Life as a dog may seem simple, yet it often carries struggles that are anything but easy.
Countless pups face hardships, some wandering alone through unforgiving city streets, while others spend their days confined within shelters filled with noise and chaos.
The people who care for them do their best to ease the burden, offering comfort and attention wherever possible. Still, there are limits to what can be done, and in such overwhelming surroundings, many dogs begin to feel anxious. Some sink into sadness, their spirits weighed down by the constant stress.
Rascal is one of those dogs, caught in the middle of that difficult reality.
Why Do I Keep Going Through This?
Rascal was abandoned at a boarding facility in Rowland Heights, California, by a rescue group in Orange County. Since then, his life has been filled with setbacks.
For two years, he has lived inside a kennel, waiting for the day a family finally chooses him. But that day has never arrived.
With limited choices left, the California facility made plans to transfer Rascal and other dogs to a nearby shelter, where his future would be uncertain.
Thankfully, Samantha Redline, the founder of Kennel Eviction Rescue (KER), stepped in. Her nonprofit helps overlooked animals, and she welcomed Rascal with the hope of finding him a forever home.
Trying To Find The Right Match
Soon after, a woman met Rascal and started building a bond with him. They even had home visits with a trainer to ease the transition.
“Everything seemed to be going good at first, she was working a crate training schedule and had even bought him a flirt pole to get some energy out as well,” Redline said in an interview.
It appeared to be a wonderful fit. She took him hiking, and they spent an entire day together. But Rascal’s joy was short-lived. KER later received a message from the adopter explaining that she no longer had time for him.
“It all surprised us because Rascal settles better than any of our other dogs and likes to sit with you. He can be really playful and likes to chase toys especially on the flirt pole but gets less interested in toys by themselves. He’s a great hiking partner and walks really well. He makes a good companion in general,” she said.
After returning to the rescue, Rascal seemed heartbroken. On his first day back, he paced inside his kennel, as if waiting for someone to come back for him.
He even started barking, something he had never done before.
In hopes of finally finding him a family, the rescue decided to share his journey on TikTok.
“Rascal needs a home preferably with no other animals or just caged animals like reptiles or bunnies. He does well with men and women but definitely needs someone with patience. He’s 6 years old, which is a bit older, so he’s not super active but definitely needs playtime and to be walked everyday,” she stated.
If you or someone you know is looking for a devoted companion who will bring both love and loyalty, you can reach out to Kennel Eviction Rescue to learn more.