CAN WE KEEP HER? Dog in Need & Creating Outdoor Living Space
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2022
- In this video, a cute stray dog showed up at our farm in Portugal in need of help. Should we rescue this abandoned puppy?
I also create an outdoor living space so we have a comfortable, shaded area to relax in throughout the hot summer days.
If you’ve ever rescued a dog, cat or any other animal, please tell me your story in the comments. I LOVE hearing animal rescue stories!
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Ricky x
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I love that you have taken that sweet dog in. It brought tears to my eyes. As an animal lover , I thank you guys. She will be a wonderful addition to the family! Rescue dogs have a loyalty like no other.
So true Lisa! We adopted one stray.dog, she stayed with us for 13 years and she was the most loyal, sweet and intelligent dog! Her name was Liza😊I'm so glad they adopted Poppy! 🐾❣️
You don't find the right dog, the right dog finds you. Congrats on the newest family member :)
I believe animals find us for a reason. I’m glad poppy found you and she is a breath of fresh air for teddy the fact that they get on so well says it all. Xx
I had a dog that found us years and years ago that I never forgot. We had schnauzer at the time which we were not particularly bonded with but had moved to an apartment where she was very unhappy, too much noise of people coming and going. I recall the other dog as she circled our house daily wearing a path very quickly. Wished I had kept her. Take advantage when it happens as you may look back as i do more than 50 years later.
@@pechoja 😢😢😢😢😢😢
I knew somehow you guys are good-hearted people. That's why I have subscribed since the first video. Thank you so much for saving the dog.
Thanks for this comment it enabled me to watch, otherwise non no no no watching from me
I agree
I agree that's why I subscribed also.
What a little sweetie she is. I’ve found our rescued cat is a lot more appreciative than the one we’ve had since a kitten. All she wants is Love.
You the Ricky that was helping Theo. & Bee right? Of course I subscribed
Yes, I rescued a white miniature poodle (only 12#) who had been abandoned along a very busy four lane highway. When we found her we thought she had been hit by a car so we immediately took her to the our vet. Through X-rays he determined her injuries were more conducive to abuse. He knew us from other pets we had and said he would allow us to take her home BUT only if we promised NOT to try and find her previous owners. We understood and gladly agreed. After months of helping her recover from 2 broken hips and other less serious injuries, her and I became inseparable. She was between 5-7 yrs old when we adopted her and she lived another 7 yrs. Every single day from adoption, Miss Paris seemed so grateful for our love and care. I’ve been so blessed with wonderful pets in my lifetime but this relationship was something very, very, special💗
It sounds like you had an amazing relationship ❤️
It was very special because of your loving soul.
@@gailtessitore409 Thank you Gail for your kind comment
I’m so glad you saved poppy & are willing to give her a warm & loving 🏡 home.
May your generosity be blessed 10 folds…😊
All of my pets over the years have been rescued from various shelters, but Poppy is so special because she found you. She was indeed a gift. A housewarming present?
You must keep her- that is why God sent her
to you, to save her and protect her and give
her a new, happy life❤️🦮🐈
We rescued a cat that came to our house and chose us just like Poopy chose you. She was pregnant, but not showing, because she was starved. We thought we were doing a great job putting some weight on her. 😂 She had her babies in our screened room on the back of our home. We had such an amazing experience with the kittens, and wouldn't trade it for the world. We found new homes for the kittens, but decided to keep the cat. We had her vaccinated, cleaned and fixed. She has been here for 7 years.
Wow both her & her babies were so lucky to have found you! ❤️
Poppy was meant to be with you, she’s precious. Now Ted has a sister.
Lucky Poppy for picking the right house with sweet people and a buddy to play with 🙂
Awww hurts my heart. Thankyou for helping her and giving her a home. Bless you. She’s beautiful and will be great company for Ted. 💙❤️
I always believe good things will come to people who are kind to animals!
I don’t normally subscribe to videos such as yours, but somehow after watching your first video, I was ‘drawn in’ by your calming voice, the way you described everything and I wanted to know more. Now after watching the 2nd video I can’t wait to watch future ones. Thank you for rescuing this poor wee soul, I dried my eyes seeing the poor condition she was in. Look at her now! She so obviously loves you just as much as you love her. You are good people. ❤
In 2014 my husband(Eduardo is his name. I am using his mobile phone because it is much better then mine. My name is Filipa), but as I was saying, my husband saw a podengo female dog (just like yours) very hungry and in a poor state. He gave her some food and followed her(we live in the countryside) and saw that she belonged to the gipsies who were camping nearby.We began going to this gipsy's camp (well,we did not enter it. We stayed by the road on the upper part), every evening, with food for the undernourished dogs that belonged to the gipsies. They were not happy with that. So, one day, they followed us in their car and saw where we lived. Realizing that we were neighbours and not enemies they stopped with their protests. One day we noticed that the podengo female dog(our favorite) was pregnant(it must have been her first pregnancy because she was very young). Then in May of that year she did not come to eat. So we asked the gipsies if they knew where she was. At first they said they did not have a clue. Some days later they told us they had found her with a litter of six puppies, four male and two female. We knew that they were ready to negotiate a sale. So we ended up with the mother and her six children
We brought them to our garden(we live in a small villa) and gave the four male dogs later, when they were ready. Luckily we found four different owners for them. We kept the two girls. They are eight years old now. Unfortunately their mother was very ill when she came to us(she had leishmaniose. We did not know that when we bought her. We would have bought her anyway.But the disease was so advanced that the vet could not save her.
Hi Filipa. What a heart breaking story. It sounds like you did everything you could for the mum & went out of your way to give her babies the best life possible. She's so lucky to have found you...it's just a shame she didn't live longer to experience a better life with you & your husband ❤️
She is buried under a fig tree in our garden so she still has two of her children with her, in a way.
Love the dry golden countryside vibe there. And the olive trees. So glad Poppy sought you two out for help. Smart little dog that one.She found two compassionate people. Makes so happy I could cry.
I’m really enjoying your videos. You have a peaceful, calm demeanor and are a good storyteller. Music is pleasant and the visuals are excellent. Makes watching a pleasure. So happy for Poppy to have found you !
Some things are meant to be. Poppy found you, animals are smart. Glad you are keeping her. Being a family that had 4 kids, we have rescued, rats, Guinea pigs, rabbits, baby birds, a duck and dogs. All of them had different personalities and gave us so much love and become very important members of our family. I can’t understand how people can be cruel or neglect any animal, it blacks my heart. Yvonne from Australia
That’s an absolutely beautiful family you have…Poppy is a lovely addition. 🌹
Our rescue dog is the BEST. No idea of the breed but she’s got the heart and soul of an Angel. Good on you for rescuing this darling girl. Bless 💗
Such a heartwarming story. Poppy will be forever grateful. Here in Thailand abandoned dogs &cats are a national disgrace. I have a cat that was found abandoned in a temple at 6 weeks old. She is named Santa because she was found on Dec 25th and is now 9 years old. She has leukemia and kidney disease but thanks to a wonderful vet she is healthy and happy. Without Santa the last 2 Covid years would have been so much more difficult, but caring for her and enjoying her affection in the usual cat style made it so much less onerous. Poppy will bring so much to your lives and I salute you.
Couldn’t agree more. If I hadn’t had Ted through covid it would have been way more miserable!
This warms my heart. Thank you for giving an innocent creature a good home! I hope all goes well and everybody gets along well :)
Poppy is a blessing in disguise :) She is so lovely, and surely brings more good moments into your lives. Happy for you.
You two is how good people should live. Hard work,love for each other love for animals. God fearing people in 2024. Be so blessed.❤
I’m in tears for her. So grateful to you for helping her and keeping her. She’s so sweet. I just lost my little guy in December 2023 after 15 years. Still heartbroken. ❤
Poppy is a pretty color . She’s your friend for life .
Good on ya. I was out camping at a lake, down a long logging road in the BC mountains, in the middle of no where, and a cat found me late at night ( we thought it was a cougar, ha) . Kept trying to get in my tent and my car. Would just sit in the car afraid we would leave with out him. Meant to just give him a ride back to civilization. He decided he was coming with me, when we took him to the vet. He had a mind of his own, independent, strong, and affectionate. Is cruel as he was obviously domesticated and someone had abandoned him in the wilderness. Didn't know it at the time, but a good friend had found me. Amazingly known animal.
I'm so happy you helped Poppy. Made me cry happy tears. You are good people, with big hearts. Thank you.
Poppy is so precious, it's so nice for her to have a big brother to show her how to be a house dog.
Awww so glad you’re keeping Poppy ❤️ we have 6 dogs 4 are rescues 😊 she chose you 🤗
I think so 😊
Lucky Poppy, she has found a loving home and a big brother to boot. Win, win.
Poppy is so lucky to have the both of you..I'm so happy you have her..
We had our rescue dog Champ for 18 years, he was in a pretty sorry state when we got him (stole), we knew part of his story and that's why we took him. Got him to the vet, micro chiped him, got all his shots and planned on finding him a good home, had him for 18 years. Best dog ever. Seems to be a lot of dust in my lounge room
Wow...18 years?! He had an incredible life & sounds very lucky to have had you as a companion. Would you ever consider adopting another?
@@LifebyLiving I'm getting on a bit myself and not sure how I feel about dying before my dog
@@drewmurray7102 My sole reason for not adopting a pet.
From 1985 till 2010, I sheltered loads of strays .
Now I shall bequeath what I have, to Animal Rescues and other Charities.
Greetings from 🇮🇳
An excellent decision to keep and care for Poppie! ❤️
I think so 😊
Poppy is gorgeous and lovely to see Ted loving and playing with the new family member .
Just found your vlog and would like to offer my thanks to you both for rescuing Poppy. She is a lovely little dog, so affectionate. There should be more folks willing to rescue animals. About 18 months ago we rescued a very skinny unwell snow white cat whose owner we later discovered had died. At first although would eat, he would not allow us to touch him but now seeks to be stroked. He is now a very healthy and happy "Puss"
There was a worry that he would be a problem to our aviary birds however he never reacts to them flying around the aviaries.
By the way, we have a flighted bird, a Caique who is 10 years old in the house; her name is Poppy!.
Kudos to you both!
Thanks Helane. She’s a little love bug. Can be a handful at times 😁 but we wouldn’t change a thing. So happy she came into our lives 😊
Hey Ricky. Love your work👍
Our first rescued dog, a small Australian Terrier, died last month after 15 years. Our second rescued dog, a long haired Jack Russell, is now 10 years old. 4 years ago the Jack Russell brought a feral kitten home so now we have the cat/dog as well. A cat brought up by a dog is the best pet there is!
Such a wonderful feature of a true person is to help and save defenseless and human-dependent animals. So nice of you to keep Puppy with your family. God bless you!
I love that you adopted your puppy Poppy...she is a sweetheart....sadly you are quite correct there are way to many abandoned and stray dogs in Portugal. We live in the Algarve and we acquired our pupper when some dropped him over the wall of our garden and our vet reckons he was about 8 weeks old. We already had a dog that we brought from the UK named Sarah a little westie but she was a lot older than the pup and didnt have a lot of patience with him. He is now 9 years old but when he came to us he was full of ticks, fleas and worms he also had both types of mange which took months to get rid of, but I couldnt resist him and so we named him Tramp! The builders called him the terrorista, he would steal all the builders tools and bury them or chew them up...he did so much damage to shoes, socks, a/c remotes and garden furniture and he was a terrible thief...he would steal the builders lunches and the tilers knee pads but then he grew up and turned into the sweetest funniest dog ever!
Thank you for adopting her! She was so cute and calm when you helped her. 💝🌻💝
I did the same 3 years ago...she had a surprise for us. She was pregnant and we lived back than in a motorhome and had only a terrace. We built a little box under the table were they were born. Lots of work to kept them clean. When the were 5 weeks they moved to the dog house which my husband built on the screened front porch. It was stressful but I have the beautiful memories of the 7 cuties she has born. I found for 6 of them with the help of the local animal shelter in Aljezur and their partner in Germany forever homes. One stays with her mother and my 9 year old dog which I adopted from Romania. We love them all ❣
That big outdoor seating is beautiful, I'd be out there all day!
Seeing little Poppy playing brought me so much joy. What a state for you to find her in, I'm glad she put her trust in you 😊
What a blessing...over the last twenty years we have been “adopted” by two cats and a dog who picked us to love them. Only Babushca a four yr old cat now left 💕
I’m so happy Poppy is home with you guys 🥰.
About 9 years ago, we had a very similar situation, where a doggie showed up in our neighborhood, eventually in our front yard. Our daughter spent hours picking ticks and fleas off his body. Then we brought him in and bathed him, took him to our vet to have him scanned, and there was no micro chip. We checked with several shelters nearby to see if anyone was looking for him, and found out nobody was. He quickly became part of our family, and we named him Toby. Sadly, 8 months later he died of congestive heart failure. He was much older than we originally suspected. He was a schnauzer/poodle/? mix. He was the sweetest dog, and is still missed.
She knew that you were dog people and felt safe coming to you, she knew she needed help. Love your videos!
Ric,Vic,Ted and Poppy..lovely to get to know you.I love dogs more than most people so I was happy you kept Poppy ❤ she looks so happy and healthy indeed.
What a sweet little doggie! She’s very cute & endearing.
You both are a beautiful couple , love the way you treat each other, and your sweet Furbies. FABULOUS.
What a lovely story introducing Poppy to us. There are lots of sad ,heart wrenching things that happen to animals so it is very uplifting to see people who provide a happy life for a dog that was on the trash heap. You have amazingly generous hearts. Thank you for sharing this with us. 💕❤️🇨🇦
So glad you kept Poppy. She’s absolutely gorgeous. It was meant to be! Fantastic job on the decking area, it looks idyllic. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌞
Thank you Barbara! I think it was meant to be too! 😊
What a Great Video and thank you for keeping cute poppy 🌸 we’ve rescued dogs before and it’s truly a blessing 🙏🌎
Thanks Sue! Couldn't agree more. Teddy (our other dog) was a rescue also 😊
Our family rescued a 3 months old kitty. On a bleak and stormy night our elderly cat was meowing loudly--a little kitty was at the sliding doors begging to come inside. We let him inside and he cuddled up to our elderly male cat who proceded to groom him. He followed Mimi everywhere but did not share eye contact with us humans--of course we fed him often but he felt safer hiding from us for some time. Today he is a much loved and cheeky member of our family and loves playing ball--catching the ball mid air and bouncing it against the ceder chest. He loves dribbling the ball like a soccer player. Every morning I awaken with a ball set in place where I step down from the bed. His name is Hana
Your kindness to 'Poppy' is unbelievable! Thank you for rescuing her. :)
What kind people you are, thank you for helping and keeping Poppy, it was lovely to see Ted & Poppy play. Love your new seating area 😄
Poppy is beautiful! The people at Frankie off grid, also rescued an abandoned puppy a few weeks ago in similar circumstances. It's nice to see them getting a second chance at a home after being thrown away like that. Love the new look to the patio 😀
Dogs know good people! She's yours.dont break her heart! She's fell in love.
I dont usually like videos. But what you did with Poppy really makes me believe in humanity again
What a star you are!!! Poppy is a very lucky girl!! There are so many dogs in Portugal that are dumped and it is heart wrenching! Fabulous video - you're a natural in front of the camera!! Keep em coming!!
Thank you Annie! I know it's heart breaking isn't it. I wish I could do more. Once we complete our renovation & I have a moment of spare time we both want to volunteer to help out some local organisations who rescue, neuter etc. 😊
Oh Ricky this was such an awesome story... Lucky little Poppy... Thank you and Victoria for caring for and loving her
What a little cutie Poppy is. So glad you took her in and gave her the life she deserves.
Rickey I’m really enjoying your videos and who doesn’t love a dog lover ❤️
Oh I cried.. she is so beautiful..thank you so much for keeping her..I wouldn't have been able to let her go 😍😍😍😍
We couldn't let her go either! 😊
HI Ricky, Poppy is just a darling! What a great gift to arrive into your lives :) Gosh. I know all about west facing, granite entertainment areas and heat in the evenings! Love your temporary solution though! The deck area is looking really great! Cheers to a job well done :)
Thank you! 😊 It's INSANE how hot the granite is in the evening after being fried in the sun all day!
Rescues are the BEST! We rescued a 2 year old beagle named Hannah. 🐶 They bring so much joy and seem to be forever appreciative of being rescued. ❤
Aaaaah this is so heartwarming that Tedd got a new friend. Believe Poppy got the best care ever.
Makes my heart melt when someone takes in a poor stray, you are very kind caring people to seek her help and keep her. Loving the outdoor seating area.
Oh, this made me cry sad and happy tears. The pup looks so young and you surely saved her life! You'll be repaid 1000 times over for your good deed.
Poor little thing, so glad you guys gave her a good home!
Unexpected addition to the family are always the best. Enjoy Poppy, you deserve each other! Good luck with her!
Great job on the sail. Everything takes time but we all get there in the end! The heat is a drainer so harder to stay focused when it’s so hot. Looking forward to following your progress 😎👍🏼
Aww that made me cry. I’m so happy Poppy found you guys and now she’s happy and safe. True animal lovers like a lot of us. Can’t wait to see her grow. ❤️🐕
One day I saw a tiny kitten in a parking lot near my car, but it disappeared. I then drove 70 miles home. Three days passed and I drove to an airport to begin a business trip. As I was getting my suitcase out of my car, I heard, "Meow." I lifted my car's hood and was shocked to see that same kitten sitting on top of the engine. I took her home, returned to the airport, and caught a later flight. That was 15 years ago. As I write this, she is sleeping on my bed. Of course, her name is Traveler.
Wow what a story! Little traveler really worked hard to get saved! ❤️
Wonderful vlog Ricky. The renovated deck looks lovely and it seems as if Poppy instinctively knew that you were her destiny for a safe loving home.
It is heartwarming to see you two rescue that precious puppy. I'm fascinated to learn more about your property and watch your renovations.
I love Poppy. She is so happy to be in your family. Soooo Sweet!
How life keep surprising us with such incidents, this is almost as if was meant to happen. Thank you for saving this beautiful dog! Appreciate that you decided to keep her.
What a lovely story. I am so glad that Ted has got a buddy to play with. Dogs really are mans best friend. Poppy must have sensed that here was a place of sanctuary.
Welcome, Poppy! She’s gorgeous!!! Thank you for giving her a home and the good life she deserves 💚
I just love you two.
I am so happy that you gave Poppy a home, it's so heart felt when you adore dogs like I do.
I have just found you channel, so I am going through all your vlogs.
Obviously I went straight to this one when I saw the dog.
❤
Awww thank you Jayne 🥰 it feels like forever ago when she first appeared. Can’t imagine life here without her ❤️
I'm 75, I have no animals no having lost my sweet Madeleine last December, I have adopted 75 animals in my life, You dog is adorable, your farm is lovely.
Little poppy has been blessed with a lovely family ,I guess she knew that there was so much love waiting for her with you all . Your kindness and care shows in abundance.
Love this! Poppy is precious! Great vlog, looking forward to seeing more of Poppy and Ted!
Thank you! 🙂
I somehow had hoped that you would keep Poppy and I'm so happy that you did. I can't deny it bought a little tear to my eye as I am a massive animal lover so thank you both, I'll continue to watch yours and her progress throughout your vlogs.
I love that you had a brand new outdoor sectional and yet you called your doggie over to sit on it. True animal lovers!🥰🥰🥰
Bless you for being so kind to little Poppy. All of our dogs have been rescues, most of them seniors. So sad to see how they have been treated, but so rewarding to make a positive change in their lives. Then we get the benefit of loving companions as you have with both Poppy and Teddy.
So glad you decided to keep her. She will give your other dog a companion. Well done on the new sitting area. Great video!!!!
Yes we had a rescue dog! I heard through work that a friend was going to have to send a dog to the pound as they were moving and they couldn't bring their dog with them My husband agreed to meet the dog. She was a Pomeranian and she came to our house to visit for a weekend. We fell in love with her right away. When her owner had driven away she was beside herself until I went to her and drew her into my chest. She laid her head against me and let me console her. I had a beautiful bed ready for her with new toys and a baby blanket but she cried and knocked on our door. I opened the door and she flew onto our bed and slept at our feet all night. She slept there for as long as we had her. She was my dog and followed me around all weekend and to not get her anymore confused we called the owner and said we loved her and could we just keep her. I felt sorry for the owner as she cried because she loved her too. We had little Sarah for 10 1/2 years and she was the best pet either of us ever had. She was sweet with our grandchildren. We couldn't keep her away from the babies; she loved them as much as any of us. I could go on and on. We buried her out on our farm that she loved so much with a tree we planted in her honor. None of us have ever forgotten her and I hope I get to see her on the other side. I still miss her after almost 10 years. I'm so happy you rescued Poppy! You will never regret it. The only regret I have is that our Sarah did not get to live as long as a human.
You will be with your doggy forever in Heaven - just believe
In the Lord. All the animals will be there, not just our pets.
John 1: 1-5
Poor dog! Thank god you took care of her. You took to a vet. Cleaned her. Kept her and Ted separately.
What a cute furgirl ! I am so happy you decided to keep her, she and Teddy are perfect together ! 😊💗
Poppy is adorable. Thank you for saving her 🙏🤗❤️ 🇵🇹
My heart is melted....she is so beautiful! Animals know who they can trust..I'm glad that she was able to find your family!
Stumbled across your YT Channel and Subscribed. I like your thoughtful hard work and your humour. And now you have another
blessing in Poppy, a companion for both of you & a good friend for your other dog. Very nice life there and you’ve both made
something out of nothing really and have a comfortable kind of life, something different.
Great video, thanks for being so kind and the world needs people like you! I am glad I have subscribed to your channel, wish you lot’s of energy and projects to share with us. Please ignore the trolls that already started to show their misery life lol
Thanks Jose! I really appreciate your kind comment😊
Hi, Jose.
I cannot ditto your Comment enough.
Ugly mindsets are what trolls are all about.
Bless your heart for the encouraging words.🙏✌🙏✌
Awww …how wonderful that you guys adopted Poppy, now Ted has a “little sister “ to keep him busy! ( we got two rescue fur-babies ourselves)
You guys have hearts ♥️ of gold!
Love the cover for your deck and your new seating!
Best wishes and blessings.
She’s a sweetheart! So glad y’all kept her! 👍❤️ Nice seating area!
Adopting the sweet little dog is a no brainer
Love what you guys done on the porch, no dog should be abandoned, thanks for the love to your new doggy Poppy.
Loved Poppy, what a good girl! I am glad you kept her.
Loved the seating area and sail, like you said makes the area so much more usable. Poppy is a delight and it's lovely Ted now has a friend. Thank you for taking care of her x x
Poppy is quite a character!
You and Victoria have been sent charming gift!! And a great playmate of Ted!
Fun for everyone!!
Puppy is so lucky to have you guys, when she wandered in your property she knew that she'll be in good hands. Thanks a lot for keeping her. You guys are truly amazing people.