Why do people do this?! (Abandoned Puppies)| VLOG

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[@pattykelly6621]

I worked 25ish years in Veterinary medicine. The blatant stupidity and down right cruelty of some people never ceases to amaze me. I've come to work in the morning and found dogs tied to our clinic door, dogs brought in to board and never picked up, puppies closed up in a box and left somewhere. I have no idea what motivates these people. I once had an entire home full of unwanted cats and dogs. Thank you for helping them.

[@dlllopez2141]

Some people are beyond desperate and feel like they have no choice but to abandon. My brother was at a shelter the other day and a gentleman brought in a box of 6 puppies that were refused... he had nowhere to place them and the shelter wouldn't take them... he even tried to leave the box but couldn't in this 100 degree heat. When my dad had cancer and we were struggling we tried calling shelters and noone would help us, we had 2 dogs with 2 sets of litters one had 8 the other 6 and noone would take them. We eventually drove out to the country and had a sign and gave a few away but it was the most stressful time for us. Not to justify someone's actions for abandoning an animal but when no shelter will take them you feel so desperate you pray they are rescued. My brother still has one that has even bitten his wife and son but what else can you do. Extremely heartbreaking thank you for all of you who work so hard to find homes for those precious pets.

[@aprild714]

IT all starts with simply fixing your pet, I take in stray cats and a single struggling mom but yet still find vets that have low cost neuter programs and get all I can trap fixed.

[@ragingrah3789]

@@dlllopez2141Spay/Neuter

[@TheAAnne123]

Counties/States need to make people motivated to spay and neuter. Would it be so wrong to make spay/neutering mandatory for all dogs and cats? This would stop backyard breeders.

[@christinenatvig2313]

@@TheAAnne123 I'm afraid it would only punish those of us that do the right thing. Backyard breeders don't follow the rules.

[@jthor3097]

Your wonderful son said it the best, “these puppies are a blessing”. God bless you and your family for all that you do. ❤️

[@candied_ginger6813]

Something about a person with a "puppy voice" that just tells me the good nature of their heart. ❤

[@barbarafunk5118]

even puppies know a sweet heart of a voice.

[@communicatingcollectivelif3946]

I’ve been watching Jess online since 2020. This is my favorite video and no part of it surprises me.

[@bevdixon9615]

@@communicatingcollectivelif3946 I feel the same. I love how the boys all reacted to those blessings. This was a ‘real life’ experience that happens when you live in the country. When I was a kid we had two dogs we took in after they were dumped. One was disgustingly loaded with flees. My mom and I gave her a flee bath right away. Se was a real sweetheart.

[@corrycole3510]

It is always hard to understand why people who don't want to be responsible for babies won't get their animals fixed. So happy you were able to help these two babies.

[@MissBetsyLu]

Getting animals fixed is expensive. Grand Blessings everyone..

[@mollyvanatta7667]

​@@MissBetsyLu caring for a bunch of puppies is far more expensive.

[@MissBetsyLu]

@@mollyvanatta7667 I'm glad that statement is good for you. Grand blessings everyone.

[@mollyvanatta7667]

@@MissBetsyLu Have you raised a litter of puppies to 8 weeks so they can be sold?

[@fianait]

​@@mollyvanatta7667Truth. Unfortunately, those who feel altering is too expensive usually also feel the same way about the Vet exams, vaccinating, deworming, heartworm prevention, flea and tick prevention, etc...

[@Stephanie-jg3ln]

Bear was so gentle and patient when getting the puppies out. He’s a good boy ❤

[@cynthia-n9w]

I'm not crying, you're crying! Thanks for saving them, Jess.

[@MissBetsyLu]

Stop crying!!!! Was it the puppy breath that took you down???? Love and laughter and many blessings to everyone and everywhere.

[@paigerollins7383]

“We’re gonna find them homes…that are not with us” 😂😂 cracking me up! We live in the country in NW Arkansas and the number of animals we have sheltered and found homes for is unreal! I never understand how someone could do that, but I know each animal we help is in a much better place physically and emotionally, so I find some peace in that fact! Thank y’all for your kind hearts helping all the fur babies!

[@KatieLeann]

I'm also from NW arkansas

[@mollyvanatta7667]

And the boys are learning how to be good, caring, responsible men!

[@bethgaither1214]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ God, we thank you for Jess ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolinew6095]

Thank you for rescuing these puppies ❤️. Your children are so polite and caring- they are a credit to you 😊

[@debram3098]

I’m so glad those puppies were found by you. Growing up in a small town, my family had a small 4 acre fenced in property. We ended up with puppies tossed over our fence occasionally. Poor babies. We kept 3 over the years and found homes for others. Best dogs we ever had. The thing is, the people that do that, they have no idea if the animal is going to survive. They just discard them like trash. It’s awful.

[@rayyoung7780]

What a great teachable moment. Way to go Jess. Your boys learned something they might not have in any other way. Your son was right. Those puppies were a blessing.

[@BUGt95.]

Humans are truly awful to each other and other creatures when we're all supposed to live together in harmony

[@aileenbell6750]

I loved her patience not only with the dogs but with her boys, and their questions and concerns.

[@mollyvanatta7667]

​@@BUGt95.Yes, originally we were created to live in harmony. But everything changed with the first sin, way back in the beginning.

[@schex9]

@@mollyvanatta7667 Do you honestly believe that story? I appreciate Christianity, but I don't believe in "original sin", in which Eve was framed, btw.

[@mollyvanatta7667]

@@schex9 I think you misunderstood me. I never said I thought it was Eve who first sinned. I'm not sure what you don't believe about the original sin. I hope you know the Truth. It will set you free🙏

[@cas5324]

The best people are those that show kindness to animals. You're raising those boys right.

[@amberpatrick-griffin5538]

The depth and breadth of your compassion never ceases tp amaze me. You, Miah and the kids are all such sweet and loving humans. Those babies are incredibly lucky to have ended up with you to save them. Thank you Jess!

[@brookelayne309]

UNBELIEVABLE. Thank you for helping these helpless animals!!

[@the420aries]

As a fellow rescuer I loved this video! Thank you for your kind heart. I just loved your sweet son, ‘puppies are my favorite animal’ 😂 and ‘these puppies are a blessing’ ❤ you are raising those babies right!

[@lynnemarie7885]

"These dogs are a blessing" 🥲 these kids have huge hearts

[@kariannecrysler640]

I feel ya. I had three pregnant cats dropped off at my property. 16 kittens running around right now 😂 But someone has to take care of them don’t they✌️💗

[@HalleluYahfarm]

I can't stand people that do this but thank you for helping these babies

[@solace66]

I am a foster with a Maternity Rescue. We take in mostly pregnant or nursing moms and their litters that are abandoned. It is amazing to see how the dogs, especially the mama dogs really understand what we have done for them. We give them a safe place to raise their babies, all the necessary medical care and get them fixed and in loving homes. It is a LOT of work, but it is the best work! Those puppies were lucky that the person who dumped them chose your barn. It could have been a terrible outcome, but you gave them a chance at a wonderful life! You did a great job!

[@belieftransformation]

Blessings to all that help these poor abandoned animals.

[@lizatrue7543]

It's a problem everywhere. We live in a medium sized rural town and both puppies, kittens, and senior pets are dumped all the time. Very sad. Bless your heart for helping these sweeties. (Note for future use: You can use food-grade DE on their coats and in their food to help rid them of the fleas. I saved a puppy and did this for her. It made a HUGE difference right away. 😉)

[@barbarafunk5118]

great to know thanks.

[@8dreamersfarm]

They can eat it for internal worms as well

[@EmmaShadyLilly]

Non-American here. What is DE? Thanks.

[@8dreamersfarm]

@@EmmaShadyLilly diatomaceous Earth

[@EmmaShadyLilly]

@@8dreamersfarm thanks!

[@terrytt2932]

❣❣❣❣Thank you for your kindness...writing this through very blurry tears. ❣❣❣❣❣

[@Ice_queen312]

I love your immediate disclosure to the kids! 😂😂 I'm so glad they ended up being found by someone with love and compassion. Thank you ❤❤

[@kfrohlich]

Thank you Jess and family for saving those poor little souls❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tonileigh8660]

Thank you for doing that for those babies. I lived on a farm on 10 acres out in the boonies and I had dogs and cats dropped off on the property multiple times. One morning I heard a car around 4 a.m. and went out to find a tiny kitten stuck up in my weeping willow tree. Eyes not even open yet. It was a good thing i am awake that early because it would have fallen out and probably died. He was a tiny fluffy golden boy who I kept and named Pooh. Another time someone drove by and in the middle of the night in a severe thunderstorm, opened their car door and dropped out 2 kittens that had just barely opened eyes. I took them in (but kept away from my animals) bottle fed them then took them to a vet the next day for a check-up. No diseases or parasites fortunately, so I kept them too and named them Rhodhri and Cynan. I've also kept a couple of the dogs that were dropped off and named them Dakotah and Morgana.I have to wonder at the kind of person that can just abandon an animal like that. Just one more reason I prefer animals to people.

[@alorastewart7091]

Pooh is such a cute name!

[@divinelotus19]

Dont discount the good hearts. You, me, Jess and thousands of others would never even THINK of abandoning animals that way. Are there evil hearts? Oh you bet. But we, the good hearts need to be strong and help those when in need. BECAUSE we are good people; we end up in situations like yours and Jesse's.

[@barbarafunk5118]

my niece had a pet store and a kind heart, i think everyone knew it. She had so many animals dumped on her, it was crazy.

[@sarahmoore405]

We just had a litter of 6 kittens dumped on our church porch Saturday night a week ago. We took them home overnight and then took them back to church on Sunday morning. Luckily our members stepped up and gave them all homes. We had taken the pregnant mama cat and the dog with birth defects home the last 2 times they were dumped at the church. This is why I have 4 dogs and 7 cats. I just couldn't do any more. The last puppy my husband brought home infected our other dogs with kennel cough even though they were vaccinated.

[@EliseSmithInnerstrength05]

From the bottom of my heart..THANK YOU Jess and Jeremiah. And thank you to your boys.

[@Chet_Thornbushel]

Growing up rural I have been a habitual animal rehabilitater since childhood. It comes with a lot of heartache, but it’s a million times harder for me to not even try! Thanks for showing this little story, I hope it helps folks see that they can sacrifice a few days to make a huge difference in the lives of animals 🤍

[@debihuntsman9314]

In a world where people dump/mistreat animals, thank God for loving people like you. ❤❤

[@nancylafferty8362]

I thank God for your big heart Jess! Thank you for taking care of those sweet girls.

[@marytymoshuk7176]

Thank God for the heroes. Thank you for stepping up.

[@cindyburst]

Hey Jess. We lived on a country road in Georgia for almost 20 years. The sweetest bestest doggies you could ever imagine were ours through the cruelty of others. I just cannot understand what hardness of heart could cause people to commit such atrocities. I just… it’s beyond me. Thank you for being so kind to help these babies and they are blessed that you had such a good platform to find homes for them. Keep the goodness going girl! ❤

[@leahnaramor4849]

Thanks for Having a Big HART . And helping the Puppies

[@GlitterandJams]

We are the house in the country that all the dumped cats gravitate toward. Thank you for caring for these little ones and ensuring they have happy lives with caring families. ❤❤

[@schex9]

What do you do with all of them?

[@GlitterandJams]

@@schex9 we feed them and take care of them until we can find them homes. ❤️

[@kellydenmeade]

your an angel! Thank you

[@Miguel195211]

I have been afraid of cats since I was a child and had a bad experience. We were visited by a cat in my backyard and wanted to get petted. I was terrified, but I relented. This cat kept coming to our home and we finally adopted him. A terrific experience my wife and I had. It changed our life for the better. We were like new parents with a brand new baby.

[@domesti-city]

I've never been a "cat" person, but a few years back a tiny skinny yellow kitten covered in fleas showed up at my door. I wouldn't leave him outside because I knew the coyotes would get him. Tried to find him a home, but apparently I was destined to keep him. Had to learn "cat" speak, and cat ways, but we are happy together. He is an incredibly gentle boy.

[@kathymc234]

I'm sorry you were afraid of cats. They are beautiful animals.

[@TeresaSalyer-mm6gr]

God Bless your kind heart ❤

[@junemckinley6231]

My daughter works for a rescue as a foster home. I want to Thank YOU for taking on those two little puppies. Not every dog is as lucky.

[@meemkaplan4315]

Right? How selfish of the dumper to put them so in danger WILLINGLY! I mean,. coyotes! Yeah, I live rurally and there are so many feral cats around... One adopted us (cuz she was starving) and she is a beloved member of the family with our two GSDs... Our male is much like Bear in temperament but the female is still very much a puppy. I'm 68 and these are the first dogs I've had since the early 70s (when I was a vet tech) that I haven't sterilized but only because the male is such a Love and has great breeding and a super personality so there are already 4 people who want pups. Then she will be spayed. It's interesting how differently they behave when they aren't spayed or neutered. I had forgotten that. Our male is such a gentleman, though so we did well through her first heat - in spite of the female being cranky. She WILL get spayed. Definitely helps calm them! I will NOT be dumping any puppies!

[@angelarios8305]

Jess, you are a shining star in a world where otherwise there would be nothing but darkness. Thank you for being the beautiful person that your are!

[@patriciamcintrosh1065]

I rescued birds,bunnies, puppies and kittens growing up. Thank goodness my parents were also tender hearted. But the last time I brought home a kitten when I was 13 or 14 my dad said next time I brought home anything they would keep it and send me to a shelter!!!! Thank you for your tender heart and reading the comments, thank goodness for all of you who saved animals.

[@Vivaldilover]

"These dogs are a blessing". What a kind sweet boy to say that. His heart is precious. I'm sure you checked your property to make sure you got all the pups. I'm surprised there were only two.

[@robingirven4570]

You’re a blessing to everyone Jess. 🌺

[@lolly284]

You all are just a bunch of guardian angels! I love that Toby said they were blessings. You did indeed give them a happy ending. God bless you all❤

[@michellejames5953]

So precious what your Son said about them being blessings, made me tear-up

[@twistedponies7480]

We have a public boat landing in the middle of our farm. We get kittens dumped. No dogs, thankfully as we have 9 already lol! 5 of whom are “dump dogs from hurricane Michael” really couldn’t handle any more ❤ Bless you for helping those pups❤❤

[@shamancarmichael5305]

So glad they were left near someone with a kind heart. Those little sweeties will have happy lives because of it. They are little blessings indeed! 🤗

[@gippywhite]

Thank you for saving them. 🙏🏻💙💙💙

[@thensley3624]

Bear is so sweet to help! PUPPIES the boys love the puppies! Keep us updated!

[@jodic7760]

Thank you for rescuing those babies! You are a kind, compassionate person. God bless you!!!

[@anniecrowbar9358]

Thank you a thousand times over for saving these girls and finding them forever happy loving homes!

[@heathers3876]

Thank you for helping those puppies.

[@deewinston5651]

Thank you Jess for showing some love and finding homes for those sweet puppies. ❤

[@karen_james]

I’m so disgusted by people who do this. Spay and neuter your pets and there wouldn’t be this problem. You are one of the good ones to help them Jess. You have such a caring heart for all. ❤❤❤

[@joelhelgren900]

They have no heart. Or they are hurting worse than puppies. You are so pure in heart! Love you.

[@deborahcarter4408]

Blessed when they end up with animal people, God Bless you and your family!

[@sharondore2792]

Your a special person, Jessie. Blessed are those who clean up others cruel and inhumane behavior. So glad to see them go to good homes. Thank you

[@phtochk7]

I love how all your boys said puppy! And their faces lit up! So sweet!

[@Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens]

Sorry that happened to them, so glad it was somewhere that they were met with kindness and love . Cried big ol tears when your son said they were blessings 💙 thank you for finding them homes, caring for them and being a kind person . We have that sort of thing often also cats and dogs , so I completely understand all the feels with the situation . Blessings

[@SimpleMandy]

I have never, ever understood this but living in the country we get this too. It's one of the reasons I want a homestead myself, so I can have enough room to rescue animals.

[@crazylicious85]

I wish people would get their animals fixed to help stop the overpopulation. As bad as it is that people dump animals, I’m glad they showed up at a good place where people actually care! Thanks for helping them! Also, Parvo is apparently really bad even with adult dogs that are vaccinated for it. I think it’s a new type. I hope those pups don’t have parvo. So glad they quickly found good homes! Yay!

[@benteross2677]

Thank you for your kindness.

[@bethsands7665]

Tears...but happy that you fostered them . Good job getting them flea and tick free !! Sweet boys and sweet puppy girls !!!!

[@karincope3019]

Bear is amazing , so calm with them and just watching .

[@Sh4peofmyheart]

Thank you so much for being such an angel, to those two pups. Most of the dogs I've had, including the elderly lady, Sugar (12 human years), who currently shares my home, were rescued from one situation, or another. They have all been such good dogs. I'm certain these two will, as well. Blessings to you and your family.

[@sherrywisler3718]

Bless you for taking them in and finding them forever homes.❤️❤️

[@DragonflyenAmber]

It's infuriating and heartbreaking that people do this to innocent animals. I'm so glad you guys found them and not someone who would have hurt them further. Such sweet little darlings, I'm sure they will be happy in their new families.

[@blackdogapiaryandfarm5885]

I could tell you why but this is a lovely, family oriented channel

[@1bbbewitched]

You should be so proud of the compassion your children show for those babies, great job.

[@jackcsaffell5641]

Hi Ms. Jessica. It's hard to figure out what to do at a moments notice. All we can do is the next best thing. After that we can smile and pray hard that their new home will be a haven of love and goodness. Bless your homestead, btw, I loved the videos when you were up north.

[@sues6847]

You are the best kind of people Jess. Thank you for all you do to help others...no matter the species. Big hugs for you and yours.

[@jenniferdelong5434]

So lucky they were found, cared for with so much love, and have forever homes. Blessing all around

[@jaclynfrank]

You brought them refuge…thank you for helping them. ❤

[@terriebrecheisen1875]

Ms. Jess, you are an angel!! I live in SW Ar. I just had a tiny kitten dumped on me. And I have 4 cats and 4 house dogs already. We who love animals do what we can. But the irresponsible losers outnumbered us. *tears. Thanks for having a good heart!!

[@kirataffy]

I am praying these new owners will keep the puppies inside and well fed and heartily loved.

[@sylvia.j]

What a compassionate person you are, Jess. Your whole family!!!!

[@slh9564]

I love a happy ending. Thanks for caring!

[@BroomstickChik]

awwweee.. Jessica.. THANK YOU SO MUCH for giving these babies a chance at a GREAT life!! I appreciate you!! ❤

[@JKnight911]

Ugh this breaks my heart so bad when I see that people dump animals in the country 😢!! My heart hurts! I wish I could save every dog that is in need. Some people are so cruel and heartless! How can someone do this?!?! I’m so glad you found them ❤️ and helped them! I actually have a little chiweenie that someone dumped by our property in the country. Bless your heart for helping them 🥰 For future reference, blue Dawn dish soap kills fleas when bathed in it. Something in the blue dawn dish soap kills fleas on contact. So so sad!! Thank you Jess for caring for these babies!!

[@lucpar23]

Bless y'all for stepping up and doing the right thing by those pups. Some people really suck but folks like you give me faith in humanity again.

[@janerevell-revere3260]

Thank you Jess and family for all you are doing xx

[@joanneganon7157]

Hey Jess, my Brother-in-law in VA was with his Best man picking up his wedding rings. They saw something on the side of the road moving. They stopped only to find a newborn pup that had been thrown out the window. He was the inly one that made it😢. The poor little boy was full of dirt ,they named him Crawdad for His size. He was the best Pup ever❤. Thanks for your kindness everyone🤗. Great News❤ JO JO IN VT 💞

[@heaven_on_a_stem3345]

Bless you.

[@paulinerichter6639]

Jess, you and Miah are sure raising those boys right!! This is a good lesson I'm sure they will always remember! 💕🐾💕

[@LottiesFaith]

God bless you for helping these pups. Thank god they got away. God bless.

[@oneredmule]

Thank you Jess, boys and Bear 💕 these puppies have been blessed to have been found and cared for by you and your family 💗

[@KRAMERHAWAII]

I love you guys for loving those pups. Blessings on you all.

[@tiffany02020]

💔 ppl dump cats on our road a lot too. Found one with a jar stuck to his head cuz he was presumably hungry and looking for food and it haunts me to this day. Ppl are so fucked up. Thanks for looking out for the innocent critters out there.

[@thepraticalgardener]

Bless you. Thank you for your kindness to those innocent souls.

[@robertmarino2158]

Jess , thank you for the rescue of the puppies , you are a sweetheart, stay safe , enjoy & have fun !

[@dbruce5760]

Bless you for saving them. I live rural too. I am overwhelmed by cats. Mine are all spayed and neutered. However, I can't afford to spay and neuter all that "find" my house. People can be so cruel. Thank you for helping those babies. I love your heart.

[@camikanscrap]

May God Bless you and your family for showing so much care and love to these 2 cuties.

[@accidentalcountrygirl]

My hubby never remembers having to buy a dog growing up. They always had drop offs. We currently have the sweetest Border Collie mix that showed up at our ranch in 2019, hungry and scared. He was afraid of men, trucks and a running water hose. Now he loves to ride with hubby, but the hose is still an issue. Breaks my heart that people can be so cruel, but I'm so glad our Shep found us. He has been a great blessing to our family.

[@terrysevold2072]

So good of you to help these pups. Nice that you were able to find homes for these lovely pups.❤

[@barbarahaberman349]

Ben's wide-eyed innocence is so endearing. Oh to live in a world where on random days puppies just turn up out of nowhere.

[@sueglovan8344]

Your family is the best! Our family has gone through this same experience so many times. So proud of how well your boys dealt with this. Our largest orphan was a donkey we found tied to our front porch. Thank you for opening your home to us all.

[@kprairiesun]

Bless you and your whole family for your compassion

[@jandawood1234]

Those puppies are adorable! Thank you for being wonderful humans and finding them a safe place to live.

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

Thankyou, and God bless. ❤ 😊🐕

[@lorieger9505]

We live rural, and there are so many pets dumped. Breaks my heart. Bless you, Jess. ❤

[@anapaulacrawford5837]

I don't understand humans sometimes . Breaks me to pieces and God knows it . I have rescued so many dogs plus cats .. Thank you for what you did to this two beautiful puppies. God bless.

[@sandramarielaspina]

So glad you've found them or they found you and off to their new homes ❤😊