A dog finally found his forever home after a video of him crying went viral.
Named Juice, the brindle bully mix had arrived at theMontgomery County Animal Service and Adoption Center in Maryland nearly a year ago. For quite some time the “giant-head goofball” had been the model shelter dog, one who could handle the stress of being in a place that well, wasn’t home.
But after being there for months, he started to become depressed.
Things took a turn for the better when Juice was finally adopted. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a good fit and he was once again returned. This time, he started to shut down, crying, panting and pacing relentlessly.
Staff had to think fast – they weren’t going to let Juice down. So, they posted a video showing him stressed, along with explaining that Juice needed our help.
Here is the note:
“This is a really hard post for us, because it’s about a great dog who isn’t doing so well. This is a story about Juice: a cuddly, loving, giant-headed goofball who has been at the shelter for almost 10 months. And Juice really, really needs your help. Really.
For a long time, Juice was the example we used as a dog who could manage the stress of shelter life without getting depressed. But in the past month that changed- he started to lose his confidence. Then he was adopted and we jumped for joy! But it wasn’t the right match, and after a couple of days he was back in his kennel, more stressed than ever. Staff started to notice him crying, panting, and pacing more often.
One of our staff took him home for a “sleepover” this week to give him a break from the shelter and try to help him relax. But when she brought him back in the morning and put him back in the kennel, he started crying. And didn’t stop. All day.
Living in a shelter is not a life, and we’re afraid that Juice is beginning to lose himself. He needs a home, where he can be himself and regain the confidence and trust that he has lost. He needs a family who will give him time and patience- we know that he’ll repay that kindness with incredible loyalty and endless snuggles.
Please, don’t let Juice cry in his kennel anymore. Help us find him a home.”
https://www.facebook.com/mcasac/videos/1138029349561252/
The video went viral, currently having more than 178,000 views and 4,500 shares.
The organization was inundated with “hundreds of calls, emails, and messages from folks” all over the world.
And after vetting applicants, Juice went home – and boy, was he happy.
https://www.facebook.com/mcasac/videos/1142492739114913
The shelter stresses many other animals needs help. If you are located in the Montgomery County area of Maryland and interested in bringing an animal in need of a home into your life, head over to the Montgomery County Animal Service and Adoption Center website.
