It was a photo of a happy pooch named Hank, wagging his tail and carrying a favorite stuffed toy in his mouth, at the Brooklyn Care Center for New York Animal Care that attracted the attention of thousands and thousands of animal advocates. Following the dog’s viral photo came the question – “Could life be anymore innocent?” Sadly, the answer was sobering; Hank had been facing humane euthanasia on Wednesday afternoon.
After two days of nail biting pleas and thousands of “shares” on social media, Friday evening, however was one for celebration. Hank safely left the building. Not long after the pup happily padded out the front door of the shelter, Animal Care Centers of New York City posted the smiling pup’s photo with his new mom:
“Check out Hank! He’s spending his first night with his new family. Many thanks to Sav-a-Bull for making this wonderful connection!”
It wasn’t long before volunteer Julie Carner posted the good news on the dog’s Facebook page. Many thanks to all of the advocates who shared his story. Many thanks to everyone for caring about a dog, who because of his misunderstood breed and prejudice, always deserved a chance to be loved and cherished. And many thanks to the staff at Animal Care Centers of New York City who worked very quietly behind the scenes to help a dog in need.
Check out Hank’s freedom video courtesy of Animal Care Centers of New York City:
https://www.facebook.com/NYCACC/videos/1361148473928954/?hc_location=ufi
So happy for Hank!!! Thank you to all involved in saving him.
OMG! I’m SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!❤????
Many thanks to you Catherine.
Some how it was you who saved this poor dog with the soalfull twinkly eyes.
His eyes spoke to you alone and you stepped up. It was you who prayed to god the hardest. it was you who made the deal..Good work .
Sainty.
Many thanks go to the folks who shared and re shared Hank’s plight on face book and to Julie Carner!
YAY!!!!!
Thank you!!!! I’m so happy to hear Hank has a happy ending. Wish all of them ended like this….
Good news! Bless everyone who worked so hard for Hank’s release.
Ik ben zo blij voor lieve Hank!…veel geluk daar!❤
Awe hank. Hope your people do lots of things with you. Hope you have your stuffie with ya. Good boy
Thank you
Yay!!! Another happy ending…. if we could only somehow save them all… but, IF we never give up and, keep trying , shareing , posting , rescuing, fostering , spaying and neutering THAT DAY WILL COME…. JUST NEVER GIVE UP ON OUR FUR BABIES. ALWAYS REMEMBER WE’RE ALL THEY GOT…..
So glad Hank was not a victim of murdering Risa Weinstock – he is out of her bloody hands!
Couldn’t allow her that satisfaction!!!
Omg!!!!!! Sooooooo happy for Hank!!Happy life sweet heart!!!!!
Thank you!! I LOVE HANK???????????? THANKS TO ALL THAT SAVED HANK, HE’S A COOL, SWEET FURBABY ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
Thank You for saving him. He looks wonderful. So happy for him.
Thank You God????
AMEN!
Hold them to this outcome for the other dogs.
Good for you Hank! Thank you to Hanks new mom! Please give this special boy lots of love and cuddles! Good for you little man! Pit bulls are so maligned it’s disgusting! They are very loving cuddle bugs! They have to be touching you, I have one that came to me from a rescue group! Zoe is just so mellow and she is very goofy! Above all else they are fiercely loyal very protective and totally in love with their human!
He loves chin rubs, they make him melt, he’s an amazing, intelligent mush
good luck to both of u god bless
So happy Hank found his home. God bless his new family.
Thank God for you Hank!
Thank you and God bless you for saving dear Hank! May you have many years of love together!
Yay!!
Thank you God!!!!!!
Happy for Hank. Good dog
YAY HANK!!!!! WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3
thank you
That is such good news! It is so sad that so many dogs are in shelters, and so many pups are being bred in puppy farms. Thank you Hank’s new MUM ! XXXXXX
” Happy Ever After Hank “. YOU DESERVE IT
Great news You are a Hero Thank you for saving him
That was a close call. I hate the nail-biters! Happy life Hank.
FRIENDS – I HAVE A HEARTBREAKING UPDATE! OUR BELOVED HANK WAS FOUND AS A ‘STRAY’ on 10/19/17! He touched so many hearts and had so many people wanting to adopt him, but some uncaring irresponsible POS betrayed his trust and threw him on the streets. He is back on the kill list at NYCACC in Manhattan, NY. Death row dogs only get 18 hrs to find a home – he has until noon 10/30/17 to be reserved on-line. HANK – 10234 (ALT ID – A1106247).
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=741238919369054&set=a.249252178567733.1073741827.100004488576790&type=3&theater
POS’s to adopt and left him out to wander and fend for himself. Can they be charged for animal neglect?