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A pet parent took to social media on a quest to inform the dog's previous owner who dumped him how their terrible deed became a blessing in disguise.
Moose was found dumped at a bus station with a broken leg, hobbling around after a life of abuse. Thankfully, he was rescued, but the journey to loving again took time. Moose began pain medication to help with his broken leg, but he still struggled to walk. He had to lie down to eat his food. Unsavable, the team amputated the dog's leg.
TikTok user @moose.the.tripawd wanted to inform Moose's previous owner that despite the dog's pain he experienced emotionally and physically, he has since started over with his life. He relearned to walk and received true love from humans.
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The caption reads: "A little message to whoever dumped him, he's better off without you."
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While getting dumped at the bus station was likely the worst day for Moose, little did he know it would turn into the best day of his life.
Since being rescued, Moose experienced snow for the first time and even started hydrotherapy where he fell in love with swimming. He graduated from puppy school. And after learning to walk again, his walks have been full of energy and a little muddy. He isn't afraid to get dirty, as seen in the clip.
Moose adjusted to life wearing a muzzle in public, which is now required in the United Kingdom. The government enacted at the end of 2023 that forces XL bully breed owners to use a leash and put a muzzle on their canines while in public. The ban has not slowed Moose down one bit as he continues to explore and enjoy the outdoors with his humans.
Newsweek reached out to @moose.the.tripawd via TikTok for additional comment.
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People were heartbroken to hear that he was abandoned, just as they are with any animal. His story on TikTok reached over 42,800 views, 6,190 likes, and 239 comments.
"What an absolutely beautiful boy. He's been through so much, thank you for rescuing him. Wishing you many more happy years together," commented one viewer.
A second TikToker said: "Humans don't deserve animals. Never understood how people can abandon their pets thanks for saving him."
Another added: "I was crying. Then saw the mud rolling and laughed. Absolutely beautiful."
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