Hero VIP Club Members Helped Draco Find A Family & His New Mom Find Joy Again

Some rescue dogs need a second chance at finding a family. Sometimes, the person who welcomes them home needs a chance to feel hopeful again, too. For Draco, formerly known as Tyson while in the care of Bosque Animal Rescue Kennels (BARK), that person was Dana. She was grieving the loss of Gunner, the rescue dog who had shaped her life, her interests, and even her career. Adopting another dog was far from her plans. But a chance meeting with Draco stayed with her. And thanks to the rescue partners and compassionate supporters who help dogs reach new opportunities, including iHeartDogs Hero VIP Club members, an overlooked dog was there when she was ready to open her heart. Two Brothers Waiting For Their Chance Draco’s story began alongside his brother Tony, now known as Ripp. The brothers were about seven or eight months old when they were found wandering along a county road in Texas. A kind woman brought them to safety and contacted BARK. For six months, the young dogs waited without finding adopters. Their rescuers believed their black coats and pit bull-type appearance contributed to them being overlooked. Ripp eventually found a family who adored him. When we shared his happy en...