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In Florida, A Loyal Dog Waited For Her Owner Until Her Joy Slowly Faded Away

In Florida, A Loyal Dog Waited For Her Owner Until Her Joy Slowly Faded Away

It is devastating to watch a dog full of life and excitement suddenly lose that light when something shatters their world.

Many of these pups once had a safe, loving home, so they have no idea how to cope when everything changes.

The hardest blow comes when the person they adore abandons them. At first, they believe it is only temporary, that they are simply apart for a little while.

But as the days drag on, reality hits hard. They begin to understand that their favorite human is never coming back. That is exactly what happened to Isabella.

A Sweet Pup Faces A Sudden Change In Her Life

Isabella started out with a normal, happy life. She had a warm home and an owner who cared for her. Everything seemed perfect for this girl until one day, it all changed.

Her owner, who served in the military, had to leave for work and could not take her along. Faced with no other choice, he had to make an incredibly difficult decision.

He surrendered his beloved dog to a Florida shelter, hoping she would find a new family that would love her just as much.

When Isabella first arrived at the shelter, she still carried that sweet spark. She seemed cheerful and hopeful, greeting everyone who walked past her kennel.

But little by little, things began to change. Isabella realized that her owner was never coming back.

People walked by without stopping, and eventually, she stopped caring about their presence too.

Florida Rescuers Hold Out Hope For Her Forever Home

Days turned into weeks. Isabella’s once-bright smile faded, replaced by sadness. The shelter environment took its toll, and she became deeply depressed.

Even though it looks like Isabella has lost hope, the rescuers refuse to give up. They believe the right person is out there who can bring her joy back.

She just needs that one chance. So far, no one has given it to her, but her rescuers are determined to keep trying.

Because she came from a loving home, Isabella is well-behaved. She knows her commands and enjoys walking on a leash.

Her favorite thing is a chewy toy, which keeps her entertained for hours. She is only two years old, so finding a forever home for her should not be impossible.

The Florida rescue team is confident that someone special will come along soon, and I truly hope they do.

@humanebroward

Where did her smile go? 🥺 Isabella is usually one of our happiest dogs, with the biggest smile on her face 🙏 But after almost 2 months of waiting for a home, her smile has disappeared 😔 2-year-old Isabella came from a good home, but sadly, her Dad needed to leave for the military and could not find anyone else to take her 💔 Isabella is always friendly and social! She loves her toys and rolls on her belly a lot while playing ❤️ She walks well on leash, comes when called and we’re told she gets along with other dogs. Isabella is very affectionate and is a big love bug, but can jump up when excited. She likes to chew, so will need lots of durable toys. She does very well on a schedule and is already house-trained! ❤️ Isabella has so much love to give, she just needs someone to give her a second chance ❤️ Will you help Isabella get her smile back? 🙏 If you can’t adopt, please share her post 🙏 We adopt out of state and to Canada, but you will need to make arrangements to pick your new pet up ❤️ To meet Isabella or any other pet, please complete a pre-adoption application at www.humanebroward.com (link is in bio) and then stop by. The Humane Society of Broward County is located at 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL and the adoption kennels open daily at 11 a.m. ❤️ #rescuedog #shelterdog #adoptme #adoptdontshop #doglover #fortlauderdale #florida #dogvideos #video #bulldogs #doglife #staffy #dogs #dogoftheday #dogsoftiktok #dogshelter #animalshelter #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #staffylove #dog #bulldog #bullybreed #bullylove #pittiesoftiktok #pitbull #pittie #dogtok #bulldogsoftiktok #xlbully #ginger #americanbulldog

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