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On her talk show, Drew Barrymore shares the story of her rescue dog, Douglas, which is a tragic and heartwarming love story between the two. The actress took advantage of the opening of the program to narrate how the dog came into her life, and this extremely unfortunate fact has not only been a topic of discussion for her audience but also of her love for animal rescue. According to Barrymore, Douglas is currently going blind, but the connection with her is still very strong.
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The host of “The Drew Barrymore Show,” during a segment, said that what worried her most was her co-star dog. ‘I want to know more about Douglas. He’s like the best part of the show for me,” Barrymore said. She described him as adorably lost now that he’s blind, saying that sometimes he bumps into people but can still find them. “He just looks at people because he can’t see them very well, but somehow he recognizes me, which is amazing.”
The rescue story was the most emotional part of the overall story. Barrymore said her heart went out to Douglas the first time she saw her and that he wasn’t even 8 months old when she adopted him. The first time he was discovered, he was buried in the soil of the North Valley after being thrown from a moving vehicle. The terrible start to life only increases the importance of current happiness. Additionally, Barrymore pointed out a wonderful coincidence that all but guaranteed their connection. She said: ‘You won’t believe it, but on his certificate, the date of birth was 222,’ and then added that that date was also his birthday, February 22. “I thought to myself, wow, that’s a big deal.”
The two ladies on the show talk about how their presence with each other has contributed to the dog’s character. The dog is now 15 and a half years old and Barrymore, beaming with pride, exclaimed: “He has not only had a beautiful life but a long one.”
The public’s reaction was one of love and support for the story. The dog’s painful past and Barrymore’s special connection with the dog made a big impression on people. On the one hand, it was like, ‘I’m so glad you did that, after that terrible start, he got to be my little prince.’ Has it been a good life? And in another, someone else expressed similar sentiments: “God bless Drew for rescuing Doug.”
Douglas’s vision problem became a gift that kept on giving; really and particularly began to open people’s hearts. One viewer said it very clearly: “He must be protected no matter what!” and another took that birthday coincidence to a higher meaning by saying: ’22🔥 The Master Builder: 22 is associated with the construction and manifestation of your dreams in the material world, fusing fantasy with practical action.’ That spiritual vision of numbers gave the impact of the story a new dimension.
The announcement of Douglas’ health problems also triggered emotional reactions regarding the animal abuse the dog initially endured. One furious viewer reacted: “I hope whoever did that to him suffers from karma every day of his life.” Many shared such a strong feeling, some expressed their hatred towards the abuser but almost all praised Barrymore for her generosity. “Poor dog, and good for the guy who saved him,” was the opinion of one reader, who agreed with the opinion of most people.
Douglas has become a non-replaceable cast member for regular viewers of the show. One of the audience members recounted something that happened recently: ‘I was at the show yesterday and all I wanted was for him to come say hi! He looked so cute curled up on the couch, I was so impressed with how people accepted what he wanted to do. It’s their world, we just live in it and learn to live in it!’ This reflects the kind and thoughtful environment Barrymore has created for her former pet.
The situation caused people to reveal their favorite stories. One person wrote: ‘You won’t believe it, but I’m sending you a drawing of Douglas that I made for you; I sent it via messenger. The original place of your mischief. Another shared a similar birthday link with their pet: ‘OMG Drew, our little pug Fozz shares the same birthday as you!’
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By revealing this extremely personal story, Drew Barrymore not only reminds us of the great joy and responsibility of pet ownership, but also of the exceptional privilege and duty one always has when dealing with pets. It also speaks to the life-changing nature of adoption and the deep bond between an animal rescuer and the rescued. Although sometimes health problems arise and the beginning of the relationship was sad, they have been through good and bad, and it is a beautiful story of love, resilience and a beautiful life, which, in fact, is like that. Barrymore has also been open about her personal growth, including her struggle with sobriety. The show has featured many guests, including Halle Berry, and Barrymore herself has been known to use power tools on home projects.
