From Hiding in Cornfields to Steak Dinners on the Couch

A dog who once fled at the sound of approaching footsteps eventually had a comfortable couch, steak dinners, and a family who adored him.

His name was Clifford.

But getting there was anything but easy.

For two years, Cathy Cornell worked to help the frightened three-legged dog she had discovered in rural cornfields. Then came another heartbreaking setback: he disappeared.

Months passed before information from a farmer led Cathy to orange orchards miles away. There, she finally reached the dog who had spent so long keeping everyone at a distance.

Veterinary examinations revealed serious injuries, including buckshot and a fractured bone.

Clifford needed medical attention, recovery time, and a safe home.

Thankfully, a woman who had been waiting patiently to welcome him was ready.

She gave Clifford comfortable furniture, proper veterinary care, delicious meals, and canine companionship. She even purchased a lower van to make traveling easier for him.

Photos and updates showed Cathy a dog whose life had changed beyond recognition.

In Clifford Under the Mulberry Tree, this remarkable transformation delivers a beautiful reminder.

The person who rescues an animal isn’t always the person who takes it home.

Sometimes the greatest reward is watching that animal finally enjoy the life it deserved all along.