As he gingerly walked across the room, Elijah struggled to maintain his dignity, but his feet hurt so much he winced with every step. His toenails had grown so long they were curled and digging into his pads.

The little Cockapoo mix -- matted, scabbed and irritated from head to tail -- was in agony, but he wanted so much to make new friends. It's hard to understand how someone could neglect an animal as loving and sweet as him.

The sad truth is that animals like Elijah must turn to organizations like Bideawee and people like you for help. At many shelters Elijah would have been put down, but how is that fair? With your love and support and the help of Bideawee, one of the leading animal welfare agencies in the country, we can give him a real life.

Bideawee creates safe, loving, long-term relationships between pets and people and works to give every homeless pet the chance to find a forever home. Pledge your support for Bideawee's efforts to rescue and heal pets like Elijah.