Happy-Go-Lucky Stray Dog Looks So Handsome Now | The Dodo

Stray dog goes up to truck driver asking to be rescued - two weeks later he has a mullet and a girlfriend
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[@kati-ana]

He's gorgeous, even when he wasn't you could still see he was going to be. Kudos to the truck driver who refused to ignore Arties outreach for help. And always great respect to rescuers and those who adopt rather than support backyard breeders.

[@olihasadeathwish]

right, he was beautiful from the very beginning. 💕

[@theresaann7388]

I double what Jill said about Ari. What a beautiful soul you can tell he has. His forever Family is very blessed to have him. The truck driver also has a beautiful soul bless him For watching out for Artie.

[@iteerrex8166]

Yes, he was good looking from the get go, and confident. Did you notice how he stood tall and moved sporty. And those big puppy ears charmed the snow white princess.

[@MyMy-zi7yv]

Absolutely, not only backyard breeders, "ANY BREEDERS!" I wish they'd outlaw selling animals PERIOD. But then again I'd like to outlaw animals in the circus or used for any, ANY TYPE OF SPORTING EVENT! And if they're going to be in zoos, no cages period! Nothing less than the a big enough area depending on the animal, that mimics the appearance of their actual territory.

[@hapwn]

His beautiful soul shined brightly! 😇

[@dogisgodspelledbackwards5263]

Thank you to the truck driver, Stephanie, Teri & Blake at Rescue One & Artie's forever family for saving this beautiful boy! ❤🐶👍🤗

[@romystumpy1197]

Yes I agree with you there

[@opheliaelesse]

💐💐💐

[@elsplace896]

I can't say it better.

[@kkitty1000]

Yes agree. It all started with this compassionate wonderful truck driver.

[@SuperBoss351]

💛💛💛💛💛agreed

[@judywolf6125]

God Bless the Truck Driver who refused to leave Artie until someone responded by coming to pick him up and take care of him. God Bless his Foster Mom for having the heart and compassion to go without hesitation to get Artie. She gave him unconditional love and kindness. God Bless his forever home and family for opening their hearts and Home to Artie to give him the best life going forward.

[@elsplace896]

Yes!

[@noelenriquez8535]

Agree… he's just joy. The world needs more people like you. 🥰

[@edyr]

thanx stray dog

[@Teefs143]

That truck driver is the start for his new life. His eyes are different color. Such a beautiful happy dog! And he has a girlfriend!😂

[@terrycaldwell6895]

You don't recognize Artie as the same dog... what a transformation and yes,he is a beautiful soul... thanks to everyone who helped rescue him.

[@sharonharker9942]

Despite looking so rough his awesome personality won everyone over. Even Sugar couldn't resist his charms. Good for you Artie enjoy your best life with your new family.

[@wendymacmullen6480]

Now driving a Class A RV my respect for truck drivers grew. Knowing that this guy waited until Artie was rescued, probably lost money on his load, my admiration continues to grow. It always melts me when an animal domesticated or wild knows instinctively who they can trust. Kudos to the driver, animal rescue group and foster family.

[@MagdaGeorgio1]

My goodness! What a transformation! Perhaps Artie knew all along that deep down he was radiantly beautiful and this beauty finally surfaced in his gorgeous little body! How wonderful! How fortunate for everyone that the truck driver stopped and insisted that Artie be rescued! A thousand blessings to the truck driver and all involved in this beautiful story. May you all be blessed 10,000 fold, and may Artie live the life of his sweetest dreams!🤗❤🙌

[@saul.t.2.969]

Geez, when I saw the picture of this beautiful boy, I thought what country allows animals to be just left to the elements like that? Then I see it’s America. We have allowed ourselves to lose our humility and charity for all creatures. This picture speaks volumes of what America has become.

[@MrsDeeDee313]

He recovered like a champion. He looks great!!! God bless you all for rescuing and taking care of him.

[@susan8471]

Artie is a treasure. Animals are very resilient, thank goodness, because man is not very kind to them. Good for you, Artie....have a very happy life.❤

[@jnita82]

All he needed was love 💓 THANK Y'ALL for helping him and giving him a second chance at life...

[@Catherine-2008]

Artie is so handsome! Thank you for rescuing him!

[@SubUrbanSF]

AAAAWWWWUH! "HE NEEDED MIIILK!" Seriously tho? His coat is gorgeous and he's handsome! Good job!

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

"He didn't know he wasn't a lady's man..." the story of my life, you go Artie

[@MrPandatheSheepadoodle]

Artie! You are just too precious! I’m glad you found your way to your new Mommy and family! Such a lovely story! ❤️Mr.🐼

[@dawnwalus6587]

Thank you for helping him!

[@AzlianaLyana]

The truck driver met him at the right place at the right time👍😊

[@mayowankenobi]

Thank you for rescuing him! All animals deserve to live a life of love and full tummies!

[@kylie5657]

One lucky dog to be rescued,amazing how he has transformed ,not only with a new family but a girlfriend too! Awesome ,thankyou to those who give a helping ✋️

[@bonniepwtf]

And a mullet😆

[@kylie5657]

@@bonniepwtf 😂

[@voyaristika5673]

"Artie didn't know he wasn't a ladies man." I've met men like that, but none were adorable like Artie. He turned out gorgeous. Thanks to all who answered the compassionate truck driver's call. Heroes, all.

[@meredithheath5272]

Thank you, ALL, for caring enough to take him to his rescue, foster, then to his forever home.

[@nickywilks7928]

Why can't humans be as kind and forgiving as animals?.

[@joycenesselhauf1220]

People who do not turn away from an animal in need because it isn’t theirs or their concern are true heroes in my opinion. It just takes that one person caring enough to take that first step to get these animals out of a bad situation, whatever it might be, and on to a better life. There are angels among us. It doesn’t have to be a huge, noticeable act to see them. Sometimes it’s just a person like the truck driver who, even though he couldn’t take him, made the effort to help him. God bless these people.

[@Madcatz9000]

Thank you for taking him in and thank you to the truck driver who started the journey. You are such wonderful people.

[@Fatfredkid]

Thank You to the Truck Driver who refused to leave until this BLESSING was rescued. I hope he knows how safe and happy this BLESSING is now.

[@teejay-um9es]

This is the ultimate "ugly duckling to beautiful swan" story. He turned out so gorgeous! Thanks for taking him in and finding his forever home and a new girl.

[@seaninness334]

Thank you to all that rescued, rehabbed and restored Artie. May have been rough looking at first but definitely handsome now. Sugar missed out, lol

[@kristinb6500]

Thank you for fostering him and super sweet that sugar accepted him

[@ketanpathak3914]

May every lonely,deserted,abandoned,injured,ailing and orphaned life find a saviour 🙏

[@3sisterswine413]

Sugar kissed a frog and got a Prince! What a difference in Artie! Just breaks my heart to see any animal in that condition. People need to be better.🥺

[@hfh8243]

Such a beautiful mix, can´t believe anyone let that one run away or even worse threw him out.

[@Carolinagirl66]

Wow. Hes absolutely beautiful and smiling all the time. Thank you for taking him and im so glad he has a forever home. He certainly deserves it. 💖💖

[@dawnwalus6587]

He’s so happy you can tell.

[@frankcorrea8691]

Blessings to that handsome puppy , his angel was with him all of the way ,thanks Mr. Truck driver, you saved that little guy ,he will remember you in his prayers!

[@dad4ever-c90]

This story sounds like a 1990's COUNTRY song! Life was so hard, being hungry and alone. Til a trucker in Missouri found Artie. This dog persevered and grew a mullet. Now the ladies love him and life is a party. (Just need the music.)

[@saimanoharchegondi247]

Thank you so much team for rescuing him. ❤ May God bless you all. 🙂

[@mobydoug]

I'm moved by how giving Artie's rescuer/narrator is. She transformed him into his handsome best self and happily handed him over to his forever family. Now that's a bighearted woman!

[@amywilder6330]

He blossomed into a beautiful butterfly. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@melodyedwards6178]

No animal deserves to be abandoned thanks fir saving him

[@amybrawner1649]

I just don’t know how these amazing fosters can give up these pups. I’d have 50 dogs if I did this. They are the unsung heroes!

[@solitude9665]

So much to learn from him. He looks so handsome....God bless all who helped him.

[@ariel393939]

Artie is quite the ladies man. So handsome. Whatever he went threw did not break his spirit, I'm so glad. He is smart as well he knew the truck driver was going to help him. I'm always amazed of the power of love. Nothing can stop him now ! A huge thanks to all involved in getting him a loving home.

[@tonypapas9854]

Artie's attitude is fantastic......really a treasure, and a great companion.

[@peggynulsen1365]

What a handsome boy he turned out to be. Kudos to all who helped this fine dog realize his potential and find his family. Long life and happiness to Artie.

[@rewdaesa]

this is one of the best animal rescues i have ever seen in my whole life!

[@louisevanderlinde8590]

Jip, he has a beautiful soul. It shines through him to the world around him.

[@OffshoreITguy]

I hope that truck driver sees this dog now and knows what he made possible. Even the smallest gesture can make the biggest difference.

[@mf5531]

WOW, now he doesn't even look like the same breed as when he was found. God bless everyone who helped that beautiful boy!

[@kellyford5903]

Now…HE…is the absolute Poster Boy for, “I got Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy down in my heart!”. 🥰

[@007Julie]

I agree, he has a million megawatt smile, he’s just got so much joy in his heart. ❤️

[@DeniseBrown-voteblue]

THANK YOU to the amazing people that cared enough to take action to find this awesome pup his forever family ! ! 🥰🤗🧡💚💛💜❤💙

[@colleenmcdermitt2189]

Thank God for the truck driver who saved his life ❤❤❤

[@ara2805]

Sometimes I don't think we deserve dogs. I am grateful that dogs disagree.

[@gailhowes9398]

He turned out to be such a beautiful dog, thank goodness that truck driver had such a huge amount of empathy! Thanks to him this fur baby eventually received a loving home and your caring heart new what to do! Thank you!

[@leese.23]

Bless everyone involved in saving Artie!

[@fanaticat1]

The story brought tears to my eyes! He's such a lovely dog and he deserves the best!

[@laurawhitehead4118]

Did he find his forever family? Artie, you made me 😃!

[@lisacorcoran6616]

Thank You To The Truck Driver Who Refused To Leave Him & Ty Foster ! Sharing Your Video.

[@doodles3075]

How can someone dump such a handsome boy?? Definitely had a guardian angel that day in the form of a truck driver❤️

[@Megan-19]

How sweet!! Rescue pups are the best ❤❤

[@alisong2328]

We can certainly learn a lot from Artie. Look what he went through - and he was still able to be joyful and happy!

[@ihopeugrow]

He has two different eyeballs. He’s so beautiful!

[@Izatin97]

Can’t get enough of these stories. The truck driver, rescuers, foster and now Arties pawrents all beautiful souls🙏🏾💕

[@birdofforest1313]

Have a beautiful life Artie. Thank you all for rescuing him.

[@middleclassic]

Incredible transformation! Doesn’t even look like the same dog. He’s handsome.

[@jc1872]

You and the truck driver are real life superheroes. Saving a life like that. Wow. Thank you.

[@LEE-kq9tq]

He's such a pretty dog. So glad that kind truck driver was there and stayed there until someone rescued him.

[@judyison3456]

God bless you and the truck driver for saving this precious angel. His story brightened my day. Thank you for posting this wonderful story. We need more people in the world like you. ❤

[@crystalphillips696]

Bless the truck driver and blessed you for going and getting him.

[@jwf2327]

The man that stopped for him is a saint! As are the rest of you for your help as well!

[@pamelagrantham73]

And it all started with an act of kindness from that truck driver.

[@selfesteem3447]

Thank you so much Mr truck driver. I hope you can see this video. I love everybody who helped this little precious happy boy.

[@ScotChef]

He is a beautiful boy even when he was bald. Well done humans. ❤

[@pinkpaisley4520]

So thankful for that caring truck driver that had the empathy, patience and compassion to stay with him until someone could help. That poor dog, it’s just sooo sad but also SOOOO disgusting that people can dump their animals 🤬. Thankyou also for taking him in and nurturing him back to health so he could go on and have a happy life!

[@Awesomeman14]

Every Dog Deserves the Best Life

[@TruthSeeker54]

Wow what a transformation. So happy for him and his new life.

[@antoninahervela6671]

Thanks and Appreciation to all that made this happen❣ GOD BLESS

[@normajeancaballero7959]

You CAN make a silk purse from a pigs ear. ❤️🐕❤️🐕❤️🐕❤️🐕❤️🐕❤️🐕❤️🐕❤️🐕❤️ Thank YOU for being a Blessing to this Dog. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@simranjaideep3202]

He's such a beautiful and happy dog. I just want to hug him.

[@StateofPeaches99]

These are the good things that happen in life! Thank you to the truck driver , You and his forever home. Saving a life never gets old!!!

[@eileendalbey1728]

So happy Artie has a happy life now. Brought tears to my eyes. Thanks to all ❤️

[@j9andphoenix]

There is nothing more beautiful as a happy dog.xx

[@traceycroxford8880]

I love him and he's so happy now!♥

[@Deb-cd5fn]

He looked so different at the end i thought he was the dog the adopted family had already. He's looking sooo good. Thank you to all who got him there!

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

What a smiler! Happy to be rescued, happy to be helped, and most of all, happiest of all to be loved! I'd be happy in his place 🤗💞 Thanks to everyone involved in his rescue, rehab and rehoming. You saved a beautiful life 🥰

[@cynthiasingor7494]

Wonderful Truck Driver ! and Wonderful You ! Thank you for giving this dear dog life again ! God Bless You All ! 🙏

[@suzannebaxter2888]

Who ever the truck driver was thank you sir. What a beautiful animal

[@valevale3873]

A real-life “Lady and the Tramp” story, with a bonus mullet. Life is lovely!

[@tomferguson9250]

We don't deserve dogs. They love so unconditionally through even the hardest times. Man's best friend, indeed.

[@blitheapathy3552]

Thank you for helping the poor pup and get him the li. He looked a lot like a dog we rescued off the street with severe mange and was just skin an bones she was so thin. She was completely hairless an dirty, very lethargic, her paws had fungal infections an list gose on. When we got her in to the vet an got awefully bad news, she had a SEVERE case of heartworm cuz it had gone untreated for so long. Eventually due to complications from the heartworm an her frail state she sadly passed away after being with us for a month. But she at least got to be in a safe warm an comfortable place for her last days.

[@bmac8749]

I burst out laughing when he started running around the yard like it was a dog park! I've never even owned a dog, but thank you for taking care of him.

[@notnecessary55]

What a handsome boy! So glad he has a new wonderful life!

[@maddy8855]

God bless that truck driver for helping him 👏 💕

[@darlywilkes365]

Thank you human who rescued dog. Nice.

[@Jackmack365]

Well done to that kind truck driver, his foster Mum and forever family. This darling boy Artie grew into a beauty, he is an Angel sent for love. Thank you all for your big beautiful hearts. 🙏🏼🇬🇧

[@suspendeddisbelief401]

He was lucky to meet that kind truck driver & subsequent kind people. I hope he has a great, loving life ahead. Beautiful boy!

[@newshodgepodge6329]

I don't think I've ever seen a smile that big on a dog.

[@mrsbluesky8415]

Poor Artie was skin and bones. So happy that trucker found him help. Ty to all the rescuers ❤️

[@michaelbelcher3622]

When I watch videos like this, it just gives me faith in people and in humanity

[@krazykitty5750]

What a wonderful ending for thus charming boy!! Thanks so much for rescuing him and taking him to New beginnings. May the truck driver be blessed for taking this boy into his life.