All alone and scared, Farah the Bully mix was roaming around the busy road. She had no idea where to go or whom to ask for help.
The dog was focused on surviving the dangerous life on the street and she let go of her dream for a happy ending.
Fortunately, Farah was rescued from the uncertain street life and brought to the Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, D.C.
Despite the stress the doggo went through, she showed her adorable side and stole the hearts of the shelter staff.
When she was scanned for a microchip, the shelter found out that Farah had an owner.
What happened next took them by surprise.
Rejected And Then Overlooked

The staff believed that Farah’s owner would reclaim her and take her home, but sadly, that never happened.
Although they didn’t know the dog’s backstory, the shelter staff were certain that she had a family at some point in her life. She was wonderful and affectionate and it was clear that she spent a lot of time socializing with people.
Farah’s shelter friends hoped that such a loving pup would soon find her happy ending.
They took her to adoption events, posted her often on social media but nobody showed any interest in adopting her.
Unfortunately, as weeks and months passed and Farah remained at the shelter, it became clear that she was overlooked.
Farah’s shelter friends knew that the dog’s breed was the reason why nobody wanted to give her a chance.

Unfortunately, larger dogs like Farah with Pittie-type features spend more time waiting for someone to notice them due to common misconceptions about their breed and the housing restrictions that renters across the country deal with.
Although the doggo waited over 243 days for someone to give her a chance, she still held onto the hope that one day someone would fall in love with her.
The Day Farah Was Waiting For

Luckily, her wish came true!
In June of 2025, a kind-hearted woman arrived at the shelter in Washington, D.C., looking for a loving and caring dog.
The staff introduced her to Farah who delighted her right away.
The woman signed the adoption paperwork, feeling thrilled that she found a wonderful furry companion.
Before Farah left the shelter with her new mom, the shelter staff gathered at the hall and said goodbye to her.

The dog was excited. She kissed her shelter friends and enjoyed their cuddles with a smile on her face as if she knew that her happiest day had arrived.
The staff was happy for their lovely girl. They had always rooted for her and considered her a family member.

The shelter shared an emotional video of Farah’s long-awaited day on TikTok.
The clip went viral and it warmed the hearts of viewers. Everyone was thrilled to see that the sweet pup finally got a second shot at happiness.

Farah’s story proves once more that the dogs who have been overlooked for a long time have a lot of love to give.
The pup got her happy ending but sadly, there are many delightful shelter dogs who are ignored by potential adopters through no fault of their own.
I hope that more people decide to give those invisible dogs a chance and let them steal their hearts.