Longtime Shelter Resident Finally Finds Happiness In New Home

It’s often said that dogs, despite their inability to speak, teach us invaluable life lessons.

Petey, a young dog from North Carolina, is a perfect example.

He demonstrated incredible resilience and ability to remain joyful despite being repeatedly overlooked at a local shelter.

Until happiness arrived.

From One Shelter...

Recognized as one of the longest-residing members at only a year old, Petey had charm in abundance, which endeared him to the shelter staff.

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However, his size and the full capacity of the shelter led to a difficult decision.

With no more space available, the local shelter reached out to the SPCA of Wake County for help.

...To Another Shelter

The SPCA of Wake County welcomed Petey, hoping that his stay with them wouldn’t extend another long year.

At the SPCA, Petey’s cheerful disposition and friendliness quickly won over the staff.

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Samantha Ranlet, a spokeswoman for the SPCA, expressed surprise that such a playful and friendly dog had not been adopted sooner.

“As soon as he got here, he was yanking on the leash trying to get through the door. He bounded into the building.” Samantha told The Dodo.

Fortune Came Sooner Than Expected

Miraculously, after only a few weeks at the SPCA, Petey’s fortune changed.

His future parents spotted him on social media and it was love at first sight. They reached out, eager to make him part of their family.

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Petey was just as thrilled about his new family as they were about him.

Life In His New Home

Petey adapted wonderfully to his new environment. He enjoyed sleeping in bed, playing fetch, exploring the yard, and making new doggy friends.

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His new family shared updates on social media, highlighting how Petey was the perfect addition to their home and how he was revealing his beautiful personality more each day.

“Petey is settling in perfectly in his new home. He loves sleeping in the bed, playing fetch, and sniffing around the yard. And LOVES playing with his new brother and any other doggy friend he finds. He’s the perfect addition ❤️ Petey is so loved and is opening up and showing us his beautiful personality. I am so happy to have him. ❤️” Petey’s family shared on Facebook.

A photo shows Petey sleeping with a big smile on his face, clearly happy and loved in his forever home.

Source: SPCA of Wake County

We’re glad to know Petey is now happy and safe at his new place.