‘Loving’ dog wandered into yard in rough shape. Now, Tiny Tim gets a second chance
UPDATE: On Dec. 16, a North Carolina animal shelter shared the heartwarming news that Tiny Tim the dog was adopted.
“We have to say we could not have done it without the support of our social media community,” the Stokes County Animal Shelter wrote just before 4 p.m. on Facebook. “His post was shared far and wide by so many of you and for that we are thankful.”
The original story is below.
A “loving” dog wandered into a yard in bad shape — and now, he needs a home.
“We know he looks rough on the outside but his heart is pure gold,” a North Carolina animal shelter wrote Dec. 14 in a Facebook post. “Can you find it in your heart to adopt him into your home for Christmas? You won’t be sorry. He is hard to resist once you meet him.”
The Stokes County Animal Shelter said it hopes to find a new owner for Tiny Tim, who bears the same name as a character in the classic Charles Dickens book “A Christmas Carol.” The 8-year-old pup was taken in as a stray in mid-December after a family spotted him outside their house but couldn’t keep him, shelter manager Natalie Johnston told McClatchy News in a phone interview.
“He is not a spring chicken,” the shelter wrote. “He is heartworm positive. He needs groceries. His coat is dull and dry. He has nubby teeth. Despite all of these things... HE IS FULL OF LIFE AND JOY.”
Tiny Tim is described as a “loving” 38-pound dog who can’t get enough of snuggling in blankets. He also shows off his more active side when he plays with toys and spends time with other pups.
“He just adores everybody he meets,” Johnston said. “He’s the kind of dog who’s never met a stranger.”
Tiny Tim is believed to be a pit bull mix. After he was found in rough shape, the shelter said he’s being fed “top shelf” food and receiving heartworm treatment.
The shelter said Tiny Tim might have been considered a candidate for euthanasia rather than adoption. But now, Johnston is hoping for a “Christmas miracle” that someone will bring him home.
As of Dec. 16, Tiny Tim remained up for adoption at the shelter in Germanton, a roughly 15-mile drive north from Winston-Salem. Details about its adoption process can be found at co.stokes.nc.us/departments/animal_control_ac.php.
“As rough as he was treated, as neglected as he was, he still loves people and is just happy to be here,” Johnston said.
This story was originally published December 16, 2024 at 3:17 PM with the headline "‘Loving’ dog wandered into yard in rough shape. Now, Tiny Tim gets a second chance."
