There are times when people may bring their pet in to be put down.

In most cases, this is a loving act provided by pet owners who truly care for their animals.

That wasn't the case, however, for a dog named Pote. It seems as if his owner brought him in to have him put down but it was because they said he refused to eat.

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Fortunately, they brought the dog to Sidewalk Specials, a loving pet rescue.

Rather than simply honoring the wishes of that person, they gave him a once-over to see if he had a disease or parasite. They also put out a bowl of food for him and he ate every bite.

Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials

Pote was in sad shape when he was first brought to the shelter. After getting some TLC, he is doing quite well and was soon ready to be adopted out to a loving family.

As you can see in the video below, Pote really needed a lot of attention.

Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials

After getting that attention, however, he was placed in a loving home where he will have plenty of love and will live out the rest of his life as a happy dog.

Watch his life-changing transformation below: