Shelter Dog Displays A Heartbreaking Facial Expression After No One Wanted To Adopt Him, Gets His Wish Granted
Ritter’s face didn’t just look sad, it looked betrayed. The shelter dog went from having a warm, beloved home to suddenly being terrified and alone, and you could see the worry sitting right on his expression.
At the Humane Society of Hamilton County, the staff watched his melancholy grow, then did the only thing they could think of: they posted his photo on Facebook, hoping someone would recognize him and step up fast. The timing was brutal, and the complication was real, because Ritter was reserved and nervous in his kennel, even though he was all joy outside.
Then Spenia saw his heartbreaking post, and everything changed the moment Ritter walked into the visitor area.
Ritter was terrified and scared when he suddenly lost his warm and beloved home
Everyone at the shelter was concerned about Ritter's melancholy and resolved to assist him in finding a new family as quickly as possible. In the hopes that a good dog lover would come by and give Ritter what he deserved, the crew posted his picture on Facebook.
He broke everyone’s heart with his sad and confused face
The shelter’s Facebook post racked up more than 3,000 shares, but Ritter was still stuck in limbo until Spenia saw him at 6 a.m.
Following the post's over 3,000 shares, it finally caught the attention of a woman. For a very long time, she had wanted to own a dog. She waited until she moved to a bigger house, as she had a preference for large breeds. Every morning after purchasing her first home, she diligently searched the Humane Society of Hamilton County's website and Facebook page for the ideal dog for herself.
“While he’s reserved and nervous in his kennel, he’s full of joy outside, just wanting to play and be loved.”
Spenia’s sister clocked the viral update too, and Spenia rushed to the shelter right after work because they didn’t want to lose their shot.
Ritter’s story echoes the dying veteran’s final wish, as he gets to see his dog one last time.
When she finally saw Ritter's heartbreaking photograph, she found what she had been looking for.
“When I saw Ritter’s picture and description go up at 6 a.m. one morning, I immediately texted my sister and said we had to go bust him outta there right after work.”
She found what she wished for when she saw Ritter’s heart-wrenching picture
The second Ritter entered the visitor area, he jogged straight to Spenia and put his big, cute head in her lap, like he already knew she was the one.
“Two hours later, my sister texted me the Facebook post that she noticed was going viral. So I told my boss the situation and he told me to clock out and get over to the shelter! He’s a dog lover, too.”
Spenia was overjoyed when Ritter's answer was so tender, despite her worries that the dog could find it difficult to give his heart to a new family.
Spenia was concerned that the dog may find it hard to open his heart to a new family
Even with paperwork and a drive home, Spenia’s biggest worry was still there, would Ritter open up and trust his new forever family?
“The minute he came in the visitor area he jogged right on over to me and put his big cute head right in my lap and I could tell he was such a lover,” Spenia said. “I had to have him!”
Ritter and his loving mother finally arrived at his new forever home on Thursday, after some paperwork. On the drive home, he couldn't help but smile since he was so excited.
He will undoubtedly spend the remainder of his days in love and joy in his new forever home.
Ritter, the saddest puppy in the shelter, eventually found the nicest new mom, and it makes me so happy to see him smile again. Have you ever considered adopting a pet from a shelter?
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Ritter didn’t just get adopted, he got his happy ending, and his face finally stopped asking for someone to choose him.
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