After Losing Hope in Getting Adopted and Going Viral with Her Heartbreaking Story, a Large-Breed Shelter Dog Is Finally in Her Forever Home
When it comes to owning dogs, most people prefer small canines to large ones. The American Kennel Club reports that the former is more popular because most registered breeds are small.
Small dogs also generally cost less than large breeds in terms of veterinary fees, food, and travel. They eat less and are handled more easily during neutering, spaying, and surgeries.
They don't take up much space and can be easily squeezed into a pet carrier. These are likely the reasons why it's always the small breeds that get adopted quickly over the large ones.
It's a sad reality, but what people don't realize is that big breeds are just as adorable. They're excellent guard dogs due to their large and intimidating size.
We're pretty sure robbers wouldn't dare mess with a Dobermann or a Mastiff, would they? Plus, they're good with kids because of their laid-back personalities.
If you love to exercise, consider a large breed. You'll enjoy the outdoors more with their company.
Today, we're looking at the story of Linda, who was slowly losing hope of being adopted. She was surrendered to the Humane Society of Broward County.
When her family decided to move, they couldn't take her with them. Since the poor sweet dog is a large breed, people were hesitant to adopt her.
Adopters frequently pass over large dogs because they think they will be too difficult to handle.
However, dog owners know that younger dogs are typically the most restless. For days on end, Linda stayed in her kennel alone, with no one paying any attention to her.
She gradually ceased displaying any signs of joy. She stopped eating treats, showed no interest in having a companion, and even lost interest in going for walks.
Heartbroken by the situation, the shelter staff decided to print a short note describing her heartbreaking circumstances.
But people still weren't interested in adopting the poor dog. So they decided to post on TikTok in the hopes that social media could help raise awareness among potential pet owners about her situation.
Their post went viral and was viewed by millions.
All of a sudden, the shelter received a flood of adopter applications. Things were looking good for the big baby.
But when a family decided to meet her, she became too shy and was unable to interact with them. This is typical behavior for rescue dogs, especially those that find it challenging to live in a shelter.
The potential adopters were understanding of Linda's situation.
They patiently waited for her. Since she was too nervous for the meet-and-greet, the family decided to go with a trial sleepover.
And it worked! So the family decided to adopt her.
Thanks to the TikTok post, Linda finally found a loving family and her forever home. The family updated the shelter on the big dog's condition, and they were happy to report that Linda is thriving.
The family decided to change her name to Lucy. Thanks to them, this dog's sad story turned into a tale of hope.
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