Just a Puppy When Abandoned in a Park, He’s Spent 2,000 Days in a Shelter—Will Anyone Give Him a Chance?
For many lucky dogs out there, the last six years have been all about endless adventures with their humans and enjoying other perks that come with being part of a forever family.
But for Banner — an American Staffordshire mix — his life for the last six years has been reduced to watching the world pass him by within the confines of his kennel. Banner arrived at the Humane Society of the Ochocos in Prineville, Oregon, six years ago when he was a puppy. Six years later, he is still waiting for a home that never seems to come. Banner holds the record as the shelter’s longest resident, and it’s painfully heartbreaking, given what he endured in the past.
From Abandoned to Overlooked
Sweet Banner was found abandoned all alone at a dog park as though his life didn’t matter. When he was brought to the shelter, he first thought it was a mix-up; that the humans who tossed him away would soon realize their mistake and come back for him. But as weeks into months, poor Banner came to accept that he’d been left behind for good by those he trusted the most.
During that time, staff and volunteers at the shelter were finding it hard to understand why Banner was being overlooked by visitors. After all, wasn’t he a young, vibrant puppy, just like what many potential adopters prefer?
Unfortunately for Banner, no one chose him when he was a puppy, and no one has chosen him now when’s all grown. Banner has spent the last six years questioning whether love is something reserved for other dogs and not him. Even though he ticks all the boxes of a one-of-a-kind companion — sweet, handsome, loving, and protective — he’s had to watch visitors pass him by year in, year out.
Banner’s Desperately Longing for a Forever Home
Everyone at the shelter will tell you that Banner is an absolute darling. He’s super smart and unleashes his goofy side once he feels comfortable around you. But if there’s one thing that Banner wishes he could change about himself, it is to be more trusting of people.
Can we blame him, though? For a dog who’s tasted the sting of betrayal and abandonment from humans, Banner doesn’t trust people instantly. For this reason, he requires someone willing to have several meet-and-greets with him before adopting him. What we can guarantee you is that Banner is worth all that effort. Not to mention, he’d thrive best in a home without kids and other pets.
Banner has waited for a forever family for too long; please don’t let him spend the remaining years of his life in a kennel. To adopt Banner, learn more here.
