There is something unforgettable about seeing a dog walk into a home for the first time. Anyone who has watched an adoption knows that moment, the wagging tail that cannot slow down, the bright eyes full of hope, the way their whole body seems to say they have finally found their place.
Picture a black and white dog with soft, medium length fur, a loyal and gentle personality, and a smile that lights up the space around him. That is Prince.
For a little while, it seemed like everything was coming together for him. Just as it looked like he had reached the life he had been waiting for, circumstances took another turn.
Prince’s Hope For A New Beginning
Prince’s story took its first positive turn thanks to PawSafe, a Connecticut rescue group that saved him from a busy municipal shelter where his fate was uncertain. For the first time in a long time, he was safe, cared for, and given the chance to heal.
Once he recovered and gained strength, he was ready to continue his search for a family.
Before long, he met a man associated with the rescue who felt an instant connection. The adopter promised Prince a permanent place in his home, and the moment the two met was unforgettable.
Prince leaned close, soaking up affection, hopeful for the life he believed would soon begin. It was exactly the kind of outcome rescuers dream of.
But the happiness did not last.
Not long after the adoption, Prince unexpectedly returned to the shelter. His owner had accepted a job that involved frequent travel, leaving him unable to commit to keeping Prince.
“Sadly, his owner became too busy with his own forever to remember Prince’s forever and he’s back at the shelter,” PawSafe shared in a TikTok post.
Searching For A Forever That Lasts
Prince now faces the challenge of beginning again. He has already been through so much, and returning to the shelter has left him confused and saddened. He does not understand why he is back where he started.
Even so, the rescue continues to believe in him. Prince is affectionate, friendly, and eager to bond. He has good manners, is fully housebroken, comfortable in a crate, and enjoys meeting new people.
“He’s a very sweet boy, housebroken, crate trained, and very good with everyone he meets. While his photos do not do him justice, he’s kinda sleek and kinda scruffy all in one. He’s been bounced around a bit while his previous owner traveled and has adjusted wonderfully each time,” the rescue noted.
Staff members hope his next chance comes soon. Prince already knows how to live in a home, and a shelter is not where he should spend his days. He deserves stability, love, and someone who will not break their promise to him.
Everyone is cheering for him to find the family who will finally give him the lifetime of care he has been waiting for.
Good luck, dear Prince. Your forever is out there.