Andi never imagined that the family she had lived with her entire life would betray her and break her heart.
Sadly, that is exactly what happened.
Her owner brought her to Norfolk Animal Shelter, claiming that she needed to give up Andi because the dog had bitten her boyfriend.
At ten years old, this sweet Dachshund found herself in a shelter kennel, questioning whether her family had ever truly loved her.
Suddenly, the world she knew shifted, and she had to accept this new reality.
Andi Gets A Second Chance
Although Andi felt hurt and rejected, she mustered the courage to start over.
After spending several weeks at the shelter, a Virginia resident named Whitney West fell in love with her and decided to adopt her.
Andi never expected to find joy again, but after being adopted, she began to believe in miracles.
The West family welcomed her with open arms and showered her with love. Andi quickly realized she had found her place and settled into her new home.
The dog was overjoyed to be given a second chance at happiness and couldn’t stop smiling.
Andi charmed her new family with her sweet personality. They couldn’t believe the story about her biting the former owner’s boyfriend.
The more time they spent with Andi, the more they suspected the claim had been made up. The Wests never saw a bite mark, and Andi showed no signs of aggression.
Since moving in with West, her husband, and their three children, Andi has been nothing but love. She also enjoys playing with her two furry Dachshund siblings.
The Internet Falls For The Pup
In January 2025, West shared a heartwarming video of Andi on her TikTok account that melted the hearts of her followers.
The footage shows Andi lying next to West’s daughter, soaking up attention and affection. The caption on the video says:
“When you were dumped at the shelter for a bite hold at 10 years old, and now you live the comfiest life with 5 people who are obsessed with you.”
West’s followers adored Andi and celebrated that she had found the perfect family.
Andi now lives her best life in Virginia. She considers herself the happiest dog on the planet, as her family dotes on her and makes her feel loved every day.
West hopes that Andi’s story will inspire others to adopt senior dogs and give them the love they deserve.