Pup Patiently Waits At A Shelter For 2,531 Days Hoping For Somebody To Adopt Her

Sep 20, 2019 by apost team

For some dogs, shelters are more than just a temporary place to wait for a new family, they're home. While many dogs are often adopted in a few weeks or months, some have a much harder time being noticed.

Dahlia arrived at the Santa Barbara Humane Society in California when she was 6 months old. The American Staffordshire Terrier mix is sweet, loving and full of energy, but she'd never been able to win the hearts of potential adopters.

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Taking to Facebook, the shelter displayed a photo of Dahlia that read, "I have been here 2,531 days and counting! Can you help me?" They also uploaded a video of Dahlia frolicking in a kiddie pool, showing off her playful personality.

Shelter workers described her as a "loyal big lap dog" who will make her future owners feel so loved. They weren't sure their plea would be heard, but soon, they received a call from a man on Orange County who wanted to come by and meet Dahlia.

As soon as the two met, it was love at first sight, and he knew he would be returning home with a new companion by his side. We're so happy that Dahlia has finally found a forever home. We're also grateful for no-kill shelters like the Santa Barbara Humane Society, who selflessly care for dozens of cats and dogs every day. To see some of their available animals, visit their website.

Have you adopted a pet before? Tell us about your rescue pet in the comments. Maybe your words will inspire someone to visit their local shelter!