Being a stray dog in a shelter, hoping to find a forever home, can be a tough situation, especially for older dogs. Sadly, many people prefer small dogs or puppies over larger ones. It’s a shame because big dogs have so much love to offer. A story on The Dodo shared about a big beagle being given away for free on Facebook, highlighting the struggle of finding homes for larger dogs.
Mabel was feeling down when she made a Facebook post announcing her availability. She was a bit disheveled, with overgrown nails and a defeated look on her face. Despite her appearance, Taylor and her boyfriend were excited about the prospect of adopting her. After a three-hour drive, Taylor and her boyfriend arrived to pick up Mabel, as the flyer indicated she needed a new home by the weekend. As Taylor spent more time with Mabel, she could see that the dog had faced some tough times. Nevertheless, Mabel appeared to be grateful for the chance to start fresh with her new family.
In the initial days at her new place, Mabel mostly lounged around catching up on sleep. Meanwhile, the maple tree was slowly adjusting to its environment and starting to settle in. Cooper, Taylor’s other canine companion, played a key role in helping with the transition. Cooper quickly hit it off with Mabel, coaxing the shy senior to embrace her new chapter and open up to the budding romance in her life.
Taylor spoke about how Mabel, who was once timid and reserved, has now blossomed into a curious and adventurous pup who is eager to discover new things.
Mabel has experienced a significant shift in her life as she embraces living to the fullest with her new best buddy by her side. Together, they marked the one-year anniversary since she found her forever home with the company of her closest loved ones!
It is truly remarkable how love has the ability to transform the life of an animal in such profound ways.
