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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsFrightened Shelter Dog Completely Transforms When She Meets Her New Human Brother
She couldn't stop smiling ❤️️BY CAITLIN JILL ANDERS
After Tricia Carter and her family lost their beloved dog Bailey back in November, it was hard to imagine another dog could ever take her place. But when Carters friend texted her pictures of a sweet pit bull/bulldog mix, just like Bailey, at their local shelter, she decided maybe her family was ready to adopt again.
Once I saw pics, I couldnt stop thinking about her and the next morning I went to the shelter, Carter told The Dodo.
The shelter didnt know much about the dogs past except that shed passed through more than one shelter, and that she was likely used for breeding by her previous owner and cast aside once she was no longer useful. The poor dog, named Lola, seemed defeated as she came out to meet Carter, but Carter could tell that she was so sweet and just needed to find the right family to love her.
She had a very quiet, calm nature at the shelter, Carter said. Didnt really react one way or another to other dogs, seemed to hang her head for the most part.
Poor Lola had already been adopted and returned to the shelter once before, and after meeting her, Carter knew she wanted to give her a chance. The official deciding factor would be if Lola got along well with her teenage son. Two hours later, Carter headed back to the shelter with her son and as soon as the pair met, Lolas demeanor completely changed. It was as if this was the person she had been waiting for all along.
The moment she looked into his eyes, they both fell in love, Carter said. She had the biggest grin and it hasnt gone away since.
It was such a beautiful moment, and no one could believe how much the pair connected right away. Carter immediately made the adoption official, and sweet Lola couldnt stop smiling the whole car ride home.
Lola arrived in her new home and settled in immediately, and slept the whole night with Carters son. The next day, her personality really started to shine through, and it was as if she knew she had finally found a place to stay forever.
To this day, Carters son is still Lolas absolute favorite person, and she spends most of her time snuggled up with him. She also loves playing with the familys other two dogs, and seems to feel more like a part of the pack every day. At the shelter, poor Lola could barely lift her head, but now shes found exactly where she belongs, and shes never looking back.
Shes so happy and fun-loving I cant help but smile every time Im around her, Carter said. No matter what her backstory might be, shes a sweet girl who just wants to love, play and be loved.
https://www.thedodo.com/close-to-home/pit-bull-falls-in-love-with-new-brother-immediately
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Frightened Shelter Dog Completely Transforms When She Meets Her New Human Brother (Original Post)
catbyte
Aug 2019
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Lefta Dissenter
(6,622 posts)1. Thanks 🤗
The perfect ending to a long day is a catbyte-curated story.
catbyte
(34,386 posts)4. Thank you. I appreciate that.
secondwind
(16,903 posts)2. What a wonderful story, and I loved the pics!!
Duppers
(28,120 posts)3. Her son must've looked and smelled like
Someone who had befriended her in the past. Some doggos just have an affinity for & bond with certain people. It's a most joyful thing to watch. 💕
Our sweet Lab thinks our son is a gift from the heavens - she's really his dog although he only sees her once a year now. 😣