A dog named Chauncey waited alone in her kennel at the Spartanburg Humane Society shelter, watching her fellow dogs find their new families.
She, too, wanted nothing more than to finally find her forever family, but something was standing in her way.
Chauncey just watches
To see the other dogs, the puppy pushed her head through a hole at the bottom of the kennel. It was a very heartbreaking sight.
Chauncey was shy and reserved, which made it difficult for her to find a new home.
„Chauncey is very shy until she gets to know you. With all the barking and constant activity at the shelter, she just watched the world pass her by,„
angel Cox, executive director of the Spartanburg Humane Society, told The Dodo.
With heart and patience: Shelter workers give Chauncey hope
The shelter staff comforted her and spent time with her to keep her company. They lovingly cared for her and never gave up hope.
The dog enjoyed being stroked by the staff and volunteers and going for walks with them.
They all knew she could be a great companion and were sad that she had to wait so long.
The power of social media
Although she had already been returned once, Chauncey didn’t give up and kept hoping to find a family.
Finally, a family saw a post about Chauncey on Facebook and reached out.
This time Chauncey showed her charming and loving personality and it was immediately clear that she and the family were a perfect match.
A new beginning with a loving family
Full of happiness, she left the shelter with her new family.
„We were so happy for her that she found a great home, but we always miss them when they leave us. It’s bittersweet when they get adopted, of course, but deep down we’re always happy,„
says Cox.
