When teachers go to school in the morning, they expect to see children, school buses and the chaos of a new teacher’s working day outside the school building.
What they don’t expect, however, is a dog waiting for them outside their school.
Dog wants to go to school – right?
That’s exactly what happened in or outside an elementary school in Houston, Texas. The dog was actually sitting right outside the main entrance of the building.
Caleb Schaffer, one of the teachers, came to school one morning and found a dog at the door, wagging its tail expectantly.
Since Caleb had to go to class, he walked past the dog. But he couldn’t stop thinking about the Labrador mix.
So he went back to see if he was still sitting in front of the school. Unfortunately, it was no longer there.
Dog reluctant to be caught
The local Animal Control had already started looking for the dog. But the next morning, the dog was back outside the school where Caleb saw him.
Like the day before, Caleb went to his class and later checked to see if the dog was still there. Just like the day before, he had disappeared again.
What he had already noticed, however, was that the dog’s fur looked terrible and was obviously causing him pain and itching.
Because the dog couldn’t stop scratching.
All good things come in threes
On the third day, Caleb finally managed to spring into action. He went to his car and called for the dog, who promptly climbed into the vehicle.
At home, Caleb’s wife took care of the dog while Caleb drove back to school and contacted several rescue organizations.
But none of them could take the dog in. So Caleb took him to a local animal shelter, where he was first thoroughly washed and cleaned.
Clive goes viral on Facebook
Clive – as Caleb named the dog – got photos and posts on the Urgent Shelter Pets of Houston Facebook page.
This is where he was discovered by Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption, who organized a foster home for him.
The lesson Caleb passed on to his students, according to iheartdogs.com and The Dodo, is:
„There are so many strays out there.
So now I explain to my students all about spaying, neutering, heartworm prevention and the reality of shelters.“
