The kennel was cold and the shelter was loud and scary. He shook uncontrollably as strangers passed him by. Then one woman makes her way over to him and he looks up.
Animal shelters aren’t ideal places for dogs to remain future. While we are grateful that these dogs have a roof over their heads and food to eat, a shelter environment is often extremely stressful. It is loud, with incessant barking. The kennels are usually barebones. For a dog that has come from a home, a shelter is often a scary place. A sweet Pit Bull, named Carson, found himself on the during shelter. His family surrendered him after they decided they’ve had enough of him. He did have some allergies, which led to skin issues, but he was an honest dog. Understandably, the environment of the asylum was too much for him. He was lying in a corner, shaking uncontrollably. He didn’t even take an opportunity to rest. He shook so hard that it broke everyone’s hearts.
A rescue group, named Philly Bully Team, heard about Carson, and a volunteer, named Lauren, decided to sign him out of the shelter and convey him home. She knew a dog like Carson needed to feel safe and never would during shelter.
Carson immediately thanked his rescuer and never left her. Where Lauren went, so did Carson. They were an ideal match. Lauren understood that this pup needed comfort around the clock which is what she gave him.
Lauren also knew that they were a match made in heaven and told the rescue group she wanted to form the adoption official. They agreed! Carson is so grateful to be with Lauren that he doesn’t let her go anywhere without being on top of her. It’s very endearing except when she must get things done. As if performing from home! A 60-pound dog on your lap tends to rush on the road. But Lauren is such an honest sport!
Besides snuggling, Carson’s favorite thing to try to do is choose walks and hunt down the simplest sticks. He likes to walk around with a stick in his mouth. As Lauren says, “his whole body wags.” It is so heartwarming to find that a dog has changed from trembling and scared to a cheerful boy.
When Carson comes home from his walks, he jumps on the couch and provides the simplest tail wags. All you'll hear is that the slapping of his happy tail. His mom, Lauren, says in the video below, that “his mission in life is to cuddle on the couch with me.” seems as if Carson has his priorities set!
Each time a dog is saved from a shelter and adopted may be victoryvictory. Numerous people are overwhelmed by the statistics but we promise you that every precious life matters. That is why stories like Carson’s are so important to share. Too many of us hunt puppies from breeders, and totally worthy animals are waiting for their homes. It’s not okay! Let’s share stories like Carson’s because adoption is that the only thanks to go! See Carson’s new happy life in the video by The Dodo below!