(WHDH) — A man suffering from cancer who has just days to live hopes to find a forever home for his rescue dogs before he passes away.

Richard Ewers, 71, of Bexar County, Texas, took in 27 abandoned dogs over the years, according to KSAT-TV. He cared for them at his home with the help of local donors and volunteers.

Ewers’ health has “declined significantly” in recent days, a post on the Helping Mr. Richard and His Dogs Facebook page said.

“Richard’s health has taken a turn for the worse and has entered into hospice,” the post read. “He is comfortable and taking one day at a time.”

Some of his dogs have been adopted but 11 of them are still in need of a home, the news outlet reported.

Because Ewers had to leave his home to be cared for, the dogs have been forced to endure less-than-ideal conditions.

The dogs are said to be unsocialized and will require a lot of patience and love.

Below is a look at some of the dogs that are in need of homes:

For adoption information, click here.

(Copyright (c) 2025 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox