Social media to the rescue of a dog that was going to be put to sleep
@Deepizzaguy (122443)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
May 2, 2019 8:52pm CST
A dog named Oliver who is about one year of age was rescued by employees at the Memphis Animal Services recently after he was seen in a backyard of a family.
Oliver was taken to the animal shelter with his food bowl attached to his mouth since the dog just loves to eat food.
However, Oliver was going to be put down soon unless someone would adopt him according to the group "Wilson, Rosie and Pickle Pete." on the Facebook social page.
The post was successful to the point that two ladies were able to adopt Oliver from the animal shelter before he scheduled to be put to sleep since Oliver since sharing his bowl with other dogs was off limits.
Talk about being saved by the bell in the case of Oliver finding a new home with his food bowl.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
3 May 19
These stories are amazing. I have known people to travel across the country to adopt an animal that was going to be put to sleep. They are so uplifting.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 May 19
A dog like Oliver reminds me of my late dog Hero who used to chomp on a rope when I would take him for a walk in the neighborhood in Metairie.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
3 May 19
@Deepizzaguy That is so sweet haha
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 May 19
@DesirousDreamer Hero was a very interesting sheepdog mix.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
4 May 19
@Deepizzaguy I think that it is absurd to call a dog greedy. Only human beings deserve that title sometimes.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 May 19
The animal shelter said that Oliver was greedy with his food plate which painted him as a villain with the other dogs in the shelter. I was shocked.
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@Julie555 (4156)
• Russian Federation
4 May 19
@Deepizzaguy sometimes I feel being on street is much better than being kept in such shelters.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 May 19
It would been tragic had Oliver been put to sleep.
@RasmaSandra (98215)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 May 19
Lucky Oliver. He is a cutie. I love his stylish sock.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 May 19
I know if I could adopt Oliver, I would take him in a heartbeat.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 May 19
I guess his having his picture being taken a bowl in his mouth sold him to many people who wanted to adopt him.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 May 19
That is a good idea to adopt a pet.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 May 19
I agree with you since Oliver will make a great companion for his new owners.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
4 Jun 19
Oliver's food bowl has probably been his security, in this world:)
