Heartwarming Video Captures Shelter Dog Who Can’t Contain his Excitement After Getting Adopted
If every shelter dog could create a list of their greatest desires, one wish would be common to all: the longing for a forever home. Shelter dogs yearn deeply for the warmth and security of a permanent home, and this longing only intensifies the longer they remain at the shelter.
When Brutus — a 4-year-old Dutch Shepherd Mix — was brought to the Arizona Humane Society (AHS), he never thought that he’d eventually earn the undesirable title of the shelter’s longest resident. Unfortunately, days and months flew by without him getting noticed by potential adopters, making him AHS’s longest resident. In spite of all this, he still tried to maintain a hopeful gaze during the nearly 140 days he spent in his kennel. Thankfully, his persistence paid off. Brutus — this past weekend — found a family to give him the dream home he’s always yearned for.
Second Chances Do Come True
Back in February 2024, Brutus was rescued and brought to the shelter by an Emergency Animal Medical Technician with the AHS. His previous owner died, and without a next of kin to take him in, he had to start life at the shelter. Just like Brutus, so many dogs out there often find themselves starting from scratch after their owners pass away without leaving a succession plan for their pet. Lucky for Brutus, his dream of finding a second shot of lifelong happiness with a loving family has come true, and he couldn’t be any more grateful.
@azhumanesociety PUPDATE: Brutus was adopted! Welcome to your forever home buddy.🧡🥹 “What we didn’t know at first was that Brutus had been the longest resident, and we just can’t figure out how! He is the sweetest, smartest, and funniest lil guy out there” Thank you for adopting our longtimer, Brutus, and giving him a chance to show how amazing of a pup he is. 🫶 (🎥Video credit: lizzyyy.marieee) #AdoptionStory #ShelterDog #CuteDog ♬ Home – The Wildwoods
A Lifetime of Love
Brutus’s tail couldn’t stop wagging from the moment his new family came to pick him up at the shelter. They still can’t help but wonder how on earth Brutus stayed at the shelter for that long, given how sweet, smart, and funny they find him to be.
All in all, we’re elated that this Brindle-coated beauty can now get all the cuddles and belly rubs after a long day of playing with his furry sibling. We wish Brutus a lifetime of love in his new forever home!
