A senior dog who has spent most of his life at the shelter has finally found the perfect family.
Stuart arrived at the shelter Friends of Strays, Inc.at Princeton in the State of Illinois, at the age of one year. He had hardly come out since, except twice. The 14-year-old canine had, in fact, adopted a first time, then a 2ebut had been brought back each time.
The Shepherd / Bouvier cross needed an understanding, patient, loving family, as well as a decent bed and tranquility, things he had never known before. He slept on the concrete and had to put up with the deafening noise made by his congeners, who were also waiting for their chance.
Natalie Snyder
Emily Wozniak worked at the shelter at the time and knew very well Stuart. Her fate particularly saddened her, as she explained to The Dodo : “It really broke my heart to know that there had been dogs there for 14, 10, 8, 5 years, like Stuart. So I shared his story [sur TikTok] hoping to find him a home “. It was this publication that made the difference.
The video was seen by many Internet users that it moved. Among them there was Natalie Snyderfounder of Repo’s Rescue. « Stuart had many potential candidates to adopt him, but I knew he would be perfect for my family. “says the latter.
She did not hesitate to drive the 5 hours from the shelter to meet the senior dog. In the meantime, however, the team of Friends of Strays, Inc. decided it was best to keep it. She was afraid that he wouldn’t manage to adapt to a new environment after so many years spent in his cubicle. Management ended up changing its mind the next day, and Stuart could again be adopted.
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“Proud to see him get up every day and try new things”
Natalie Snyder did not miss the opportunity. She offered him the happy life he had been deprived of until then. The dog now has an orthopedic bed, a garden where he can watch the birds, and a Pug friend taking his naps by his side. ” It’s very moving to watch him make the transition and live life on his own terms. says its new owner.
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Natalie Snyder
« He opened my eyes to what I am capable of doing and, even more, to what he is capable of doingcontinues Natalie Snyder. It makes me proud to see him get up every day and try new things, to show courage despite his past. He really is a wonderful dog. ».