the farmer, the little boy spoke. “You see sir, I don’t run too well myself, and he will need someone who understands.”
Reaching down, the farmer picked up the little puppy. With tears in his eyes, the farmer carefully handed the little runt to the boy.
“How much is he?” the little boy asked.
the farmer answered back. “There is no charge for love.”
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Bob Barker was always proud of his “Guru of Spay and Neuter” title. “Help control the pet population, have your pets spayed or neutered,” are familiar words to game show fans and anyone who stayed home sick from school watching The Price Is Right.
These are the wise words Bob Barker closed every show with during his 35-year run, and they are representative of his lifelong love for helping animals.
"It’s on behalf of animals. Anything that we can do to make this world a better place for animals is very important. Animals of all kinds. I help animal organizations of every description. I help protect all living things – birds, creatures of the sea – you name it. I, like millions of other people, was born with a deep love for animals, all of them. I have loved them all my life. When I was a kid, I used to pick up strays and help animals that were injured. I feel sorry for people who don’t love and enjoy animals, because they are missing such a wonderful part of life."
Actress Betty White’s legacy will continue to serve animals in need for almost 100 days at Hillsborough County’s pet shelter. When White died shortly before her 100th birthday, Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center waived adoption fees for 100 dogs and cats in honor of the actress, who had devoted much of her life to helping animals.
