Harold’s mother is hesitant to welcome a new dog into her home because she is still grieving the loss of her beloved Grandma who passed away three months ago. Despite this, she found herself browsing Pet Finder every night, interested in dogs available in the New York area. During one of these nightly searches, she stumbled upon the New York City Second Chance Rescue website and noticed Harold. He appeared as a scruffy white Pit Bull mix, distinguished by a prominent snaggletooth that captured his unique personality. Compelled by her adorable photo, he reaches out for more details and eventually visits her in Brooklyn at her foster home.
Harold’s journey begins when an animal control officer discovers him, abandoned on a farm in Georgia, wearing a thick collar with a carabiner hook. He was struggling with many health issues, including being heartworm positive, having whipworm, and a respiratory infection. Despite the overwhelming use of animals at the Fulton County animal shelter, someone recognized Harold’s gentleness and intervened to prevent his euthanization. He contacted Second Chance Rescue who pulled him from the shelter. Harold was named after the shelter worker’s grandfather, the name was kept by his new mother, feeling it perfectly matched his demeanor.
Second Chance Rescue stepped in to facilitate Harold’s recovery, providing him with the necessary medical care through Dr. Terry and his team at Dream House Dog Rehab. Once rehabilitated, Harold was brought to the New York area for care. As fate would have it, Harold’s mother decided to adopt him, marking the beginning of a new chapter in both their lives.
Today, Harold thrives in his forever home, bringing joy and laughter to his family with his playful antics and charming quirks. Her story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of love and care in giving a forgotten dog a second chance at happiness.
