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COWBOY

Pointer
🇺🇸
Sumter, South Carolina
February 19th
male, medium, adult

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Cowboy’s Story — From Bait Dog to Brave Survivor

Cowboy is only about two years old, but his body carries the story of a lifetime of pain.
He never understood why the person he trusted walked away. One moment he had an owner… the next, he was tied to a pole, alone, confused, and crying out for help that never came.
All he had was a leash cutting into his neck, a cold metal post, and the crushing realization that no one was coming back for him. He pulled, he screamed, he waited until his body gave out.
And then the other dogs found him.
Cowboy couldn’t run. He couldn’t defend himself. He was trapped as they tore into him, leaving a deep, brutal lacerations across his frail body —wounds that tells only a fraction of what he has survived.
When he was finally found and taken to the shelter on January 14th, Cowboy sat in his kennel shaking, hurting, and terrified. But the most heartbreaking part wasn’t just the fresh wound… it was the old ones also that told his past.
Scars. Jagged. Layered. Long‑healed reminders of a life no dog should ever know.
Cowboy wasn’t just abandoned. He had been used — over and over — as a bait dog. A living target. A victim of cruelty so severe that his entire body carries the evidence.
He survived that horror… only to be thrown away again.
We kept waiting for someone to step up for him. For a rescue to say, “We’ll take him. We’ll help him heal.” But the days passed, and Cowboy kept waiting.And waiting.
And hurting.
Hoardin’ Huskies may be a breed‑specific rescue, but compassion has no breed. Suffering has no breed. When a dog is in pain and we have the ability to help, we do. So we stepped in for Cowboy — because no one else did.
Today, Cowboy is safe. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and receiving the medical care he desperately needed. He is heartworm positive, but he has already begun treatment and is on the path toward recovery.
His physical wounds have healed, but his heart is still learning how.
Cowboy is cautious with other dogs, and after everything he’s endured, he deserves to feel safe. He may do best as an only dog, where he can finally breathe without fear. He takes time to warm up to men, and who could blame him after the hands that failed him?
But beneath the trauma, Cowboy is gentle. He is hopeful. He is trying so hard to trust again.
He survived the unthinkable. Now he deserves the unshakeable — safety, love, and a home that will never, ever give up on him.

Cowboy is ready for his second chance. He just needs someone willing to show him that his life matters.

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https://hoardinhuskies.net/adopt-1

ABOUT: POINTER DOG BREED

The Pointer is a versatile and athletic dog breed known for its exceptional hunting skills and high energy levels. With a strong, sleek build and keen sense of smell, Pointers excel in bird hunting, especially in open fields. They are intelligent, eager to please, and make fantastic companions for active individuals or families who enjoy spending time outdoors. Their short coat requires minimal grooming, and their friendly nature and loyal temperament make them beloved members of the family.
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