Where did they go?

Who knows how long General and Lucky were left abandoned with no food, water, nor shelter. From their condition, it appeared they had been chained to trees their entire lives.  Each morning, they watched, and longed for their owners to return.  And each evening, they jumped at every car passing by, hoping that finally, their master had come home.

their master never returned.

Several days went by, and still no sign of the owners.  The Giles County Humane Association with local law enforcement, had to step in. Multiple attempts to contact the property owners were never answered, and we knew we needed to act fast.

Both sweet beautiful boys were very hungry, and scared and confused.  General, an elderly Boxer-mix, suffered from a horrible eye infection, severe diarrhea and dehydration.  Lucky, a younger Boxer mix, was also dehydrated. They are flea, tick and worm infested.  Lucky, once a fat-bellied happy pup, has skin starting to hang on his smaller frame, and three large tumors that need to be removed.  One appears to be cancerous.  Neither one had a collar; only a large log chain wrapped around their neck so tightly, their fur had long worn away.  It was apparent these two had been on chains for most of their life.  

...but a dog's love is unconditional; though confused, starving and scared, the two sweet boys still managed a weak tail wag and a gentle nudge with hope in their eyes.  However, when we seperated them for transport, poor General cried out, looking for his pal that he had suffered with for so long.

Probably never stepping foot into a vet's office, these boys are in desperate need of medical attention.  We hope and pray they are heartworm negative.  Once we can get them stabilized, we have made a promise to these beautiful gentle boys to find the loving forever home they so deserve. 

"You can always find hope in a dog's eyes"