Diary of a Not-So-Wimpy Kid

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He may play a “wimpy kid” on the big screen, but Robert Capron is a superhero as far as his dog, Sam, is concerned. Robert plays Rowley Jefferson in the new movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He and his family adopted Sam after spotting the forlorn pup shivering in a cage at a local animal shelter.

After struggling to survive on the streets, Sam was a sorry sight—his ribs were visible and he had lost most of his fur because of unbearably itchy mange. “I felt so bad for him,” Robert told M magazine. “He’s been through so much.” Today, Robert reports that Sam has overcome his fear of people and has morphed into a snuggle muffin. “He’s so innocent.” says Robert. “I just love him.”

I’m sure the feeling is mutual, Rob. And I think I speak for all PETA Files readers when I say that we love you for giving a castaway dog a second chance at happiness. Why anyone would buy a dog from a breeder or pet store when there are so many lovable dogs at animal shelters is a total mystery to me!

How about you—do you have any tales to tell about tails that started wagging again once they landed in a safe and happy home?

Written by Alisa Mullins

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