Some dogs have stories that break your heart, and Tyson’s is definitely one of them.
When I first heard about this sturdy senior dog’s journey, I was left speechless for hours. This New York City dog was discovered in an apartment next to his deceased owner, and rescuers estimated he had been there for about five days.
All I could think about was how Tyson must have felt. Was he scared? How long did it take for him to realize he was all alone in the world?
Tyson didn’t understand what was happening, but he knew something was wrong. When the time came for him to leave his home, his heart shattered…
Tyson’s Heartbreaking Story
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Tyson was one of the most devastated dogs I’ve ever seen. When the team from Twenty Paws Rescue in Brooklyn, New York, arrived to pick him up, he crawled into his crate and refused to come out.
He was so frightened and lonely that he didn’t have the strength to move. But the rescuers knew that the only remedy for a broken heart is time.
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They waited patiently for Tyson to trust them. Eventually, he allowed them to take him out of his long-time home.
Witnessing his owner pass away must have been incredibly hard for Tyson. He was diagnosed with anemia and a broken heart. He refused to eat or socialize with other dogs, spending all his time in his crate.
This heartbroken dog needed someone to understand his pain, and that person was Laura.
Learning to Love Again
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The TPR team found the perfect foster mom for Tyson. Laura, a long-time volunteer and avid dog lover, did everything she could to make Tyson feel at peace. After a few days, she made significant progress.
With her gentle approach and just the right amount of love and patience, Tyson began eating properly. He even gave his new mom gentle kisses and cuddled with her constantly.
Over time, Tyson started going out and playing with other dogs. Gradually, he came out of his shell, indicating he was finally ready to trust humans again.
Sarah: The One
The TPR team reached out to Tyson’s owner’s family, but no one could adopt him. Then, a woman named Sarah appeared. This kind-hearted animal lover contacted TPR and offered to give Tyson a forever home, which turned out to be the best decision ever.
From the moment Sarah entered the facility, Tyson fell in love with her.
“He’s just been through so much, and you always hope that things go well for them. But when they initially hit it off like this, it’s just a beautiful feeling,” says Rachel, one of the volunteers.
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Tyson literally melted into Sarah’s arms, welcoming her with his paws and heart wide open.
“I will totally miss him. It’s so sweet though. It just makes me really happy to see him happy,” says Laura.
Seeing Tyson find “the one” after so much pain was incredibly emotional. Rachel and Laura cried tears of joy, grateful to see this amazing dog find his forever home.
“I’m excited to welcome him into my life and just watch him get more comfortable and realize that, you know, this is my final stop. This is where I live now, and this is home,” says Sarah.
After all this time, Tyson has finally embarked on a wonderful journey with his new mom.