Why is it that furry creatures who deserve to be loved the most end up suffering in the first place? This question comes to my mind every time I see a dog abandoned in the most heartless way possible.
Recently, I found myself wondering the same when I saw Lucha for the first time. She was such a sweet dog facing a heartbreaking situation.
This girl, who didn’t have a mean bone in her body, was practically begging for help in a Texas park after her owner abandoned her there. Sadly, the help she initially received was not what she expected – just days later, Lucha was scheduled for euthanasia.
She Was Alone And Overlooked
When rescuers found Lucha sitting in a park in Houston, Texas, she was nearly a lost cause. This Staffordshire Terrier mix was completely without fur and in urgent need of help.
She was admitted to BARC Animal Shelter, hoping that her luck was soon about to change, but that, sadly, never happened.
Instead of getting a new chance at life, Lucha was constantly overlooked due to her looks. Adopters ignored her, and she remained heartbroken, staring devastatingly at passersby through her kennel bars.
“Lucha came into the shelter after she was found at a park where dogs are dumped often. After stray hold she moved to the adoption floor but because of her skin, she’ll be passed up by most adopters,” the TikTok video reads.
Then, just as she was about to lose hope completely, Bri, a Houston volunteer, showed up. She showed Lucha affection and even brought her a comfy green pajama to warm her up. To say that Lucha liked it is an understatement! She loved it!
The pup welcomed her volunteer in her kennel with paws wide open, as if she knew Bri was there to help.
Turns out, she was not wrong!
Over the next few days, Lucha and Bri shared a lot of time together.
“She’s incredibly sweet, she let me put pjs on her with no issues. She won’t walk on a leash but that’s such an easy fix. A little time in a peaceful safe home and Lucha will be a completely different dog,” Bri stated in an update post.
Then, Bri, who runs the viral account called @bristexastails, on TikTok and Instagram, decided to share Lucha’s story with her followers, hoping to help the dog escape euthanasia before it was too late. As it turned out, just a few days later, Lucha’s whole life changed – for the better!
A Glimmer Of Hope
Thanks to Bri’s video, Lucha’s story touched many hearts. But, most importantly, it helped this sweet girl find a new foster home before the euthanasia deadline.
The New York organization called Strong Paws Rescue viewed Lucha’s video and immediately decided to act. They reached out to Lucha’s shelter, wanting to give this girl a second chance – and that’s exactly what she received!
Today, Lucha is in her foster home, surrounded by hoomans who appreciate her for who she is: a gentle, sweet princess ready to take on new adventures once she’s fully recovered.
Thanks to Bri, she now has a whole life ahead of her, hopefully with a soon-to-be happily ever after! After all the heartaches she endured over the years, Lucha truly deserves it!