Once-saved bait dog loses happy ending [NEWEST DETAILS] (Video)

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Bentham was found like so many other dogs who are used, abused, and exploited by humans for the sole purposes of dogfighting. He was underweight, bleeding, in pain from numerous injuries, and begging for human contact. Police officers found him wandering alone in the town of Navasota, Texas in late 2012, and promptly took him to the struggling, bare bones shelter. Fortunately, it is run by an animal control officer that works endless hours, loves each rural stray like her own, and refuses to give up on any animal—especially the ones that others have thrown away as if they don’t matter, like Bentham.

Like most pit bull type dogs, Bentham wanted nothing more than to be loved by people, even though people did these egregious acts to him. The animal control officer and her dedicated volunteer networked with Long Way Home Animal Sanctuary & Pit Bull Rescue, and the world took notice. Long Way Home did a television, radio, and newspaper blitz and started an international online campaign to raise funds.

Through the generosity of people from South Africa, Belize, Canada, Argentina, and a dozen other countries, they were able to raise the funds to get all of his injuries treated. With the extra funds, Bentham was neutered, heartworm tested, temperament/personality tested, boarded, leash trained, and became a great dog in the making. After international attention and literally tens of thousands of Facebook views, Bentham was adopted by a lovely woman in Houston who fell in love with him—just a mere two hours away!

Sadly, several months later, Bentham’s happy ending has ended. He was enjoying a lovely Texas afternoon outside with his owner and bit a nearby dog; now, the apartment complex refuses to allow Bentham to stay (likely because of his breed), regardless of how much his adoptive mom pleads.

Unfortunately, the rescue is full, so he’s being boarded in an outside kennel and desperately needs a loving foster or forever home without other dogs. If you have room in your heart for this silly, young guy who has had many ups and downs in his short life, contact www.mylongwayhome.org. To follow Bentham’s story, check out his Facebook album, photos, and videos.

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The author, April Plemons, is an animal rescuer and welfare advocate. She is part of Long Way Home Animal Sanctuary & Pit Bull Rescue. Check out their Facebook pages below!

Long Way Home Adoptables & Friends

Long Way Home Animal Sanctuary

Long Way Home Pit Bull Rescue

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Have a story idea? Does your organization have a case that needs more attention or publicity? Contact me directly at april@mylongwayhome.org.

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