Hundreds Gather To Hug This Puppy With A Broken Heart, His Reaction is Surprising

Hundreds gather to hug this puppy with a broken heart. His reaction is surprising. Logan was unlike other dogs. And we're not just saying that because he's super cute. Because you can't tell by looking at him, but medically speaking, he's in serious trouble. So, when he arrived at a rescue in Washington, workers were certain the sick puppy was in need Logan is a German Shepherd, and he's adorable. You only have to look at him once for him to enchant you with his cuteness. So, how this pooch doesn't have a forever home is beyond us. But fortunately, he's not on the streets. The rescue in Washington where Logan lived adored him. Like most rescues, Logan received a couple of routine checkups. And that's when a horrible truth was revealed. Logan had stolen everyone's hearts, but it was his own heart that was a big issue. The folks at the rescue learned that Logan had a serious heart defect, but they didn't know what to do about it. If there's one creature on this planet that didn't deserve this heart condition, it was Logan. He was young, innocent, and cute as can be. This sick puppy needed hugs to cope with his prognosis, and that's not all. Unfortunately, the rescue that found him couldn't help, but they knew who could. So, they sent him to Rescued Hearts Northwest in Ferndale, Washington. They were like a beacon of hope. They took Logan to the vet for some extra tests. Sadly, the tests only confirmed the initial diagnosis. The pup was in distress, and his time was growing shorter with each passing day. Lindy Sens, Logan's foster caregiver, was told that Logan had only a month to a year to live. The echocardiogram showed he had two faulty valves, and the hopes of fixing him were slim. Logan's days were numbered, but everyone stayed positive and helped him to settle into his foster home with Sens. They couldn't believe how playful and spunky the pup was. Then, the family came up with a great idea. The Sens family wanted to show Logan the world before he died. There was so little time and so much to do, like going to the beach, swimming, playing in the snow, and eating cheeseburgers and ice cream. No matter where the family took Logan, people fell in love with him instantly. He was such a sociable little pooch. The love from strangers gave the Sens kids a lightbulb moment. They knew what Logan needed most. This sick puppy needed hugs. Lots of them. And his foster family intended to get him at least 100. So, with the help of the rescue, Logan's family and friends created an event named Hugs for Logan and spread the word throughout the community. The family was overjoyed when they discovered that more than 200 people showed up to the event with their arms wide open and their hearts ready to give some much-needed love to Logan. One couple had driven all the way from Oregon just to give Logan the TLC his little heart needed. Everyone in Logan's life was overjoyed and grateful for all the people that were eager to give Logan a hug. But they had to make sure he was okay too. Logan's foster family gave him tons of breaks so he wasn't overwhelmed by the experience. Thankfully, everyone understood, and they waited patiently for their turn to share a one-on-one with Logan, and the pooch seemed to love it. Logan loved meeting his many admirers, but his new friends were both happy to see him and sad at the same time. They knew his condition was critical, and they wanted to make him as happy and comfortable as they could. But all hope was not lost. The event inspired the Sens family to add more to Logan's bucket list. But then a doctor reached out to them with a claim that was too good to be true, and they were elated. Dr. Brian Skansen of Colorado State University, CSU, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, sent Rescued Hearts Northwest an optimistic email claiming he could fix Logan's heart if they could get the pup to Colorado. They raised enough money to fly Logan to Colorado for the surgery. On January 31st, 2019, Logan went under the knife. Everyone at CSU was keeping their fingers crossed they could save Logan, but things didn't go the way they planned. The medical team tried for four hours, but they couldn't get the catheter balloon in to fix a defective valve. This surgery was only going to buy Logan the time he needed to have his open heart surgery anyway. But to do that, the pup had to wait a few months. For now, Logan's family, friends, and supporters are doing everything they can to keep him alive. But that hasn't stopped the Sens family from taking Logan on tons of adventures across the country, and there is still hope. To date, fundraising for Logan has hit around $45,000 of its $60,000 target thanks to the puppy's many kind and loving supporters. Meanwhile, the pooch is doing well and attending puppy kindergarten. He goes once a week and is considered a star pupil. Logan loves playing in the snow. He's already figured out how much fun it is to go up and down the stairs, but his favorite pastime involves finding sticks. And that's not the only new development in Logan's life. According to Logan's GoFundMe page, Lindy Sens is fostering Logan with her family. So, essentially, this lucky dog is loved and taken care of by many. No wonder he seems to be in good spirits. But he's still lacking something. So far, he's gained a little less than 2 pounds since he returned from Colorado. He currently weighs 22.11 pounds and is eating large breed puppy food. He also gets tons of treats, but it's still not enough. Logan needs to weigh anywhere from 40-50 pounds. For now, the best thing the rest of us can do is continue sending Logan positive vibes and donations if possible, so he'll grow strong enough in time for the surgery. Hang in there, Logan. We're rooting for you.