Heart-wrenching story: Dog rescued after waiting a year for owner to return

(WITI) -- Grab a tissue and prepare yourself for a touching rescue story. This video from Eldad Hager, the founder of Hope for Paws, shows the heart-wrenching story of Woody, an abandoned dog.

According to Huffington Post, when Woody's owner died, the family sold the house and left him on the doorstep.

For over a year, Woody waited under a nearby shop.

When Woody was finally found by Hagar, his spirit was completely shattered and he refused to eat.

However, Woody's life began to turn around after Hope for Paws rescued him.