Dog named a “Gentle giant” is found tied to bench alone — now he’s getting a second chance
By RonnySteel
It's absolutely devastating to witness the mistreatment of animals. Far too often, we come across heartbreaking tales of pets subjected to cruelty and abandonment, treated as though they're disposable.
Such was the fate of one remarkable "gentle giant" dog who was discovered tethered to a bench in appalling condition — but thankfully, his story is taking a turn for the better.
In November, a large pit bull mix was found abandoned, tied up to a park bench. As reported by the Los Angeles-based nonprofit 15/10 Foundation, the poor dog was in dire straits, suffering from severe skin and eye infections, leaving him "crusty from head to toe."
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Officers from the Austin Humane Society arrived on the scene to help the abandoned dog. Despite the heartbreak he had been through, the dog — now named “Gordough” — was a happy and peaceful dog.
“Gordough is kind of like one of those reclining Happy Buddha statues came to life,” Austin Humane Society staff said, according to the Facebook post. “This Zen master is an inspiration to couch potatoes everywhere.”
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At 115 pounds, Gordough was quite a big dog, but he was described as a “gentle giant.” After being taken in he quickly became a favorite of AHS staff. “He’s been called a ham, a love bug, and a squishable couch potato,” the shelter wrote on Facebook.
Gordough received treatments for his skin condition, and the 15/10 Foundation pledged to cover his medical expenses. AHS said the 4-year-old dog was eager for a new start.
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Thankfully, the sweet dog soon got good news: he was taken in by a loving foster family, and after falling in love with Gordough they made plans to adopt him!
On January 18, the 15/10 Foundation announced that Gordough had been officially adopted.
It's truly saddening to think someone could abandon and tether a sweet dog like Gordough, but we're relieved to see him make such a remarkable recovery and find a wonderful new home!
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