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3 unwanted puppies left in the trash.
Last July, Tails of Hope co-founder Ginger Natoli received a heartbreaking email reporting that three puppies were caged and left between two garbage cans.
"They were literally put out with the trash," Ginger told The Washington Post.
The abandoned six-week-old American pit bull terrier puppies were left in the intense Memphis, Tennessee heat, likely for days before they were found.
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Their skin had been attacked by parasitic mites, they were unfed, thirsty and had eye infections and sores. The hot metal cage had burned off the paw pads of one puppy.
Soon, Nicole and Tails of Hope were nursing these pups to health with medical care, nourishing food, and all the love and attention they so desperately needed.
And they gave them names, using those of famous athletes: Simone (for Simone Biles), Phelps (for Michael Phelps) and Kobe (for Kobe Bryant).
While each puppy had a warm heart, Simone was the sweetie. "Simone just wanted you to hug her forever," Ginger told The Post.
So, when Sally Parish, the Superintendent for University Schools requested a therapy dog for their middle school, of course Ginger chose Simone.
University Schools welcomed Simone in September and she began training to become a certified therapy dog, serving the 270 middle school students.
And Superintendent Sally adopted her.
Simone's siblings are also success stories:
Phelps was adopted by a family whose children attend University Middle School, and Kobe went to the home of a woman who works remotely and values him as a loving companion.
Despite their cruel beginning, "They survived, and everybody ended up in wonderful homes," said Ginger. "I am thrilled for them."
Editor's note:
To learn more, visit washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/02/07/rescue-dog-therapy-school-memphis/ and facebook.com/tailsofhopedogrescue/
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