Texas Woman Spots An Injured Dog Limping In The Rain And Refuses To Leave Him Behind

Danielle Huset, a 25-year-old from Houston, Texas, was walking through her neighborhood when something stopped her in her tracks.

A large dog was limping along the street, soaked and shivering.

His fur was tangled and dirty from the rain as Danielle shared in an interview:

“He was scared but curious. I could tell he was looking for help because he was so malnourished, hurt, and wet from the rain.”

She named him Buddy and couldn’t shake the heartbreak she felt seeing him in such a vulnerable state. He looked so lost, and it was clear he hadn’t eaten in a while.

She wondered if he’d been dumped or if he had a family searching for him. But no matter the backstory, she knew she couldn’t just walk away.

Right away, Danielle snapped photos of Buddy and shared them on social media, hoping someone might recognize him.

She posted in lost dog groups, went door to door asking neighbors, and even made flyers to hang around the area.

Soon, people started to respond. One woman reached out with rescue group contacts, helping Danielle tap into a network that could offer Buddy the support he needed.

As night fell, Danielle worried about Buddy being alone in the dark. She fed him, left out water, and even opened her garage in case he needed a dry place to rest.

Despite finding kindness, Buddy chose to stay curled up outside in the grass.

To her surprise, he began to trust her. He allowed her to sit beside him, and little by little, he leaned into her touch. It was so sweet.

Hoping to get more eyes on Buddy’s story, Danielle filmed a short TikTok video showing how broken and scared he looked. She knew others would be just as moved as she was.

And she was right. The response was overwhelming. Views, likes, and encouraging messages poured in.

Danielle was overwhelmed by all the support and love for Buddy.

The next morning, she stepped outside to check on Buddy, but he wasn’t there. Her heart sank until she learned that someone had picked him up and brought him to a shelter.

Buddy was safe, and in that moment, that was all that truly mattered.

Danielle felt so relieved. She had already planned to foster him herself if no one stepped up.

Then came even more good news: Long Way Home Adoptables had secured a foster family for him.

Buddy’s journey was far from over, but things were finally looking up. In his foster home, he started to thrive, as Danielle shared:

“He’s doing well now with his foster parent. We’ve learned he works well with other dogs and children. He’s a bit skittish around men so I’m not sure if he was abused by one at some point.”

While Buddy is in a loving temporary home, Danielle hopes that the perfect forever family will soon find him.