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Two Sick Puppies Walk To Human Hospital, Wait In Lobby (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post   First Posted: 02/ 8/2012 4:33 pm Updated: 02/10/2012 2:08 pm

In what may be one of the most 'aww'-inducing stories of the day, two sick dogs from Corpus Christi, Texas, made their way to a human hospital and waited patiently in the lobby, KIII TV reports.

According to the station, hospital staff treated the "emaciated" pups, and a doctor carried them to the station's van, which then transported them to the Gulf Coast Humane Society.

This isn't the first time a furry friend has figured out how to get the help and attention of humans. Back in October, after being rescued and nursed back to health, one cat led RSPCA inspector Jon Knight to her litter of kittens for help.

"When she started to get really vocal at first I thought she was calling to the kittens, but then it became clear that she was actually calling to me," Knight told STV. "I began to follow her and she took me through the rear garden, across a ploughed field and into a farm yard."

Had the cat not led Knight to her litter, the kittens would have only lasted around two more days.

Similarly, last year a rat terrier named Rowdy barked like crazy to get his owner's attention when he realized there was another dog, Casper, stuck in an 8-inch drain pipe.

According to ABC News 10, it's possible that Casper, a 15-year-old miniature schnauzer, had been stuck in the pipe for up to three days.

Correction: We say in our video report that the doctor drove the dogs to the humane society. He helped load them in the car but didn't join for the ride.

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In what may be one of the most 'aww'-inducing stories of the day, two sick dogs from Corpus Christi, Texas, made their way to a human hospital and waited patiently in the lobby, KIII TV reports. Ac...
In what may be one of the most 'aww'-inducing stories of the day, two sick dogs from Corpus Christi, Texas, made their way to a human hospital and waited patiently in the lobby, KIII TV reports. Ac...
 
 
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12:59 PM on 08/01/2012
Hello all! Update on the pups- they are ok and ready for adoption! They have been through so much, surviving distemper, mange and heavy hearts. We have treated them for mange and distemper-Christus, the little boy even had to have surgery on his eyes so he could see! They are both a joy and we love them so. It has been a long recovery for them but they are ready to provided a lifetime of love and companionship to a loving family! Elizabeth is set to be spayed soon. Pictures are on our Facebook-Gulf Coast Humane Society Corpus Christi! Good day!
12:38 PM on 02/17/2012
Good day to all of you from us here at GCHS! Once again, all the cards and well wishes for the puppies are most appreciated! A quick update: The puppies are continuing to do well and gain weight! It will still be a while before they are at "full throttle" but they are doing great! I will try to post pictures soon if I can. Thanks again for the global support! Feel free to add us on Facebook to keep up with South Texas's largest true No Kill!
10:13 PM on 02/14/2012
Two sick puppies are more intelligent than all our politicians: if you are sick, you go to the hospital.
12:42 PM on 02/14/2012
Good day from us to you! Just a quick update-The puppies are still doing well and eating well! As far as when they can be adopted-still a bit too early to tell. They are getting all the TLC they can take until we can get them healthy enough to be adopted! We thank all our animal friends around the globe for not only donations, but kind words and emails. Thank you from the bottom of our paws! Feel free to add us on Facebook ( Be sure it is the GCHS in Corpus as we share the same name with our Florida friends) as well as visit our website: gchscc.org!
03:00 PM on 02/12/2012
Beautiful, animals all look up 2 Us 4 our Help, They sure help Us when needed.
Good on U Dr. not many would have done that here, God Bless

Animals R a life 2, and more worthy then most humans that's 4 sure
I too hope They find a wonderful forever lasting healthy loving home together :@)
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LMDAustin
Husband buried Arlington Natl Cemetery '09
10:13 PM on 02/12/2012
Okay but you realize this is not Twitter, right? Try not using the 2 number for 'to'.
Stuff like that.
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sallybutt45
To thine own self be true.
12:46 AM on 02/13/2012
Love the instructions , you are 2 kind! Kidding, welcome, I welcome you to my little corner. I was so lucky to be able to fan you, because the fan broke, right after.
02:55 PM on 02/12/2012
I just hope these puppies find a good and loving home. I would certainly take them in.
08:52 AM on 02/12/2012
If there is no way to get help in a vet clinic (http://www.pissedconsumer.com/consumer-reviews/pet-medicine.html) why not to take pups to the humna hospital? I don't see anything bad here
03:59 PM on 02/11/2012
Seems like dogs can get medical care easier than humans... no insurance hassles, no paperwork...
07:36 PM on 02/11/2012
Yeah, what a smart comment. Maybe we can stick you in a kennel. Or perhaps euthanasia is a better choice for you, like the 3 million unwanted cats and dogs that are euthanased in the U.S. every year. Those cats and dogs have it sooooooooo easy.
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mlaiuppa
Pres. Sarcasm Society. Like we need your approval.
02:33 PM on 02/12/2012
Why the hostility for what is true for many?

I have to wait 3-6 weeks to see my doctor. My dog can get in the same day or next. He gets faster care than I do.
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BIGBADWOOF
03:22 PM on 02/11/2012
Even the professional grinches who had the usual something nasty to say did take the time to read the article. Something must have caught their eye -- who can resist puppies? Let's have more of these stories. More "Awwww"...less "Boooo."
02:23 PM on 02/11/2012
Sorry Laura Hibbard? Am I in f**king hobbit land? WTF! A news report on sick puppies while children are dying in Syria
03:21 PM on 02/11/2012
Syria? What about all the sick children in Africa?!
04:03 PM on 02/11/2012
Well if they could make it to the hospital on their own then we'd say "Ahhh" to them too. Until then what do you want? Better yet what are you doing to better their situation? Probably nothing, so quit acting so offended because there's a cute strory being written about some dogs.
02:53 PM on 02/12/2012
Now is the time AejB for you to make a difference. I am sure they need more missionaries in Africa like yourself that could come there and make a real difference feeding and housing the sick and starving children in Africa. Don't wait for someone else to do it take the initiative and do it yourself since I can sense you are very concerned.
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jeaninedavis
04:50 PM on 02/11/2012
Oh, give it a break already, we KNOW about the poor children but what's the harm in having some compassion for poor little living, breathing, feeling sweet animals for God's sake?
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bluefalcon06
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02:11 PM on 02/11/2012
I really hope the best for these two puppies.
04:03 PM on 02/11/2012
With the publicity they're getting....these 2 pups will grow up to be very lucky dogs...
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bluefalcon06
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04:08 PM on 02/11/2012
Yeah, I hope so.
02:06 PM on 02/11/2012
So smart and cute I hope they find someone that will take both of them, and I hope that they don't get slapped with a fat emergency room bill like us humans do.
01:53 PM on 02/11/2012
Here's hoping it is a no-kill facility. Otherwise those pups only delayed their death.
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janicedow1
escaped from utah
04:03 PM on 02/11/2012
Oh I hope that's not the case.
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sonman68
"Saying what needs to be heard"
01:19 PM on 02/11/2012
I just hope this has a happy ending for the dogs as they are now in the hands of the humane society.
02:01 PM on 02/11/2012
Next step, Gas Chamber, followed by Cremation, should no one accept them into thier homes.
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healthcarenow
RN 4 blue Arizona
01:10 PM on 02/11/2012
Animals are wise to be very skeptical of humans, BUT, thank goodness animals are smart enough to recognize and go to the good humans. What a great story.