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Sad Skinny Boxer Begs for Someone to Rescue Her

Begging for someone to rescue her. Screenshot from Sad Skinny Boxer Begs For Someone To Rescue Her, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: The Dodo

Walking into the shelter, Iris stood out. Her frame was so thin it hurt to see her. She sat quietly, eyes locked on every passerby, as if asking for help. The sight of her frail body and pleading eyes stirred something deep inside. She needed someone, and it felt like she was waiting for a miracle.

Found in a Hoarding Situation

Meet Iris
Meet Iris. Screenshot from Sad Skinny Boxer Begs For Someone To Rescue Her, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: The Dodo

Iris had come from a hoarding situation, part of a rescue mission involving nearly 400 dogs. The place posed as a rescue but never cared for the animals. They were neglected, left hungry for who knows how long. Iris had survived, but just barely. She was one of many who needed immediate care and love.

The First Meal in Who Knows How Long

Iris was severely underweight
Iris was severely underweight. Screenshot from Sad Skinny Boxer Begs For Someone To Rescue Her, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: The Dodo

During the rescue, volunteers filled food bowls for the dogs. It was clear that Iris and the others hadn’t eaten in days, maybe longer. They wagged their tails, excited to see people and smell food. Iris was gentle but desperate as she ate, savoring each bite as if it might be her last. She was painfully thin, yet full of hope.

No Foster Home Yet

Despite the joy of seeing many dogs go to foster homes, Iris remained behind. It was heartbreaking to watch her waiting, day after day, for her turn. She was sweet, always wagging her tail at anyone who came close. But no one had come for her yet. Her thin frame and pleading eyes stayed with everyone who met her.

The Day She Was Rescued

She was placed in a playful and loving foster home
She was placed in a playful and loving foster home. Screenshot from Sad Skinny Boxer Begs For Someone To Rescue Her, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: The Dodo

Finally, Iris found her foster family. Two young children ran up to her, and she wagged her tail so hard it looked like it might fall off. There was no mistaking her joy. She explored her new surroundings, eager and full of energy. Toys, food, and love—everything she had missed. It was the day her life began to change.

Never Alone Again

Iris spent the holidays with her new family. She was never hungry, never alone, and she blossomed in her new life. Her once-skinny frame filled out, and she became one of the happiest dogs they had ever known. Iris’s story was one of survival, but more than that, it was about hope and finding the love she deserved.

The Video

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Sad Skinny Boxer Begs For Someone To Rescue Her, Source: YouTube, Uploaded: The Dodo

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