Victoria's Epic Battle to Save 60 Dogs in Collapsing Shelter! | Full Episode | It's Me or The Dog

[@Aimee0206]

For anyone curious, PAWS Atlanta is still open and is doing extremely well! This episode is over 13 years old, the transformation has been phenomenal :)

[@karliechardi2229]

Good to know. I saw this episode when it originally aired. Proud of the shelter, staff, and volunteers for keeping it going!

[@Austin-it3sd]

That’s amazing! I was wondering how it was doing.

[@lizshoemaker]

Thank you! I was wondering, and that's great to hear.

[@jessicarabbit8195]

Thank you for the update

[@jeno264]

Hooray!!! 💖💖

[@humbloom]

On god if we had shows surrounding Animal Shelters and helping them improve, I'd binge watch it constantly.

[@DiscuskwekerijBeSunshineValley]

Reverse the word god... That should say everything....

[@FIRING_BLIND]

Me too I'd be a constantly blubbering mess, but I'd be so happy and I need that show to exist

[@katie85705]

One person I follow who does a lot of shelter work and who helps lots of homeless dogs find homes, gives them dogs day out, fires the videos of buying everything a shelter dog touches and just loves dogs is Rocky Takanaka. He even owns a dog bakery and shares dog safe recipes to make for your dog

[@humbloom]

@@katie85705 Ooo who are they called by chance?

[@sandrabernard4134]

Extreme Makeover; Shelter Edition. I would watch that.

[@qs-ii1872]

It's also worth mentioning that sometimes potential adopters don't take the steps to let their dogs meet properly. The dog me and my bf recently adopted was all but blacklisted and needed to be put in a "single pet household", with only one other person showing interest within the seven months he was at the shelter. Turns out, he just had no issues. He was loving to our young pomeranian, our senior great pyrenees lab mix, our senior dachshund, and and our young adult pitbull beagle mix. He's still an angel, never tried anything, never worried us. All it took was once rushed introduction to just about ruin his life. He waited over half a year, sure more take a lot longer, but this little guy was so stressed out in that life, he chewed on his cage till most his front teeth just wore down to nothing. He needs soft chews toys and food, that's all he needed. He didn't even care about our two cats, he also just happened to be absolutely wonderful with kids, going as far as to play soccer his own little way with the boys. I was scared my bf's dream dog would've been a nightmare, even skipped over his profile several times due to the warning. I'm glad we gave him a chance. We actually drove over four hours to meet him, left that same day with him. He is just about the best dog we could've found, all while being "unfit for households with pets or children".

[@samwdavis]

What does that tell you???? The dog shelters and the "so called" experts don't have a CLUE what they are doing, when you, just being a loving family and not "professional" dog trainers were able to make a good life for the dog. Congratulations to you!!!

[@Vampirzaehnchen]

@@samwdavis That is just so not true. Especially for shelters which have limited time for unlimited amount of all kinds of animals. Maybe they didn't have the time to make sure, that dog was unfit for other pets and children. To blame this on one station alone won't solve it at all. The pet problem can only be solved by getting all humans to be more responsible with pets. To improve the actual situation it should be more accessible to help shelters out. But only accepting the most perfect helpers is not so helpful. Same goes for forever homes and foster homes. But on the long run people should learn to be responsible with pets. They are not furniture. They are living beings as well. But I for myself won't expect responsibility for pets when people can't even be responsible with children of their own kind.

[@qs-ii1872]

@@Vampirzaehnchen They had Chance for over 7 months, they whole heartedly believed he was a friendly and fit dog to have in a full family that included both pets and children. The issue came from the woman who failed to introduce him properly to her other dog, legally they had to mark him as a single household dog to protect them from any legal action if things did go south. They have to get the dogs in and out as quickly as possible, it’s when hiccups like with Chance’s previous would be adopter that puts a heavy price on the shelter. At that point they either risk getting sued, put him down, or hope somebody eventually finds him. We were lucky to even have the chance to have him in our lives. He is nothing but a sweetheart who filled the hole in our household.

[@TheSylvirr]

that happened to me.We adopted a little rednose pibble who had previously been used as a bait dog and they said she'd never be good with kids, cats, other dogs, etc etc. Her last several years of life were spent with her best friend, a cat named sunny (who had kittens, who bonnie protected with her LIFE), my sister's baby daughter, who loved bonnie for the 7 years we had her, and *my* other dog. They were best friends until she died at age 13. All she needed was time, care, and love.

[@qs-ii1872]

@@TheSylvirr Really that's all that any dog needs.

[@sappholesbos336]

I love Victoria, she says hard things politely, but offers solutions! She is brilliant.

[@jodyowens6802]

I love do you like do you love MrBeast cause I do I like just $1 trillion

[@olivia661000]

Je ne connais pas Victoria mais ces solutions sont juste évidentes pour n importe qui...

[@sandrabeck8788]

I had no idea LOWES did this! Wonderful! It is not difficult to see how this organization was overwhelmed and discouraged. Atlanta is a vibrant city, and a ready source of great volunteers. victorias vision and ability to activate community is helping so many animals!

[@rutajanu1929]

if you want to do a good deed, do it without a commercial...

[@robo7643]

​@@rutajanu1929unfortunately money does not appear out of thin air

[@rutajanu1929]

I'm talking about good deed, not about money. I'm saying that company who gave money to shelter, could have done it earlier... this is typical...we think that philantops are good people, but most of times they give something out of publicity...to be known...not because they want to help

[@hallaloth3112]

@@rutajanu1929 I mean, yes, in an ideal world more people would donate because they want to help. However, at the end of the day the money is going to a good place. . .if that means someone gets five minutes of publicity that no one is going to remember ten minutes later. . .there are worse things in the world to quibble about. A lot of major companies do in fact have charity funds. You do however have to typically apply and get the ball rolling, and they have their own legal loopholes to go through. I'm sure Victoria's staff/production team was the real reason the donation happened all. Most shelter don't have the local pull to get someone on the staff of those companies to get the ball in their court. Should those companies do more? Ideally, yes. . .but this is the reality of the world we live. . .publicity is a small price to pay for a shelter getting a major renovation that has allowed it to continue operating to this day. Many local run shelters fail fairly quickly. . .and just as often the fault of those managing them as lack of funds.

[@Danny01474]

@@rutajanu1929 Ah yes. Good deeds are invalid if they're not making a loss from it. Smort you are.

[@MaryDeMarce-vx1vm]

I can't say enough about Victoria! Her ability working with dogs AND people is stunning! She has an extraordinary understanding of dogs,. And I could binge-watch one episode after another of It's Me or the Dog!!

[@carolwilliams8511]

I do. Lol!!

[@imalwaysright]

I love binge watching Victoria 😩😩😩😩

[@camisnyder3460]

I have been hahaha!!! She’s awesome!! I’ve learned so much ❤

[@Zoetheluckygirl]

I am not a fan of dogs. I dont have a dog. But I do love this show.

[@lourdesbaby964]

As they say "no dog is untrainable" and this episode proved that the ABSOLUTE truth! Sinatra is such a beautiful dog!! THOSE EYES!! I was so happy that the previous adopter was willing to give him another chance. Wonderful lady!! I REALLY COMMEND the staff for their love for those poor dogs who were abandoned by their original owners. WELL DONE TO THEM ALL and to Victoria for helping them in time of need. This by far is my favourite episode!

[@shannenbeatrice2088]

Victoria is insane. She’s a true hero

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Oh my God, at 5 minutes in my heart was breaking, but as the episode continued so did my hope. Victoria is such a gift to our world. ❤

[@elizabethcampbell596]

That was beautifully said!

[@LindaKayHolevas]

@@elizabethcampbell596 Thank you!

[@sharonloomis5264]

Thanks for the update. ❤

[@SouthernArtist77]

Victoria, you’re a lifesaver, literally. ❣️. Those poor dogs need a place to run around.

[@alexmurtagh6757]

The people in these shelters are earthly angels. I have so much respect for their work.

[@neveensoliman934]

I literally cried , you are so sweet Victoria you did such a great job saving all these animals and made them happy

[@roxydawn1507]

This has got to be my favorite episode. Thank you Victoria for making a difference!

[@pixiedust0643]

I'm literally crying while watching this. 😢 Hopefully, these lovely dogs will find their home soon. And Godbless these kind-hearted people 🙏. Godbless the organization 🙏

[@margaritapolakova9560]

I lost count of how many times i cried during episode, tears of sadness and joy, both. I wish we had our local Victoria to do the same magic here in Latvia. We have 1 really successful shelter, but the rest are just invisible 😢

[@mariahgrimes207]

Love this format. So happy to see her helping shelters to get them adopted. Good format.

[@Cupo666]

23:43 okay but this CAT is amazing

[@jordanphilipperris]

OMG!! It Garfield in the flesh!!

[@armageddon_gaming]

It warms my heart to see victoria conduct such a successful transformation that it brings her to tears, something I've never seen in her before

[@KamaileXo]

Just a sweet reminder of how much she cares about dogs. She's their champion, for sure.

[@drsylvietourigny5428]

😮Victoria is a saint!

[@vickimarlene4905]

This is so sad. It’s not the dogs fault no one wants them. Breaks my heart. I think about my own pets and I treasure them every day. They have good food, a warm home and bed and lots of love. These poor dogs deserve the best every day. So so sad. 😢😢😢

[@sylviahepple9103]

It starts with breeders that's why dogs are put to sleep every day,50 dogs on one day,people should put this on there face books and tell people not to buy off breeders and boycott them altogether,just spread the message and tell them to spread too.something has to stop this suffering like this and Gov are doing nothing...❤

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

@@sylviahepple9103 yes. Byb situations are a *massive* problem with especially pit bulls. One can look at shelters across the country and they are absolutely overrun with pit bulls. Then the dogs spend time in shelters and certain behaviors get worse and families return them as they can’t manage an extremely strong and reactive or even aggressive dog that is overwhelming.

[@Kris-dr8ef]

This was the best episode ever. God bless Victoria for helping this shelter and the hundreds of dogs adopted from this shelter 🥲

[@emmajanewatts4388]

My heart is breaking for these pups, my dog I’ve had 11 yrs is snuggled up to me laid on my bed snoring. She’s a Jack Russell mix and I’m so lucky to share my life with her ❤

[@EllieNixchole17]

JD is such an amazing person and put all her time into these dogs. I’m soooo glad they are going strong.

[@liyahrochelle7716]

I think Victoria can be a bit much at times. However, I really appreciate the work she does. And it was beautiful to see this transformation. God is so good. I’m glad they aren’t putting down healthy animals. That makes my heart warm. Additionally, I’m so happy for the dogs who were adopted. It just goes to show what a little love and care can do.

[@yellowroo]

i like how the shelter is struggling and falling apart and then Victoria just rolls up in her convertible with the roof down

[@phoenixrising5088]

Did you expect her to turn up in a beat up old Truck?😂

[@patriciaherlevi6217]

This is an incredible transformation. I wept watching this video because I think the shelter staff has their hearts in the right place. I'm glad Victoria could help this shelter and the animals.

[@paulaanderson5263]

Victoria is a God send. Thank God for the animals.

[@sarahkellett4926]

This one may have made my eyes water. What a wonderful thing to do.

[@sparkyst4r5]

When asked for a chilled cat 23:44 this was the chillest chonkiest tabby cat i've ever seen

[@SSHK237]

I was so depressed in the beginning but Victoria, you made us smile with wet eyes. Your efforts in turning this place into a lively shelter are just remarkable! I wish I was there with my animal lover daughter you to help PAWS Atlanta! Wish you all the very best!!! Cheers! 💕

[@slopez9947]

This is the best episode by far

[@LuckyEmmy11]

This was really sad to see and I'm so thankful to Victoria and all the shelters that work hard to give these dogs a second chance they deserve. Only wish people would do the research and hold themselves accountable before they consider owning a pet instead of dumping them at shelters or worse dumping them on the streets. It's not fair for the dog, they didn't ask for this.

[@begonebegone7825]

I'm bawling like a baby what Lowes has done for the shelter and the dedication of everyone

[@CuriousCat8010]

Amazing! Wow Victoria, the shelter staff, and Lowes for creating such an incredible difference!

[@sumoody1325]

Thank you all so very much !!!!!!!

[@RabbitAndTheLabBestFriends]

This has made me cry so bad I would love an update on how all the dogs and cats are doing now in their homes

[@RevokeRealitea]

I live in Ga and tbh my city doesn't even have animal control just a Marshall. And as someone who works as a volunteer foster and animal rescuer, dealing with the marshall for help with strays or neglect cases is absolutely terrible. He doesn't care about the animals the position was clearly just passed down after budget cuts for ACO.

[@Dev_KG]

More episodes like this please! Wonderful to see a community supporting a shelter!

[@tamaralenssen3600]

Amazing episode. Cried my eyes out. Congrats to the staff and volunteers and the doggies. So happy Lenny found a home, if I was not living in Namibia I would have adopted him. JD, you are amazing. Keep up the good work all!

[@tanyajane1975]

I'm not crying.. You are❤❤❤ my town shut down all shelters for animals. A lady opened her home to help. She is now the shelter.

[@PSW822]

Bless LOWES n VICTORIA. With VICTORIA IS ALWAYS A VICTORY

[@adriennesmith.artist]

What an amazing episode! Please consider helping us in St. Croix USVI.

[@bwenluck9812]

Volunteers are *everything*!!!!

[@laurenschenck5355]

EXCELLENT JOB VICTORIA! The paws Shelter looks absolutely so beautiful Absolutely happy place for all dogs staff and wonderful ❤

[@sketchalater4656]

That chubby tabby cat at 24:12 is just chilling xD I love him 😻

[@Megamindsjuicycheeks]

I thought I’d never find a comment about the cat 😼

[@Kat-mu8wq]

It's kinda fun y how a dog shelter has an overweight cat. 😂 of course it's not so funny for the cat as obesity cause problems so that cat can't really be a cat.. It's more a couch potato

[@janet3895]

Overweight is not caring

[@marie-angetoupin572]

They did so much for those animals, they are heroes

[@blessedme2636]

made me cry like Tara when i heard Victoria announcing lowes! what an awsome women she is! bravo

[@Claudi.128]

Animals will speak in heaven about great rescuers and great people they met on earth, who should receive blessings and a spot in Paradise.

[@Misshughestrm]

I'm glad to hear these guys are doing much better, this was a sad state for a shelter. I hope Lenny got adopted and lived out a good life. Given this episode is 13 years old I'm sure he's no longer with us.

[@janet3895]

Thank you Lowe’s!💕

[@testsubject6829]

YES Lenny got a home!!! I was waiting with abated breath to hear about him.

[@KamaileXo]

LOL me too, I thought the episode was going to end without any kind of update on him... bless the man who is taking a chance on him. You can see that Lenny's a sweet, smart dog... and so is his new owner. Nice job, JD -- you saved another one with your work.

[@aliceros1]

And his tail is looking so much better 💜

[@nancyheneghan4760]

That was amazing! To get Lowes to do that for them was just fantastic! Glad those dogs got special homes. Definitely had me tearing up😊

[@MsFarrob]

So proud of each and every single one of you. Wish i was there to help.

[@jacquelineholdsworth351]

JD is so sweet and humble 💔

[@יעלמדר-ק2ב]

I wish there were more series like this, and not at the USA

[@mmckenzie8085]

I was crying most of the way through this. Now Georgia of course that lady was interested. I fell in love with Georgia immediately. I was so happy for the lady with the cat and when she cried when she realised she was taking her dog home with her I cried with her. Victoria is just great and I have to say this is probably my favourite of all her videos.

[@runninggreywolf8313]

Many, many thanks to Victoria and Lowe's!!!! Brilliant and such a blessing!!!

[@judyconte6566]

I would love to see you do more of this kind of thing Victoria I think it's wonderful that you're helping Dogs like this get adopted. Thank you thank you on behalf of all these dogs that needed your help

[@nicoleweiler1105]

Phillip, all it takes is one phone call. Call in one volunteer to come in and take over volunteer coordination! Heck, you could even have someone do that remotely from their own home! You could even have someone who isn't even local take over volunteer coordination. I live in Oregon and even I would be happy to help not from here!

[@joanapira365]

Once again you have proven that you really care for these innocent souls. bravoo Vic!

[@gabinathan5499]

GRRAT JOB VICTORIA . THEESE PEOPLE REALLY NEEDED A DOSE OF TOUGH LOVE.

[@staciarupp522]

This was the best one ever! It made me cry. Thank you all for everything you do. And bravo Lowes 👏 ❤🥰 🐾

[@nadianavarro5168]

Victoria is an amazing person. She proves it over and over again in all the episodes ive seen. Whoever she works with is blessed to have her guidance counsel and knowledge she passes on to remedy the situation overall. Definitely applause and appreciate Lowes part in helping this shelter❤❤❤ as well. I do really hope this shelter stays strong now for many many many years to come ❤❤❤.

[@tuttyusbuttyus]

This show is so therapeutic.

[@piyanuchpramotedham6026]

Thanks to everyone who dedicates themselves to help these animals especially Victoria. ❤

[@SolbergtheK9trainer]

Victoria is a real hero

[@aniceliscortez3608]

AH Lenny broke my heart into peaces 😢😢😢

[@judidownes9141]

Aaaaaaw this is one of my favourite episodes of all time... Lenny has a home 🫠😘 bless him...

[@dbo3154]

Oh my gosh this warmed my heart so much when I am well and able I will check for rescues if they need volunteers. Victoria you are such an inspiration as well as the shelter.

[@TheMidnadarkness]

this is amazing and I hope she will help more shelters that are struggling :)

[@bwenluck9812]

These shelters have to learn to help themselves! Under utilized volunteers are a shelter's greatest asset....

[@TupiAlovaEnglish-ip1tr]

She is not only a professional and respectable trainer but also helps in kind. Wow, very very professional.🙏🐕

[@Fnafsb-fans]

I love Victoria she is the best dog trainer and I see why the dogs love her

[@flarethefriendlydragon3318]

Fifth ive been binge watching this show all day i cried from this. This was just amazing to watch

[@izmizzle]

I can't stop binge watching

[@flarethefriendlydragon3318]

@@izmizzle same its amazing

[@starfishw7138]

Regular memos to volunteers would create team spirit while enumerating the repairs and work to be done. Glad PAWS is now thriving!!

[@Hinggie]

Watching Victoria, she makes me cry in this episode also. Her ideas are cool and awesome. Very appropriated to Victoria! I love her so so much!

[@wildtiger56]

I throughly enjoyed this episode what an awesome thing to do Victoria , great to see all the new surroundings etc for the dogs,glad some of them got homes

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Victoria is amazing for doing it, and these people were the best!😸

[@carolin3844]

Thank you Victoria! Thank you Lowes and volunteers!

[@kimchamberlain1108]

Beautiful story 💜 I'm so glad that Paws is still going strong!

[@ravensthing]

Because of Zak George and Victoria, I've been wanting to become a dog trainer just like them. They're both inspiring to me. I hope to become a dog trainer like Victoria some day. Both with how she speaks to people and with how she is with the dogs and understands both

[@GaellisDarling]

Kudos to Victoria and her team. 🎉 👏 🎉

[@avelainmarie2907]

This is sooooo very heartwarming and amazing! What you have made happen here is truly inspiring. Thank you!

[@AJ-be6px]

Somebody should do a show turning around pet shelters. I’d watch!!

[@BridMhor]

A heartwarming episode. And great to hear the rescue is still doing well today. Well done Lowes too.

[@nadiaKilian-t5r]

Wow Victoria you really changed this shelter for the better. ❤ Love watching It's me or the dog!

[@midnightexcess7414]

What a beautifull and complete video this was ! You put all your power and knowledge to mobilize the right people and save hundreds of dogs , B R A V O Victoria, best video i have seen and i hope you will do more of this coz it's very effective and so cool to watch , thank you !

[@azebtafere3032]

God bless you Victoria u did so much for those poor dogs

[@brittneyc.brookes1455]

Thank goodness lowes helped

[@Geokonj]

Thank you so much Victoria!!!

[@jenamorris8608]

One of your best shows Victoria. I’m enjoying all the new programing.

[@dawna1214]

This is my favorite episode. I need a make-over paws show that travels the country!❤

[@rogue7723]

I'm _so glad_ Victoria helped PAWS Atlanta out, it looked more like a _pet hoarder's_ place before she came.

[@shannonsmith924]

Now this makes me want to volunteer more.there’s not very good shelters in my town though. I’ve traveled around and saw many other amazing shelters. But my town not so much.

[@ellaw356]

Thank you for helping these precious babies! That was awesome of Lowe’s to help them too! Yah!! ❤

[@jacquibradley1598]

Brit girl how wonderful, God Bless you Victoria

[@emmagamingcozy]

This made me cry 🥹 im so happy cause our local shelter is also being rebuild and its coming out so good! It really needed it and i can't wait for it to being ready and see it 😭

[@samanthabennett7794]

This is amazing.... well done for making this change Victoria and well done these beautiful people who give their hearts,love and time to this animal shelter ! It's so awesome, Bravo bravo!❤️❣️❤️

[@paula3569]

That was really touching🥰 My heart goes out to everyone how helped❤❤❤

[@sarahholland2600]

Victoria achieved so much here. Lack of funds i can understand. But having a trainer cleaning kennels when they have a database of 320O volunteers is dire management skills. It would take minimal effort to get a volunteer rota going. And a volunteer with office skills would prob be happy to maintain the rota & do the cage cards.

[@SusieQuinn-q6p]

What happened to the two dogs who had been there for eight years, also the dog that was doing compulsive behaviour that shared a kennel with Lenny? Well done to Victoria and all the staff and volunteers. If we all helped each other more we could make things happen.

[@mopichen3549]

So happy even Lenny got a new home

[@imalwaysright]

😂😂😂