Harold’s life began in the confines of a local puppy mill, a place where mother dogs are caged and hundreds of puppies are bred for profit, often at the expense of their health.

Puppies from such mills are significantly more prone to severe congenital issues like heart defects, kidney disorders, blood conditions, deafness, and irreversible paralysis due to rampant overbreeding.

Shortly after his birth, Harold was sold for $7,000 to an unsuspecting buyer. His first owner brought him home and cared for him through an upper respiratory infection.

Tragically, Harold soon lost the use of his hind legs due to a spine curvature caused by the overbreeding practices at the mill, a condition similar to scoliosis, which rendered his back legs sensationless.

Faced with his growing needs, his owner surrendered him to Dallas DoggRRR, a rescue organization that immediately rushed him to an emergency animal hospital.

Harold endured two days in intensive care, struggling to eat without vomiting.

During an urgent exploratory surgery, veterinarians found ulcerations and a stricture in Harold’s intestines, abdominal adhesions, enlarged lymph nodes, elevated liver enzymes, and gastro fluid throughout his stomach and esophagus.

Despite these hardships, Harold has been with Dallas DoggRRR for several years, serving as both the rescue’s mascot and a vibrant presence on social media, symbolizing the spirit of resilience and hope.