Shelter staff witness the heartfelt desire of their residents for a loving home and a devoted family. It’s the ultimate dream for every shelter pup, essential for their true happiness.
To facilitate more shelter pups finding their forever homes, the Metro East Humane Society hosts an annual adoption event on Black Friday. Thanks to the shelter’s generous sponsors, adoption fees are covered.
This year’s adoption event surpassed all expectations, bringing immense joy to the shelter staff as 94 animals, including 64 dogs, found their perfect matches.
Amidst the joyous adoptions, there stood one lonely pup: Frito, a beloved resident of the shelter.
Frito’s Overlooked Moment
Once the shelter staff discovered that their charming girl had been disregarded, they felt deeply disappointed.
“She is a very lovely and deserving girl, so it was a shame that she was overlooked and no one came forward for her. We all know how special Frito is, so to see so many people pass her by was upsetting,” shared Ali Hillard, the program manager, with The Dodo.
The shelter team returned Frito to the Madison County shelter. As they stepped inside, a hush fell over the space.
Alone in the shelter, Frito gazed sadly at her companions, realizing she was the only one left.
Before tucking her into her kennel, the staff tenderly cradled Frito’s face, showering her with cuddles and goodnight kisses, offering reassurance that all would be well.
Frito adamantly rejects sadness and persists in her play
The following day, Frito demonstrated to her friends that she wasn’t allowing sadness to dampen her spirits. Even without playmates, Frito frolicked around the yard, engaging with her “imaginary friends,” as documented by the shelter staff in a TikTok video.
She appeared as cheerful as ever, dashing about with her plush toys in tow.
The shelter staff is optimistic that lovable Frito will soon find her forever family. She’s a delightful pup eager to savor life’s joys.
“Frito is really not a picky girl. Her ideal forever home would be any home looking for a dog that is a healthy mix of both sweet and cuddly while also being super silly and playful,” Hillard expressed.
The shelter team revealed on their TikTok that Frito has transitioned to a foster home and is thoroughly enjoying the experience. She’s delighted to finally relish the warmth and comfort of a home.
Much like her companions at the Madison County shelter, we too are hopeful that Frito finds her forever home soon. This affectionate pup truly deserves boundless love and adoration.
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