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Stray Dog Follows A Little Girl Home For Days, Her Stalking Pays Off

By: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| August 19, 2024

Lady, a stray Pit Bull, charmed the Memphis community with her warm and friendly nature. When volunteers first spotted her outside a local store, she greeted them with a cheerful wag of her tail. Despite living on the streets, Lady behaved as though she had always belonged to a family. She was polite, sociable, and utterly lovable. However, when the volunteers dug deeper into her story, they were astonished by what they discovered. Josh and his team at All 4s Rescue League in Memphis, Tennessee, initially assumed Lady was just another stray dog wandering the neighborhood. But they soon realized that this sweet girl had a plan of her own.

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For days, Lady had been following a little girl as if she had found her favorite person and decided to stay close by. While waiting for her chance to be noticed, Lady would lie contentedly on the ground, greeting everyone who passed by. She quickly developed a fondness for Josh as well. Josh couldn’t resist spending a few moments taking selfies with Lady and giving her some well-deserved cuddles. Lady, in turn, reveled in the attention, soaking up every pat and belly rub.

Curious about Lady’s connection to the girl, the rescuers reached out to the family for more information. They learned that Lady’s story began when she first followed the little girl home, sparking a bond that led to frequent visits. Before long, the girl’s parents couldn’t resist the dog’s attachment to their daughter and considered adopting the sweet Pit Bull.

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Lady’s affectionate nature worked its magic, and it didn’t take long for her to snuggle her way into the family’s hearts, making the adoption official. From that moment on, Lady found herself surrounded by love, including from her new canine brother, a young pit bull named Diesel.

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Seeing Lady thrive in her new home brought immense joy to the rescuers. They even offered to cover the cost of vaccinations for both Lady and Diesel, as the family needed a little financial help. That same day, Lady and her new brother received their first vaccinations, and plans were made for Lady’s low-cost spay surgery.

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The rescue team did everything possible to ensure Lady’s transition into her forever home was smooth and comfortable. Given the strong bond between Lady Diesel and the new family, the thought of them being separated was unthinkable, so the rescuers made sure that wouldn’t happen.

Today, Lady is thriving in her new home with her favorite little girl and doggy companion. We love a happy ending! To see Lady in her new home, click on the video below.

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