Sometimes you just know. You know when you’re supposed to help, when a dog needs us and when our community can step in and save a life.  The story of Eli is one of those times. CTDR family, meet one of our new pups, Eli.  Oh, what a story this guy has! Fate, and a dog named Sugar, brought Eli to us at CTDR a few weeks ago.  Sugar was our initial pull and interest, and, while we were ON THE PHONE with a tiny shelter near Galveston about Sugar and her poor condition, in walks a gentleman into the shelter lobby with sweet Eli in his arms.….for euthanasia.  Eli was scheduled that fateful day for euthanasia due to “bad health” per his owner. They’d made an appointment and had arrived right on time to send Eli across the bridge….it just wasn’t meant to be for this little guy that day.  His next chapter was actually about to begin! While on the phone discussing Sugar and her grave condition, the shelter let us know this was actively happening in their lobby at the very same moment. They asked if we could take two dogs and we said YES immediately!  With consent to place Eli in rescue instead of euthanizing, his owner, of probably his entire life, turned and walked out the door.  At that moment, Eli became a CTDR pup and has been in our care ever since.  We know Sugar brought Eli to us as her final act of love and compassion, as only dogs can do.   It was her job to help him find his way to us and she succeeded in helping him before she peacefully crossed the bridge the next day due to her health.  Eli is a senior pup, paperwork says 12 yrs old, but his foster parents think he may be closer to 14-15 years old. We are working on his care plan now, as he has some medical needs to be addressed, but he’s in foster care and thriving!  

Eli:

Loves donuts more than anything

Loves sleeping on soft, cushy surfaces 

Has a hitch in his step, which is adorable when he walks or “runs”

His fur is coming back in soft and fluffy with some basic good nutrition 

He’s pretty speedy for his age 

Food is life, feeding time is a giant celebration 

Welcome Eli to CTDR, he is loved and cherished and we’re happy to have saved him!