One-Eared Rescue Dog Van Gogh Painted His Way Into Thousands of Hearts

Some dogs survive unimaginable cruelty and spend the rest of their lives showing just how much can still be possible when they’re finally treated with kindness. Van Gogh was one of those dogs, and the beloved one-eared rescue left behind a legacy that reached far beyond the people lucky enough to know him personally. According to Happily Furever After Rescue, Van Gogh had once been a friendly stray before people used him as a bait dog in a dogfighting ring. He was eventually found covered in wounds, and the damage to his left ear was so severe that it had to be amputated. Yet the dog who emerged from that painful chapter would not ultimately be defined by what happened to him. With safety, compassion, and a surprisingly useful helping of peanut butter, Van Gogh discovered an unusual talent for painting that eventually introduced his story to people around the world. Four years after Happily Furever After Rescue first saw a photo of the injured one-eared dog and knew they had to help him, the organization has shared heartbreaking news. Van Gogh has died after cancer returned and spread beyond what surgery could treat, leaving behind colorful paintings, countless admirers, and a resc...