Dog Keeps Escaping Shelter To Comfort Nursing Home Residents
Unlike most shelter dogs waiting to be adopted, Scout took his future into his own paws and found a forever home with a bit of flair!
Life at the Antrim County Animal Shelter in Bellaire, Michigan, just wasn’t cutting it for Scout. So, he began sneaking out at night, making his way to a nearby nursing home.
What made this even more remarkable was that Scout didn’t just escape once or twice; he made several trips back and forth, always returning to the nursing home after being brought back to the shelter.
The Adorable Escape Artist
For Scout, reaching the Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility wasn’t a simple stroll. He had to climb multiple fences, cross a highway, and sneak through automatic doors.
He always managed to get into the facility late at night, and as soon as he did, he’d curl up on a cozy leather couch in the lobby and fall asleep.
At first, the nursing home staff took Scout back to the shelter. But after he continued to show up night after night, they realized something about their facility made Scout feel at home. They decided to welcome him as a permanent resident.
“When Scout continued to show up here, we thought maybe it was meant to be,” Jennifer Martinek from MBMCF said. “We’ve welcomed him to be a part of our family. This is where he belongs. He chose us,” added Stephanie Elsey, a clinical care coordinator.
A Natural Caregiver
Scout quickly evolved from a simple resident to a loving and intuitive caregiver, capturing everyone’s heart.
“If you’re upset about something, or everything’s going wrong, he makes you feel better. Scout’s very happy here.” One resident at MBMCF shared.
Scout showed a special affinity for residents with terminal illnesses and dementia, providing them with extra care and comfort.
“We can’t imagine our lives without him! He completes our Meadow Brook family,” the MBMCF team posted on their official Facebook page.
Though Scout’s past is somewhat of a mystery, it’s clear he endured a tough life in an abusive household. Despite his difficult beginnings, Scout has shown an incredible ability to love and care for others.
Source: The Washington Post
Scout is truly a caregiver at heart, and he has found the perfect home at Meadow Brook.
