Sweet Pup Left At Shelter Meets An Amazing Rescuer Who Gives Her A Fresh Start

Penny, a sweet and lovable pup, was sadly abandoned by her previous owners.

While it’s heartbreaking, stories like hers are all too common, and it can be challenging to find new families for older dogs.

Luckily, Penny crossed paths with Rocky Kanaka, an animal rescuer dedicated to giving her the care and attention she truly deserves.

Penny Is An Incredibly Loving Pup

When animal rescuer Rocky first encountered her at the shelter, he was saddened by her situation.

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Despite his efforts to reach out to her former owners, it became clear they weren’t coming back for her.

This was heartbreaking, especially because Penny was such a sweet dog who thrived on human interaction. She wasn’t the type to cause trouble; she simply wanted to be loved.

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Fortunately, Penny didn’t have to wait too long before new adopters expressed interest in giving her a home.

Although Rocky was hopeful, he knew from experience that sometimes people don’t follow through with adoptions.

With some time left before the process was finalized, he decided to give Penny a special treat. Rocky took her on a fun outing to a nearby Starbucks for a Puppuccino.

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While Penny wasn’t particularly interested in the drink, she enjoyed the affection from the staff, who were all big dog lovers. It was a delightful little adventure, giving Penny a chance to be the center of attention.

A Happy Ending

Finally, the day of adoption arrived, and Rocky’s concerns were put to rest when Miguel and Amanda, Penny’s new parents, arrived as planned.

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They were eager to meet their new furry family member, and it was immediately clear that Penny had found the perfect home.

To celebrate this new beginning, they took Penny to a local pet store with a playful challenge in mind: Rocky would buy anything Penny touched.

Penny picked out several items, and by the end of the spree, the total came to $391—a price Rocky was more than willing to pay for such a joyous occasion.

As Rocky said his farewells to Penny, he knew she was off to start a wonderful new life with two caring people.

You can follow Rocky’s beautiful rescue stories on his Instagram or on his website.