A Man Given A Week To Live Had A Shocking Last Request

What would you do if you were given a week to live? When this Texas man found himself staring death in the face, he was forced to decide how he'd spend his final moments. And when he finally announced his remarkable last wish, the community banded together to make it come true.

A beloved local

By the time he reached his 71st birthday, Richard Ewers was living outside San Antonio, Texas. He was a beloved figure in his community and, despite an ailing body, he kept himself busy with a few friends.

New lease on life

See, only a few years before he turned 71, Richard walked outside his home to an alarming sight: a stranger left several dogs on his property before taking off without a word! Both concerned and confused, he did the unthinkable.

Adoption-fest

He adopted them — all of them — and over the next two years, Richard fed and cared for all the dogs, making his house a little canine sanctuary. But as soon as he was done making room, he got another surprise.

New puppies

Some of the female pooches dropped on his doorstep were pregnant! You can imagine his surprise when he discovered the number of dogs in his house was about to skyrocket.