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King’s Story: A Lifetime Of Neglect, Now A Fight For Healing
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King’s Story: A Lifetime Of Neglect, Now A Fight For Healing

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When King, an 8-year-old pomeranian mix, was surrendered to Famous Fido Rescue, the contrast between him and his former guardian was almost too painful to comprehend. The woman who carried him in was well-dressed, with freshly manicured nails and every detail of her appearance in place. King, however, was in a state of heartbreaking neglect.

His nails had grown so long they curled into his own paws. His ears dripped pus from untreated infections. His skin was inflamed, raw, and patchy with significant hair loss from mange. Every inch of his small body told the story of prolonged suffering.

Dogs feel pain in the same way we do. They feel heartbreak when they’re abandoned, confusion when their environment suddenly changes, and loss when the familiar faces and routines they loved disappear. They feel the sting of raw skin, the ache of overgrown nails, and the exhaustion of untreated infection. But unlike us, they cannot ask for help. They depend entirely on us. King depended on his guardian for eight years, and he was truly let down.

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    At Famous Fido Rescue, we took King straight to the veterinarian, where he was officially diagnosed with mange. His care will be a long-term commitment involving medication, medicated baths, and ongoing treatment to help his skin heal and infections clear.

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    “Looking at King’s sore, broken skin is gut-wrenching,” said Gloria Lissner, founder of Famous Fido Rescue. “It is impossible to ignore the pain he is in. No animal should have to endure this level of neglect.”

    King deserves better. He deserves comfort, healing, and the chance to finally know what it means to be cherished.

    We are asking our community to join us in this fight for King. Donations toward his care will help cover his veterinary treatment, medical supplies, and ongoing needs as he recovers.

    With your support, we can make sure his next chapters are filled with love and dignity and not pain.

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    Gloria Lissner

    Gloria Lissner

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    Gloria Lissner is the passionate Founder and Executive Director of Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Chicago. With over five decades of dedication to animal welfare, Gloria has been rescuing homeless dogs and cats since 1975 - long before “rescue” was a household term. Her journey began when, at just 18, she opened a grooming shop and later the renowned Famous Fido Doggie Deli. Witnessing boarded animals abandoned or left behind, Gloria felt compelled to act. By collaborating with Chicago shelters and founding Famous Fido Rescue, she created a place focused on animals deemed “unadoptable” from high‑kill shelters - especially seniors, special‐needs, or trauma‑affected animals. Under Gloria’s leadership, Famous Fido has grown into a state‑of‑the‑art, no‑kill sanctuary with a Learning Center, micro‑chipping and spay/neuter initiatives, and educational programs for adopters and the public. She instituted a comprehensive adoption process, including interviews and home checks, to ensure safe, lasting matches. Gloria believes that Chicago can become a model no‑kill city through united outreach, advocacy, and responsible guardianship. She devotes herself entirely to this mission, drawing on experience, compassion, and a bold vision, to rescue animals deserving of love, respect, and forever homes.

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    Gloria Lissner

    Gloria Lissner

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    Gloria Lissner is the passionate Founder and Executive Director of Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Chicago. With over five decades of dedication to animal welfare, Gloria has been rescuing homeless dogs and cats since 1975 - long before “rescue” was a household term. Her journey began when, at just 18, she opened a grooming shop and later the renowned Famous Fido Doggie Deli. Witnessing boarded animals abandoned or left behind, Gloria felt compelled to act. By collaborating with Chicago shelters and founding Famous Fido Rescue, she created a place focused on animals deemed “unadoptable” from high‑kill shelters - especially seniors, special‐needs, or trauma‑affected animals. Under Gloria’s leadership, Famous Fido has grown into a state‑of‑the‑art, no‑kill sanctuary with a Learning Center, micro‑chipping and spay/neuter initiatives, and educational programs for adopters and the public. She instituted a comprehensive adoption process, including interviews and home checks, to ensure safe, lasting matches. Gloria believes that Chicago can become a model no‑kill city through united outreach, advocacy, and responsible guardianship. She devotes herself entirely to this mission, drawing on experience, compassion, and a bold vision, to rescue animals deserving of love, respect, and forever homes.

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    Gabrielė Malukaitė

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    Hi there! I'm Gabrielė. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience.Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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    Jayne Turner
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor baby. His a****r needs jail.

    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only have 2 berserk buttons. This is one. I have never regretted rescuing animals.

    ELLE
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    poor king !!! ;( ♥♥♥

    Jayne Turner
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor baby. His a****r needs jail.

    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only have 2 berserk buttons. This is one. I have never regretted rescuing animals.

    ELLE
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    poor king !!! ;( ♥♥♥

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