First, you get a puppy, take him home, play with him all the time, lavish love, toys and treats on him. Then as he gets bigger and older, start to ignore him. When he chews your shoes scream at him. When he pees on the floor because you didn't take him out, hit him. Then when he's about 9 months old, tell him he gets to go in the car, drive him out to an old country road and toss him out. Don't turn back to see the look in his eyes because you obviously are a rotten SOB so it won't matter to you that you broke his heart.

We can tell you about those dogs because we get them by the hundreds every year. A dog who has been dumped in the country quite literally has his heart broken. They stand in the road not knowing what has happened or what to do. Many of them will stay right were they were dumped waiting for the sorry excuse for a human to come back for them.

These dogs suffer greatly and then they die horrible deaths - hit by cars, shot by farmers, eaten by wild animals, starving or freezing to death. There is very little hope for them. HUA rescues as many of them as we can find. Every one of them is a wonderful dog. It's amazing that they are all always grateful and forgiving. Only a dog has the ability to forgive such cruelty and offer love and devotion again.

All of the dogs showcased below were dumped in the country. They are extraordinary dogs who will make extraordinary companions. If you have been thinking about adopting a dog, the time is now. These dogs are ready to go to their new homes.