Off The Record

One Morning A Woman Heard Her Daughter Say, “Mom, There’s A Dog At The Back Porch…”

Published on July 23, 2024

Animals have this amazing capacity to impact our lives in very unexpected ways.

They make us feel sympathetic and empathic, frequently showing up in our lives when we least expect them, but maybe just when we most need them.

Particularly stray dogs and cats show an incredible amount of fortitude and trustworthiness in spite of their frequent mistreatment.

We not only provide them with the love and care they need when we give them our hearts and homes, but we also make our own lives better by having their companionship and steadfast commitment.

This moving tale serves as a lovely reminder of the connection that exists between people and animals.
Amy Harden heard her daughter say, “Mom, there’s a dog at the back porch,” early one morning.

Amy responded that she was the one who let her two dogs outside in the morning, but her daughter objected, saying, “This dog isn’t ours.”

Upon exiting the house, Amy saw a dog curled up in the chair, looking very much at home. Amy could tell he was going to remain because he was so at ease.

“It’s like he had taken up residence,” she shared. “He completely made himself at home on the cushions, and he just never left.”

Amy initially thought the puppy might belong to one of the neighbors, but since he was unclaimed and unmicrochipped, she realized she had to take care of him.

The gorgeous puppy was given the name Walker with the support of the TikTok community, which is a very fitting name for someone who recently entered this family’s lives.

Amy took Walker to the vet. Sadly, he didn’t get along with Amy’s other two dogs, and it was a daily battle to keep them away even though he appeared to be in excellent health.

Due to this, Amy was obliged to look for Walker a new home. Fortunately, an elderly woman in the area was looking to adopt a dog that would be as devoted as Walker.

“She was super sweet,” Amy recalls. “She told us that she had been praying for a dog like him and that we were the answer to her prayers.”

Walker’s eternal home with someone who would take excellent care of him makes us very happy.