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After losing our girl of 13 years, my husband and I decided to look for another rescue. We went to CARE in Liberty, NY. We were looking for an older dog who wasn’t too big.

Pamela Leconey

However, a very skinny, undernourished, sad, dejected-looking dog was brought out to meet us. We were told he came from a really bad environment and would need lots of patience.

Here’s the surprising part: he was 6½ months old and already 40 pounds.

My husband looked at my face and knew that Rooster—his name—was coming home with us no matter what we had originally agreed on.

Pamela Leconey

Fast forward two months: Rooster has emerged into a healthy, happy, very energetic puppy. He has been tough to train, but he makes progress every day. He is so loving and so thankful.

Pamela Leconey

I can’t imagine life without our Rooster boy. He has filled this house with joy—and plenty of mischief.

Story submitted by Pamela Leconey

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