Leela's Rescue
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39 commentsImgur user SmileWhenNobodysLooking shared this heartwarming rescue tale in a series of pictures that prove just what a difference a little compassion can make for our best friends in need.
Hello my name is Leela.
This right here is my best friend at her worst hour. We found her one October evening in an alley, alone, howling in agony, begging for help. That same night she was rushed to the vet and had to have her left eye removed. Her chances of survival were slim and not many people had faith in her.
I had faith in her along with other volunteers. With the love and care everyone provided the little puppy took her first steps into a better life.
Less than two weeks later those little first steps were now giant leaps. We named her Leela from Futurama because she was our one eye’d, independent, strong little lady with a mind of her own!
Some of you may remember this picture. It was Leela’s first photo shoot. I uploaded it straight to imgur and your responses were nothing but kind. We both thank you for that. But enough with the serious stuff! I have gotten quite a few messages asking how Leela is doing. Well lets just put it this way…
She is a cat lover as long as the cat isn’t on my lap.
She helps me pick out my clothes.
She hattteesss the vets.
I’m a dog groomer so she is my subject of work on slow days!
She takes it like a champ!
If I let her she would sleep on my keyboard like a kitty.
She makes sure I’m safe at all times. That includes when I’m in the potty!
She lets me know when she wants my attention.
She hogs up half of my bed.
She stretches with me every morning when we wake up together.
And she even makes funny faces with me!
So overall I think this picture sums it up. Taken today, January 26th, 2013 at 5 months old, Leela the one-eyed puppy is happy and healthy at home with me. She is my dog, my best friend, and the greatest thing that ever happened to me. I love ya little booger!
thank you all for the beautiful stories
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God bless you for being an angel to this little dog! The world needs more people like YOU! Thanks for sharing this sweet, heartwarming story!!
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Thank you for taking this little one in~may you both be forever happy!
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What a lovely heartwarming story and what a beautiful girl she is
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one of the sweetest stories i’ve heard in a long time. GOD bless you for helping this beautiful baby.
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it takes people like u 2 make the world a better place…where would the gorgious animals b without u…thanks 4 the stories & god bless u honey
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My dog is blind (only 6 years old) and is very happy. He’s my little “Muffin Man”. I heart him and I thank you for sharing a vision impairment story!
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Beautiful n touching story.. God bless you n Leela always..
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Love the “funny faces” shot!
Beautiful story!
Leela you are a very lucky girl! God bless!
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Aw this brought tears to my eyes! Thank you for saving that cute little booger! All dogs deserve love and I’m happy to see one getting it!
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Thank you. What a beautiful life for both of you.
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You are a wonderful person. Leela One Eye looks super (not to mention full of beans…lol!).
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God bless you. Cheer up and never give up.
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You are an angel. She looks so loved and cherished. Good karma be with you dear and hugs to the little booger <3
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well all ia can say is i am so glad you found her she is so beautiful now thanks to you hope she has a wonderful life,dont know how people can do this xx x
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♥♥♥ Bless You!♥♥♥ SO beautiful!
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She is soo adorable! There needs to be more people like you out there! Keep up the good work! And remember, she will always love you unconditionaly!
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Overall, I think you both rescued each other! Thank you for saving her and not giving up! She’s beautiful & full of life!
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What a wondeful lady your are for loving this little baby and giving her a warm loving home she is a lucky little girl x
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So glad that you and Leela found each other…your pictures are priceless and heartwarming (especially the funny face one!) You two make a cute pair. God bless you and all those who rescue animals.
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She is soooo cute!!! I just love those white gloves she wears and she is just as cute as a button. You two look like soulmates. So glad you found each other!!
What an amazing story of love & compassion. It warms my heart to see such love for man’ s best friend. God bless you!
Amazing, You will be in God’s favor ! I will never understand how anyone human being could EVER treat an animal like this.. God Bless you Always !!
Thank you so much for saving this sweet little girl! You’re a wonderful person!
i have always believed that angels walk among us i’m pretty sure you are one of them god bless
Oh, sweet girl! Your story and pics made my eyes well up with tears. God bless you, dear. That little pup’s transformation will warm many more hearts than your own!
Its good to know that there are still caring people out there. Just one act of kindness goes a long way. God bless you and your very lucky puppy
What a beautiful person she is. Inside and out. People like her restore my faith in humans. I hope this girl gets all the blessings that one person can have in a lifetime and more.
She is an incredible darling girl and I wish I could hug her for what she did for this precious little pup.
I know it comes easy to help an innocent animal, but from one animal lover to another, thanks for being the kind person your are. We cannot get enough of people like you! Keep up the good work!!
Ur my hero !!!
I loved that pic of Leela with you. You are as beautiful inside as you are on the outside
Love and Respect !!
You’re a role model and I wish that people would learn from this. I salute you and God Bless.
Lela is beautiful and so are you, especially in all the truly important ways.
Leela is the cutest pup! And you are an amazing person for taking her in and getting her the help that she needs!
All I can say is that in a world of cruelty selfishness and greed it is stories like this that remind me that there are good people in this world
Thank You so Much for giving your heart to this beautiful dog. Naomi from Windhoek, Namibia
That a wonderful amazing story. Thank you for saving her.
Bless you and Leela.
If only everyone had a heart like yours.
Thank you for sharing Leela’s story.
Leela was entered into the luckiest pet contest through Petfinder! Please go to http://petfinderluckiestpetcontest2013.previewdemo.com/Share.aspx?photo=3828&vote=1 to vote for my baby! The organization who gave my best friend a chance will get $5000 if Leela wins! Please vote everyday!