Dogs are family. They mean so much to us that losing them would tear our hearts in two. Giving them up is never an option, but what if there’s no choice? For Gracie’s owner, this painful reality came when her health took a downturn, and she needed to move into an assisted living facility. Faced with the devastating news that these facilities usually don’t allow pets, she had no choice but to surrender her sweet dog, Gracie, to IndyHumane, a local shelter.
Gracie’s owner was heartbroken by the thought of giving up her precious companion. Despite her reluctance, she knew she had little choice, so she entrusted IndyHumane with finding Gracie a new home where she’d be loved and cared for.
But soon, something remarkable happened. After settling into the assisted living home, Gracie’s owner discovered a critical piece of information: she was allowed to have up to two pets. While we are unsure how this mix-up happened, one thing was certain: Gracie’s owner wanted her back! This revelation filled her with such overwhelming joy that she wasted no time in returning to the shelter where she’d left her furry friend.
Without hesitation, she contacted the Indiana shelter staff, asking if she could bring Gracie back home. To her immense relief, Gracie was still there, waiting. Even though it had been just 20 days since the tearful goodbye, the shelter had not yet found her a new family. This opened the door for a heartwarming reunion.
When the staff learned that Gracie’s mom was on her way to reclaim her beloved pet, they knew they had to capture the joyous moment. As soon as Gracie spotted her owner, she bolted toward her and jumped into her arms, overjoyed to be back with her favorite person. The touching reunion was shared with the world through a video, showing the pure joy on both their faces.
In their post, IndyHumane shared a poignant reminder: “Gracie’s story is a reminder that sometimes, things happen for a reason. Despite the challenges, love always finds a way to bring us back together!”
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Many who saw the video were touched by the shelter’s understanding and willingness to reunite Gracie with her mom. “Yay!! I also love that you allowed her to go back after her surrender. Kindness and understanding,” one commenter wrote.
This heartwarming tale has also sparked conversations about the importance of allowing pets in assisted living facilities, with many pointing out the positive impact pets can have on the well-being of residents. To see the heartwarming reunion, click ‘play’ on the video below. We are so happy Gracie and her mom are back together again!
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