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The heart warming story of Francis the dog (31 Photos)

January 11, 2013 | In: Animals, Awesome

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: On a cold night in February Francis was found in a box on the side of the road. They thought he was dead until they noticed his faint breathing…

: They took him home first, then in the morning he was taken to CARA the local animal shelter. It was there that they discovered he was in a deep coma.

: CARA did everything they could to revive him. There was a party for him on Valentines Day where he had lots of visitors.

: Francis had many visitors, including Fluffy

: Many people left valentines day messages for Francis filled with warmth and good wishes.

: A miracle happened, he opened his eyes and started to make sounds, he was finally awake.

: Francis needed physical therapy to regain control of his muscles. He started with his eyes and neck, he was now able to lift his head.

: Then it came time for him to stand on his own feet.

: Francis then began to walk, his progress was amazing.

: A celebratory party was essential to a full recovery, of course

: Francis even went to fashion shows.

: He loves to play games.

: Getting some much needed sleep.

: Spending time with his physical therapist.

: Look how far Francis has come.

: He is now fully recovered, healthy and in good hands.

: Francis has a new friend now.

: Celebrating Christmas with his seasonal scarf.

: CARA decided to keep Francis instead of finding him a new home, so that he may serve as a mascot in order to raise funding for other animals in need. He travels to special events to raise this much needed funding.

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JTK

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Alexander

And that is why my dog is a rescue, I wanted to give him a better home than what he had and now my Puggle (Pug/Beagle) is a happy camper and is currently asleep next to me and he never leaves my wife or my side. I thin people should go to shelters if they can make the commitment and rescue a dog, their loyalty and love knows no bounds and they are natural anti depressants, to me dogs are the best companions ever.
Jessica

This dog is gorgeous and has an amazing inner strength! Whoever left him sucks and deserves no compassion!
LuvsHorror

Thanks for the happy tears. And the rage at the ass wipes who left him that way. Chive On.
Jason

Gotta get me another dog soon. RIP Clancy
MattKL

What an awesome dog! Francis obviously has the spirit of a Chiver.
Becca

Aww – sweet Francis. Glad to see he made The Chive! He is from the Jackson, Mississippi area
AirwolfWilly

I am not a violent man. In fact, I feel bad after I step on a bug. But I salivate at an opportunity to get at someone that harms an animal or a child so that I can outright destroy them in a manner unbeknownst to even Michael Bay himself.
Laurie

#22, Who's a GOOD boy?? Francis is Thanks for an awesome story, Chive!
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

not a chive charity, but couldn't help but donate a few bucks to this animal rescue CARA (http://www.carams.org/)
http://www.sweepsweep.com Sneak Ninja

Awesome dog is awesome.

Awesome CARA is fantastic.
Alpha_Dog

This story made me tear up, and make a donation to CARA in honor of theCHIVE for running stories like this.

Tammy

Thank you! CARA does amazing work – Francis is our local little hero

jobvindex

#18 I want to spend some time with his physical therapist, too.
Jonathan

I love dogs. Period. End of story. Dogs rule!
Vance

I lost my beloved dog and best friend of almost 7 years on New Years Day
I have been very upset over it ever since, but a story like this makes me smile. Glad to see Francis recover and beat the odds. Hes a lucky dog and I hope he lives a long and continuously happy life
Garden Gnome

Love stories like this. I have 3 dogs I've gotten from a shelter and one I personally rescued off the street. As for the assholes who did this, they will get their own.
Madcat151

YAY! Francis!
horrigann

There's too much other shit to worry about than pets. Take a deep breath
Tammy

Here's his page from the CARA site: http://www.carams.org/francis_story

He also has his own Facebook page for anyone interested! We love him!
Tammy

Francis' page from the CARA site http://www.carams.org/francis_story
Canucks_Rule

#14 – awesome.
Rick

That was very nice of the person who saved this dog. Such a beautiful story, thanks for sharing
Trollivier

My heart melted.
Neps1982

Well damn Francis, you stole my heart!!
SuperDude

What kind of dog is Francis?

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