Meet Shadow. Law enforcement got a call about a dog who wandered up on someone's porch with an arrow in his leg. Shadow had sores all over his head and chest and he also had an arrow going into his elbow and through his leg. It appears that he was used as a bait dog and when he was losing they decided to shoot him in the heart with an arrow. Lucky for Shadow, they missed his chest and shot him in the leg ;and he ran away and found someone nice enough to call and get him help. As a final blow, Shadow has tested positive for heartworms and is now being treated. 

Shadow has not shown any aggression to any people or other animals. When he sees other animals he just wags his tail. It is everyone's best guess that Shadow was someone's pet that was stolen and used as bait to teach fighting pits to be aggressive. He liked coming in the house and other than lifting his leg he has been happy to be here and see all the other dogs.

Just look at his sweet expression, not a mean bone in his sweet little body. He is little too, can't be more than 30 pounds at the most. 

If you would like to sponsor Shadow and contribute to his rehabilitation, we'll keep you updated on his progress. You can know in your heart that Shadow will never again be hurt or suffer; he will only know love and kindness from now on. That's our promise to him.

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 Thank you to Shadow's sponsors:  Erica Miller

Popeye was seized by the Sheriff's Department because a man had tied him up and beaten him with a golf club. X-rays showed that Popeye had a fractured skull, broken sinus cavity and a bulging eye. They also showed that he had been shot in the head. Later, the man confessed that Popeye was a stray and he was 'doing us a favor' by trying to get rid of him. While his injuries were critical, through it all, Popeye was wagging his tail and showing love to his caretakers. TBAR and the vet couldn't give up on a dog who wanted to live so badly and could show love after all his abuse. The first few days were touch and go for Popeye and he wouldn't eat. But slowly, he started to feel a little better and started to eat. Popeye has a long recovery, but he deserves a second chance at life, don't you think? 

If you would like to sponsor Popeye and contribute to his rehabilitation, we'll keep you updated on his progress. You can know in your heart that Popeye will never again be hurt or suffer; he will only know love and kindness from now on. That's our promise to him.

Update Jun 2007: Popeye is recovering nicely. He has lost vision in one eye, but it doesn't seem to bother him.  He has won the hearts of all the TBAR volunteers who care for him and his sponsors with his charming personality and happy attitude. His favorite activity is to pick up a soft, fluffy toy in his mouth and accompany the volunteers on the feeding rounds. He loves his toy! So full of life and love, how could any one hurt this dog?!

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Thank you to Popeye's sponsors:  Angela Sera

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