When vulnerable animals arrive at a shelter, it can be overwhelming and frightening. Even though they are now safe, the noises and unfamiliar sights and sounds can be terrifying. One puppy, Ellie, came to the shelter after a rough start. She spent her early days as a stray, struggling to find food and a safe place to sleep. But Ellie’s circumstances changed for the better when she was rescued and brought to the shelter. At first, she was unsure and timid. When taken into the playroom, she cowered in the corner and didn’t want anyone to touch her. But the staff knew with time and love, she would come around.
Ellie never experienced the comfort of a warm bed or toys to play with. She never knew what it was like to be loved by a family. Thankfully, her entire life changed, and it all began when a couple named Suzanne Perez and Dillion James visited the shelter. They were hoping to find a dog to add to their family. When they met Ellie, they knew she was the one.
They decided to adopt her and quickly took her home. During the car ride, Ellie was unsure of what was happening, so she remained cautious. Although it took her a little while to feel comfortable with her new family, she gradually felt secure. She began to realize that these people were the good ones!
As Ellie settled in, she started to understand what love and care felt like, and her true personality emerged. No longer the shy pup she once was, Ellie transformed into a joyful and lively dog. Her before and after photos are amazing!
The puppy that once cowered in a corner is now the life of the party. She’s all smiles and tail wags, and her former life is so far behind her that it’s like it didn’t happen at all.
Merida is a senior who was found abandoned in a backyard with her sibling who had passed away. She was left to fend for herself as an 11-year-old with diabetes. Thankfully, Kanoa Rescue Foundation stepped in to save her, but she still needs your help!
Let Ellie’s story remind you how important it is to adopt and never shop. Many shelter animals are waiting for homes and good people just like you! Click the video below to see Ellie with her new family. Her smile says it all!
Toledo, United States.
