Watch the Heartwarming Reaction of This Shelter Dog Realizing He’s Finally Going Home
Shelter dogs go through so much. Even dogs who were surrendered by people who treated them well experience trauma, since being surrendered to a shelter is extremely stressful and confusing. No dog enjoys being a shelter resident, despite the best efforts of shelter staff and volunteers to keep their dogs happy and comfortable. All shelter dogs want is a home where they will be safe and loved, but not every shelter dog’s story ends with a family.
Around 2 million shelter dogs are adopted annually in the United States, only ⅔ of the number that enter the shelter system each year. Adoption day is often the most exciting experience for those lucky few in days, weeks, months, or even years. The relief shelter dogs feel when they walk to freedom out of the shelter is so strong that you can literally see it in their faces and body language!
If you needed a good cry today, sit back, and enjoy a minute of some of the happiest dogs you’ll ever see hearing that they have been adopted.
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You Can Find Every Dog Breed at the Shelter
Notice how many different types of dogs are featured in this video? You can find almost any type of dog at the shelter, from purebreds to super-mutts, from tiny to giant. If you’re surprised to see the first pair of dogs—bonded Yorkshire Terriers—you’ll also be surprised to know that 25% of shelter dogs are purebred.
When adoption advocates say “adopt don’t shop,” they often hear that people can’t adopt because they want a very specific dog. Unfortunately, even if you buy a dog from a breeder, you aren’t guaranteed to get exactly the dog you want. You don’t know what a breeder dog’s personality will be when they grow up, or if they’ll look how you imagined.
Adopting a dog from the shelter helps combat pet overpopulation, fight the over-breeding crisis, and allows you to see a dog excited for their forever home in real life. If this video tugged at your heartstrings, imagine how powerful actually giving a shelter dog their freedom ride would be.
If you’ve been wanting to adopt a dog, consider this your sign! Visit your local shelter and you’ll find dogs of every size, age, breed, and temperament waiting for a human to give them the life they deserve.
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