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Woman On Holiday Finds A Dog With Broken Spine, Takes Him Home From Greece To Holland
When Kiara Ijzendoorn and her family were driving down in Crete, Greece, they found a dog lying in the middle of the road and immediately knew there was something wrong as the pooch was barely able to move.
‘His leg was totally paralyzed. He had a big bump on his back that was his broken spine’, Ijzendoorn told The Dodo. It turned out the the dog had been living in a nearby barn, all by himself and completely neglected.
Ijzendoorn kept visiting the dog in the barn, and despite his physical ailments, the doggie was always very happy to see her. Ijzendoorn fell in love with the dog and decided to take the next big step. She took him to a local rescue organization where he was seen by a vet and got officially adopted by Ijzendoorn. Sadly, the vet determined that the dog had most likely been abused. The new owner named the dog Fos, which means ‘shining’ in Greek, perhaps as a promise for a brighter future.
Ijzendoorn and her family flew back to Holland and took their new pet with them. Even if Fos is still scared of older men and cats, today the dog is doing so much better and is recovering from a broken spine. Ijzendoorn has a new best friend, while Fos is shining with happiness.
(h/t: thedodo)
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Kiara Ijzendoorn and her family were driving down in Crete, Greece, when they found an injured dog lying in the middle of the road
‘His leg was totally paralyzed. He had a big bump on his back that was his broken spine’
It turned out the the dog had been living in a nearby barn, all by himself and completely neglected
Ijzendoorn fell in love with the friendly dog and decided to adopt him
She took him to the vet and then back home with her to Holland
Today the dog is doing so much better and is recovering from a broken spine. Ijzendoorn has a new best friend, while the pooch is shining with happiness!
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Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
The world needs more people like Kiara. Bless you Kiara and your BIG heart. I'm confident Fos is in a happy home. <3
Hans 9 years ago
And the world needs less people like those who did it to the dog. Actually, this world does not need a single one of them.
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janice deane 9 years ago
I was afraid to click on this after seeing the photo. But now I am glad that I did. What a WONDERFUL success story! I am so thankful for Ijzendoorn and people like her who make this world a better place. :)
Amanda Panda 9 years ago
I did too, the image to the article gave me chills, but I know Bored Panda tends to post stories like these b/c they have happy endings
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Sasha Bharti 9 years ago
What a lovely lady ! This dog had a lucky escape crossing paths with her I hope he has a very long loving life X
BethAnn Prisco - Shoenfeld 9 years ago
Wonderful story!!! I have a similar rescue story, and it also took place on Crete! I hitchhiked with an abused pup to Holland!! Thanks!
Alexandra.Komar 9 years ago
My heart breaks each time I read such stories💔😭And in these moments I understand how cruel and insane some people are to abandon, neglect or even kill animals for nothing, and how I HATE these people! They deserve the worst of hells!! And those who save the poor animals are truly great!! I am happy that our world is not entirely rotten... God bless the kind-hearted. And God bless the vulnerable animals! Let them be always protected from any hazards ❤
Monika Nowak 9 years ago
If only there were more people with such a good heart in this world... All the best Kiara!!!!! You have the best friend you could ever dream of :)
Aryadna Andreica 9 years ago
Awwww, poor little thing :( I'm so glad he found a loving family.
Krisztina Németh 9 years ago
bless you Kiara! <3 you are a very good people and your heart is big,very big!happy life for you and your dog!!
Crystllee 9 years ago
Love love love the last picture! You can see true joy in Fos's face! What a beautiful way to share your heart, with literally a broken.
Sasha Bharti 9 years ago
Also anyone that inflicts any sort of pain on animals should be chained and treated like the animal they are! How could you hurt any animal!
Sumaya Khan 9 years ago
So happy he is safe loved and happy now may the rest of the journey for Fos be colorful... blessing to all who helped make it happen
Nevi Løvfelt 9 years ago
I know its not all people that would do something like that to a dog,but when I see something like this,I almost like animals more than people.Bless You Kiara.
Daniel Golcher 9 years ago
I can only wish positive things, love and happiness, to this magnificent human being. I wish the lil' doggy the best possible life, but with such loving owners I'm sure he couldn't do better!
hassan mahmoud 9 years ago
Done well kiara world needs armies like you .. Great you love your job
Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
The world needs more people like Kiara. Bless you Kiara and your BIG heart. I'm confident Fos is in a happy home. <3
Hans 9 years ago
And the world needs less people like those who did it to the dog. Actually, this world does not need a single one of them.
Load More Replies... janice deane 9 years ago
I was afraid to click on this after seeing the photo. But now I am glad that I did. What a WONDERFUL success story! I am so thankful for Ijzendoorn and people like her who make this world a better place. :)
Amanda Panda 9 years ago
I did too, the image to the article gave me chills, but I know Bored Panda tends to post stories like these b/c they have happy endings
Load More Replies... Sasha Bharti 9 years ago
What a lovely lady ! This dog had a lucky escape crossing paths with her I hope he has a very long loving life X
BethAnn Prisco - Shoenfeld 9 years ago
Wonderful story!!! I have a similar rescue story, and it also took place on Crete! I hitchhiked with an abused pup to Holland!! Thanks!
Alexandra.Komar 9 years ago
My heart breaks each time I read such stories💔😭And in these moments I understand how cruel and insane some people are to abandon, neglect or even kill animals for nothing, and how I HATE these people! They deserve the worst of hells!! And those who save the poor animals are truly great!! I am happy that our world is not entirely rotten... God bless the kind-hearted. And God bless the vulnerable animals! Let them be always protected from any hazards ❤
Monika Nowak 9 years ago
If only there were more people with such a good heart in this world... All the best Kiara!!!!! You have the best friend you could ever dream of :)
Aryadna Andreica 9 years ago
Awwww, poor little thing :( I'm so glad he found a loving family.
Krisztina Németh 9 years ago
bless you Kiara! <3 you are a very good people and your heart is big,very big!happy life for you and your dog!!
Crystllee 9 years ago
Love love love the last picture! You can see true joy in Fos's face! What a beautiful way to share your heart, with literally a broken.
Sasha Bharti 9 years ago
Also anyone that inflicts any sort of pain on animals should be chained and treated like the animal they are! How could you hurt any animal!
Sumaya Khan 9 years ago
So happy he is safe loved and happy now may the rest of the journey for Fos be colorful... blessing to all who helped make it happen
Nevi Løvfelt 9 years ago
I know its not all people that would do something like that to a dog,but when I see something like this,I almost like animals more than people.Bless You Kiara.
Daniel Golcher 9 years ago
I can only wish positive things, love and happiness, to this magnificent human being. I wish the lil' doggy the best possible life, but with such loving owners I'm sure he couldn't do better!
hassan mahmoud 9 years ago
Done well kiara world needs armies like you .. Great you love your job
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