Saturday, October 29, 2016

Checking in on Bolt, the dog abandoned Thursday morning in Tompkins Square Park


[Photo Thursday morning by Derek Berg]

On Thursday morning, someone abandoned the dog in the above photo in the Tompkins Square Park dog run...

Several residents called Social Tees on Fifth Street, and their director Samantha Brody was there within 10 minutes. Social Tees took the dog to the vet ... and had him groomed...

Social Tees provided an update on the dog, named Bolt...

Drumroll please... and TA DA!!!!! You know how we rescued a matted, gnarled, filthy mop of an abandoned dog in the dog run this morning and immediately whisked him away up to our vet and a groomer? HERE HE IS NOW!!! Bolt is in good health and aced his grooming session -- they specifically called to say how incredibly well behaved he was, despite the fact that he'd clearly never even had a bath his whole life let alone a nail trimming and full shave. Bolt is about 10 months old, very silly and energetic, and loves to play. We are so honored to have been able to rescue this boy. Stay tuned for more and thanks again to the amazing group of animal lovers who helped save him this morning! ❤️ #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #shihtzu #shihtzusofinstagram #blackdog #blackshihtzu #thatfacetho #cute #adorable #newdo #gooddog #luckydog #neglecteddog #nycdog #halloween #teamwork #compassion #cooperation #socialtees #socialteesnyc #straypride

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18 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is incredible. Kind people do exist. I know this might piss people off, but in a way, this was meant to be. This little dog was meant to be rescued, cleaned up, groomed, and set up for a new family who will love and take care of him. I truly believe that. There is so much good in the world and this act clearly represents that. I hope this little guy finds a home where he is the happiest and most content than he has ever been. :)

VH McKenzie said...

This made my day - applause to all who had a hand in this!

Anonymous said...

Happy story. There will be no shortage of would be adopters for the sweet young pup. He looks a lot less rock and roll now though with that dorky haircut.

Anonymous said...

awesome

Anonymous said...

Social Tees rocks. Great place to adopt or foster.

Gojira said...

Two of my cats are from Social Tees. They really do do God's work and I just sent them a donation for their help in saving Bolt.

Anonymous said...

'Looking sharp Bolt, look-ing sharp ;)

Your loss POS who abandoned him.

We're long overdue for mandatory microchipping!

Anonymous said...

Social Tees should hang flyers around the dog park letting people know Bolt is happy and healthy. Whoever left this little guy might want to know he's now in good hands. Yes, he/she is still a POS.

Rubie said...

We are fostering Bolt until he finds his forever home. He is just as sweet as can be -- calm, well-behaved, and an expert level snuggler. I'm in awe that someone would abandon this little guy!

Marjorie said...

Thank you, Rubie, for fostering, and thank you, Social Tees and groomers, for awesomeness.

People can be such dicks, and people can be wonderful.

Anonymous said...

YEA!

Anonymous said...

I've got to add one thing. Many dogs raised by 'homeless people" are very well mannered because of the constant attention. Of course not all, but many. Bolt sounds like a good soul and while dirty, it sounds like he was at least around some love or he would be afraid of being touched!

DrBOP said...

Don't let them convince you that you're a crazy pup.....

You sane Bolt!

Anonymous said...

Such a sweetheart

Gojira said...

Oh, DrBOP, I guess you just had to take that joke and run with it!

Anonymous said...

Cuuuute!!

Anonymous said...

Where's all the people who were defending the absolute prick who abandoned this poor sweet dog?

Elayne said...

Is Bolt still available for adoption?