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Dad And Son Rescued 30 Dogs Left Behind During The Flood
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Dad And Son Rescued 30 Dogs Left Behind During The Flood

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Even though the citizens in Brazoria, Texas were warned about the flood, many family dogs were abandoned in the midst of the chaos. However, the dad and younger brother of a Redittor named DUSTYHAM took the risk to save them. Equipped with a motorboat, the animal-loving duo rescued about 30 stranded dogs, including a bird and a cat.

“This was forecasted a week or so in advance, some situations I can understand,” wrote DUSTYHAM. “Not this one.” Neither can we, however, it’s also possible that the owners were away from home and not able to come back for their pooches. Whatever the reason, the poor pups were brought to safety. “They all went to temporary shelter set up by the local humane society,” DUSTYHAM explained. The dogs will be cared for until their owners come to pick them up or they’re adopted. If you want to help the shelter look after these dogs, please consider making a donation here.

More info: Facebook (h/t: DUSTYHAM)

Even though the citizens of Brazoria, Texas were warned about the flood, many dogs were left behind

“This was forecasted a week or so in advance, some situations I can understand. Not this one”

Luckily, one dad and his son took a risk to save those poor pups

Equipped with a motorboat, the animal-loving duo started their quest

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“They made several trips and saved about 40 dogs”

It’s also possible that the owners were away from home and not able to come back for their pooches

Whatever the reason, the poor pups were brought to safety

“They all went to temporary shelter set up by the local humane society”

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The SPCA of Brazoria County keeps posting photos of the dogs rescued so that their owners would take them home

The dogs will be cared for until their owners come to pick them up or they’re adopted

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As well as this lovely parrot!

If you want to help the shelter look after these dogs, please consider making a donation here

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sugarp443 avatar
Blue
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very heart warming story. Utmost respect and salute to both of you (father and son)! Good job.

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Akshay Thakur
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those who abandoned there dogs should be tried fir animal cruelty.

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Nora Dennis
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have three cats had the same thing happened to me, they would have come with, this includes if I had a dog, or any animal. They were warned, no reason not to take their pet too. A pet is also a family member, just because it has fur, fangs and claws doesn't make it any less important than a human.

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Sugnét Van Wyk Strauss
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Respect, but most of all this man has given his son the best lesson any human can learn. That of love and compassion. True earth angels. THANK YOU.

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Allemagne Revons
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you are heroes and the pooches say thank you. They should charge the owners. Dont get a living creature if you dont. have the heart to commit to them. S**t like that pisses me off

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Lisa Dunlap
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have so much respect for you. Your hearts are so big and caring. I wish the rest of the world cared as much as you both.

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Sharon Chang
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These wonderful men are heroes! May they be blessed in a thousand ways!!! I will be donating for the care of the dogs!

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Jane Gray
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would anyone leave their dog behind. Surely they're part of the family. If they aren't then don't have them. Ugh.

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# Sizzle Sisters
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They were still lots of drowning just to save a few dogs that is so thoughtful

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Kelly Nope
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoa! This is my tiny hometown of 2k people. I never expected to see it pop up on Bored Panda!!! (It is on the Brazos River, it floods periodically but this couldn't have been recently.)

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Lisa Kitzmiller
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

kudos to these guys! SHAME SHAME SHAME on people that walked away from their pets.

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Gaynor Henry
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry but as dog and cat owners, nothing would stop us - except severe injury or death, from getting back to our pets and we simply would not leave without them. These two are true heroes.

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Terry Jensen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

great people do these things...only jerks leave them and run. I would never leave my animals in something like this especially when everyone was warned in advance...its called preparedness. These people would never be able to save themselves in a real disaster.

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Paul Cole
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

some people just don't deserve to have a companion, i hope these animals are adopted and not returned to the irresponsible people.

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Michele Gabe
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No excuse. Being away from home? Bull chit. I would never leave my pets. ever

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Blue
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very heart warming story. Utmost respect and salute to both of you (father and son)! Good job.

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Akshay Thakur
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those who abandoned there dogs should be tried fir animal cruelty.

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Nora Dennis
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have three cats had the same thing happened to me, they would have come with, this includes if I had a dog, or any animal. They were warned, no reason not to take their pet too. A pet is also a family member, just because it has fur, fangs and claws doesn't make it any less important than a human.

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Sugnét Van Wyk Strauss
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Respect, but most of all this man has given his son the best lesson any human can learn. That of love and compassion. True earth angels. THANK YOU.

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Allemagne Revons
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you are heroes and the pooches say thank you. They should charge the owners. Dont get a living creature if you dont. have the heart to commit to them. S**t like that pisses me off

stuffromthebeach avatar
Lisa Dunlap
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have so much respect for you. Your hearts are so big and caring. I wish the rest of the world cared as much as you both.

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Sharon Chang
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These wonderful men are heroes! May they be blessed in a thousand ways!!! I will be donating for the care of the dogs!

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Jane Gray
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would anyone leave their dog behind. Surely they're part of the family. If they aren't then don't have them. Ugh.

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# Sizzle Sisters
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They were still lots of drowning just to save a few dogs that is so thoughtful

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Kelly Nope
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoa! This is my tiny hometown of 2k people. I never expected to see it pop up on Bored Panda!!! (It is on the Brazos River, it floods periodically but this couldn't have been recently.)

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Lisa Kitzmiller
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

kudos to these guys! SHAME SHAME SHAME on people that walked away from their pets.

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Gaynor Henry
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry but as dog and cat owners, nothing would stop us - except severe injury or death, from getting back to our pets and we simply would not leave without them. These two are true heroes.

tbark8_tj avatar
Terry Jensen
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

great people do these things...only jerks leave them and run. I would never leave my animals in something like this especially when everyone was warned in advance...its called preparedness. These people would never be able to save themselves in a real disaster.

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Paul Cole
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

some people just don't deserve to have a companion, i hope these animals are adopted and not returned to the irresponsible people.

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Michele Gabe
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No excuse. Being away from home? Bull chit. I would never leave my pets. ever

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