The Heartwarming Story Of Leo, A Paralyzed Puppy Found On A Beach In Thailand
When compassionate Canadian traveler Meagan Penman discovered this poor pup dragging his paralyzed legs along a beach in Thailand, she knew she had to help, no matter the cost. Thus began the beautiful and hopeful story of Leo the puppy, a paraplegic stray who was brought to Canada and found a new loving home there.
By the anonymous rescuer’s estimates, hey might not have survived another month on his own. When no rescues in Thailand would take him, she knew she had to take him home. For more about this touching story, read on below!
More info: Facebook | youcaring.com (h/t: Meaags)
“I found this little guy on a beach in Thailand dragging his paralyzed body around”
“He would have been dead within the month if I hadn’t moved him,” wrote Meagan Penman
“I couldn’t find any rescues in Thailand to take him so I decided to bring him back to Canada”
Here, Leo’s waiting for treatment at a Thai vet’s office
Leo has a broken spine and will never walk again
“Two months later and ready to leave!”
Here he is in his new temporary home!
Because of the vet expenses, Meagan needed to find him a new forever home
With those puppy eyes, it shouldn’t take long
Leo also had operations for various problems with his urinary tract
Leo will need to wear diapers like these until his urinary problems are fixed
Jamie, pictured here with Leo, agreed to become his foster mom!
“Leo is finally able to walk again with the help of a wheelchair. He loves it!”
To help support Leo’s vet care, please donate to his youcaring.com campaign!
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Share on FacebookSome people are adorable. Warms my heart. If there's a heaven your going there x
Meagan you are an angel for rescuing Leo as is Jamie for becoming his foster mum. God bless you both
I really need to read this wonderful stories to compensate for all the sadness and animal abuse that is going on. What a heroes!! Love'm
Megan, i wish more people kind heart like you. God bless you always.
Thank you Meagan. What you did. Wow. Incredible. Leo's huge smile wearing his wheels no doubt makes it all worth it. :)
I think the woman deserves a medal. Obviously a very sweet dog that got very lucky to meet the right person.
God bless you Meagan!! You are an angel personified!! So glad for Leo that he found you. X
I dont have any words...just Salute to all off u...Long Live cute Leo...
God bless you . I feel to see what you help your dog . My heart is proud of you take care of your dog .. Big smile ..
God works in mysterious ways. This was an act of absolute unconditional love on Meagan, Jamie and Leo's part. Bless you!
They should put the dog down, instead of having it cater to the humans need. Shame..
Just wonderful. Love stories like this. All doggies deserve a family.
So joyful and exciting to see that some people even better in the world, so exciting to read about such a noble act !!! Really fight for ani
It took my eyes tearsful,so cute puppy,, sad is that life so cruel,glad is still exist some good ppls whos care about weakers
Oh.my.god its so good to know we still have people like this living in the world
I think that both of these young women are angels here on earth to rescue Leo! he would have stolen my heart too!❤️
What an incredible, heartfelt example of compassion and love shown by all those who touched Leo's life. May they all be rewarded in kind...
I applaud you for giving Leo a life he can enjoy. There's a lesson here for all of us. Wonderful story & pictures!
I applaud the people who took this pup and gave him such a good life. There's a lesson here for all of us. Wonderful!
Ms Meagan kudus to you and your kind and generous heart. All creatures great and small the Lord God made them all.
A beautiful and deeply touching story. I can only imagine the angst of finding a dog who so desperately needs help.
IT`S SO SAD TO THINK THAT SOMEONE COULD LEAVE THIS POOR PUPPY WONDERING ALL ALONE WHEN THERE WAS NO HOPE TO SURVIVE ON HIS OWN GOD BLESS YOU
Wonderful heart warming story of love, kindness, and compassion
GOD BLESS THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN AND THIS PRECIOUS PUPPY. I JUST FEEL THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR PEOPLE WHO SHOW COMPASSION
Splitting image of our own rescue dog pics on David Livesey facebook page
It put me in tears when i saw his spinalcord was broken. God bless meagan, leo and his new foster mom..
Some people are so caring and it makes me so happy. This put me to tears. :)
What a heartwarming tale. There are some wonderful people around and luckily, one of them found this darling dog. Leo deserves a wonderf
I am surprised they didn't eat him.Thailand eats dogs. Thank you soooo much for saving him.
What a great little dog, glad someone was able to make things a little easier for him to enjoy his life...
I think she has a compassionate heart. We're all in this together people, remember that!
Meagan, thank you for the heart warming act. You have changed the dog's whole life. You are an angel!!
Gracias Dios que todavia existen personas que tienen un corazón que sienten amor por los demas sea quien sea
He's a lucky dog for meeting these wonderful women. Wishing Leo a Forever Home soon.
Such a beautiful story ! Leo is wonderful, I love him :) Good news : some human beings are able to make the world better. Thank you so much
I am so happy reading so rear stories like this. I can hope again and beleive that there are loving people in the world! Thank you!
What a heartwarming story...made me cry but so happy theres people like meagan and jamie in this world. Such love and compassion:)
I have over three years experience volunteering for a no-kell dog rescue and seen a lot of dogs get good homes but this story tops them all.
No words...only tears of joy for Leo's happy ending & thumbs up to Jamie for havin a heart of gold.
So good to see that he has a home now and he is not suffering like on that beach. And so good that there are still good people.
une histoire touchante, mais est-il vraiment heureux dans un autre pays ? il ne peut tout avoir : la liberté et l'amour ....
THE YOUNG WOMEN (MEGAN & JAMIE) BLESS THEIR HEARTS; MY GOD,GOD LEAD MEGAN TO LEO &LEO TO JAMIE; WHAT A HEART TOUCHING STORIE....(I CRIED)
He looks so happy to have a new chance at living life! :) Thank you.
The change in his expression over the course of the photos says so much. Thank you for the lovely story.
Meagan, Jamie, you are angels. I rescued my JJ from a street in Thailand 15 years ago, now we live together in B.C. Canada. Leo is handsome!
Meagan and Jamie, you are angels. I rescued a puppy from a street in Thailand 15 years ago and now we live together in B.C. Canada.
Such a beautiful example of Leo's will to live, and the love from others to enable that. Restores my faith in destiny and karma xxx
A heartwarming story of really caring people you have touched my heart thank you for your amazing support and to share this with us.
It's BS people will spend $1000's to help a dog, yet wouldn't put that same money to help a child out of poverty or woman in prostitution.
Nobody gave Christine Meier attention for her first comment so she posted a second similar comment. Plz, she needs your attention! Hahaha!
Load More Replies...I think it's BS people will spend $1,000's of dollars to help a dog out of Thailand, but not one penny towards PEOPLE that need it.
Poor Christine Meier needs attention so bad she has to steal it from a little crippled dog. Hahaha! Crybaby...
Load More Replies...This Person had a open Heart for Love and Life no matter the cost, and That is what Christ did for us when we yet a sinner.
Thank to a Person who hart open to Love,this Kind carrying Jesus did for us....
Thank God for people like you. May you both be as blessed in life as Leo. Keep up the good work and thank you!
What an amazing lady you are Meagan! There needs to be more people like you in this world! Thank you xxxx
Im so glad there could be something done for that pup. I myself couldnt save my dog from his crushed spine but you could. Caring heart!
Leo looks so happy in the pic of him in his wheelchair. Blessings on all who helped him
Omg we saw Leo in Koh Toa. It was the saddest thing ever. I'm so happy to hear someone from Canada had really changed the life of him :)
If we can save a life, why wouldn't we? In this sometimes dark and cruel world, these amazing ladies shine light on humanity. Thank you!
Every animal's life is precious and every animal's life is worth saving. A wonderful story. May they have many happy years together!
Thankyou so much for caring and helping this very vunerable doggi, he can look forward to a wonderful life
If all the people would act like this in their lives - there would so much less suffering. Thank you, Meagan and all involved!
Wonderful compassionate people - bless you. See how Leo's expression changed when he realized he was now loved.
If you want to adopt a Thai dog of your own find out more at http://www.thaianimalsanctuary.com/ Many dogs now living happily in the EU!
The Baan Unrak sanctuary in Thailand looks after dogs like Leo everyday! http://www.thaianimalsanctuary.com/
this story warms my heart! there is not a lot of people like this in the world! God bless you! :')
thank you so much and god bless you all who helped that poor dog come back to health. i would have done the same thing if i was in your plac
This is amazing. I was trying very hard not to cry. Thank you for everything you did for this little guy!
He looks like a very happy dog now. It is good that there are people like her in the world.
Bless you for doing something so wonderful for this little guy. What a touching story.
u are just angel.....god bless u with lot of happiness and love and money also so tht u can help more such puppies
So heartwarming. There is the Soi dog foundation in Phuket, Thailand that helps with those situations as well as traveling. If ever...
Some people are adorable. Warms my heart. If there's a heaven your going there x
Meagan you are an angel for rescuing Leo as is Jamie for becoming his foster mum. God bless you both
I really need to read this wonderful stories to compensate for all the sadness and animal abuse that is going on. What a heroes!! Love'm
Megan, i wish more people kind heart like you. God bless you always.
Thank you Meagan. What you did. Wow. Incredible. Leo's huge smile wearing his wheels no doubt makes it all worth it. :)
I think the woman deserves a medal. Obviously a very sweet dog that got very lucky to meet the right person.
God bless you Meagan!! You are an angel personified!! So glad for Leo that he found you. X
I dont have any words...just Salute to all off u...Long Live cute Leo...
God bless you . I feel to see what you help your dog . My heart is proud of you take care of your dog .. Big smile ..
God works in mysterious ways. This was an act of absolute unconditional love on Meagan, Jamie and Leo's part. Bless you!
They should put the dog down, instead of having it cater to the humans need. Shame..
Just wonderful. Love stories like this. All doggies deserve a family.
So joyful and exciting to see that some people even better in the world, so exciting to read about such a noble act !!! Really fight for ani
It took my eyes tearsful,so cute puppy,, sad is that life so cruel,glad is still exist some good ppls whos care about weakers
Oh.my.god its so good to know we still have people like this living in the world
I think that both of these young women are angels here on earth to rescue Leo! he would have stolen my heart too!❤️
What an incredible, heartfelt example of compassion and love shown by all those who touched Leo's life. May they all be rewarded in kind...
I applaud you for giving Leo a life he can enjoy. There's a lesson here for all of us. Wonderful story & pictures!
I applaud the people who took this pup and gave him such a good life. There's a lesson here for all of us. Wonderful!
Ms Meagan kudus to you and your kind and generous heart. All creatures great and small the Lord God made them all.
A beautiful and deeply touching story. I can only imagine the angst of finding a dog who so desperately needs help.
IT`S SO SAD TO THINK THAT SOMEONE COULD LEAVE THIS POOR PUPPY WONDERING ALL ALONE WHEN THERE WAS NO HOPE TO SURVIVE ON HIS OWN GOD BLESS YOU
Wonderful heart warming story of love, kindness, and compassion
GOD BLESS THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN AND THIS PRECIOUS PUPPY. I JUST FEEL THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR PEOPLE WHO SHOW COMPASSION
Splitting image of our own rescue dog pics on David Livesey facebook page
It put me in tears when i saw his spinalcord was broken. God bless meagan, leo and his new foster mom..
Some people are so caring and it makes me so happy. This put me to tears. :)
What a heartwarming tale. There are some wonderful people around and luckily, one of them found this darling dog. Leo deserves a wonderf
I am surprised they didn't eat him.Thailand eats dogs. Thank you soooo much for saving him.
What a great little dog, glad someone was able to make things a little easier for him to enjoy his life...
I think she has a compassionate heart. We're all in this together people, remember that!
Meagan, thank you for the heart warming act. You have changed the dog's whole life. You are an angel!!
Gracias Dios que todavia existen personas que tienen un corazón que sienten amor por los demas sea quien sea
He's a lucky dog for meeting these wonderful women. Wishing Leo a Forever Home soon.
Such a beautiful story ! Leo is wonderful, I love him :) Good news : some human beings are able to make the world better. Thank you so much
I am so happy reading so rear stories like this. I can hope again and beleive that there are loving people in the world! Thank you!
What a heartwarming story...made me cry but so happy theres people like meagan and jamie in this world. Such love and compassion:)
I have over three years experience volunteering for a no-kell dog rescue and seen a lot of dogs get good homes but this story tops them all.
No words...only tears of joy for Leo's happy ending & thumbs up to Jamie for havin a heart of gold.
So good to see that he has a home now and he is not suffering like on that beach. And so good that there are still good people.
une histoire touchante, mais est-il vraiment heureux dans un autre pays ? il ne peut tout avoir : la liberté et l'amour ....
THE YOUNG WOMEN (MEGAN & JAMIE) BLESS THEIR HEARTS; MY GOD,GOD LEAD MEGAN TO LEO &LEO TO JAMIE; WHAT A HEART TOUCHING STORIE....(I CRIED)
He looks so happy to have a new chance at living life! :) Thank you.
The change in his expression over the course of the photos says so much. Thank you for the lovely story.
Meagan, Jamie, you are angels. I rescued my JJ from a street in Thailand 15 years ago, now we live together in B.C. Canada. Leo is handsome!
Meagan and Jamie, you are angels. I rescued a puppy from a street in Thailand 15 years ago and now we live together in B.C. Canada.
Such a beautiful example of Leo's will to live, and the love from others to enable that. Restores my faith in destiny and karma xxx
A heartwarming story of really caring people you have touched my heart thank you for your amazing support and to share this with us.
It's BS people will spend $1000's to help a dog, yet wouldn't put that same money to help a child out of poverty or woman in prostitution.
Nobody gave Christine Meier attention for her first comment so she posted a second similar comment. Plz, she needs your attention! Hahaha!
Load More Replies...I think it's BS people will spend $1,000's of dollars to help a dog out of Thailand, but not one penny towards PEOPLE that need it.
Poor Christine Meier needs attention so bad she has to steal it from a little crippled dog. Hahaha! Crybaby...
Load More Replies...This Person had a open Heart for Love and Life no matter the cost, and That is what Christ did for us when we yet a sinner.
Thank to a Person who hart open to Love,this Kind carrying Jesus did for us....
Thank God for people like you. May you both be as blessed in life as Leo. Keep up the good work and thank you!
What an amazing lady you are Meagan! There needs to be more people like you in this world! Thank you xxxx
Im so glad there could be something done for that pup. I myself couldnt save my dog from his crushed spine but you could. Caring heart!
Leo looks so happy in the pic of him in his wheelchair. Blessings on all who helped him
Omg we saw Leo in Koh Toa. It was the saddest thing ever. I'm so happy to hear someone from Canada had really changed the life of him :)
If we can save a life, why wouldn't we? In this sometimes dark and cruel world, these amazing ladies shine light on humanity. Thank you!
Every animal's life is precious and every animal's life is worth saving. A wonderful story. May they have many happy years together!
Thankyou so much for caring and helping this very vunerable doggi, he can look forward to a wonderful life
If all the people would act like this in their lives - there would so much less suffering. Thank you, Meagan and all involved!
Wonderful compassionate people - bless you. See how Leo's expression changed when he realized he was now loved.
If you want to adopt a Thai dog of your own find out more at http://www.thaianimalsanctuary.com/ Many dogs now living happily in the EU!
The Baan Unrak sanctuary in Thailand looks after dogs like Leo everyday! http://www.thaianimalsanctuary.com/
this story warms my heart! there is not a lot of people like this in the world! God bless you! :')
thank you so much and god bless you all who helped that poor dog come back to health. i would have done the same thing if i was in your plac
This is amazing. I was trying very hard not to cry. Thank you for everything you did for this little guy!
He looks like a very happy dog now. It is good that there are people like her in the world.
Bless you for doing something so wonderful for this little guy. What a touching story.
u are just angel.....god bless u with lot of happiness and love and money also so tht u can help more such puppies
So heartwarming. There is the Soi dog foundation in Phuket, Thailand that helps with those situations as well as traveling. If ever...
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