When a pregnant dog was about to give birth, her owners dropped her off at Dickenson County Shelter in Virginia and surrendered her.
The staff was kind and compassionate to the sweet soon-to-be-mother. They comforted her and let her know she was safe.
Yuki recognized their kindness and breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that she could trust the giant-hearted staff.
Her caregivers prepared a whelping box for her where she could safely deliver her puppies.
The next morning, when the staff visited Yuki, they discovered that she wasn’t alone – nine adorable puppies were lying in her arms.
Looking For A Loving Home
Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation in Falls Church, Virginia, took Yuki and her newborn babies into their care, promising to stand by them every step of the way.
The rescue cared for them and helped them relax.
Before long, they placed Yuki and her puppies into great foster homes where they received a ton of love.
Yuki loved taking care of her puppies and enjoyed having much-needed rest.
Yuki’s sweet babies thrived, and once they reached the ideal adoption age, they started searching for forever homes.
Yuki watched them as they stole the hearts of loving families who adopted them. She was happy for her babies, and she believed that someone would choose her, too.
The lovely doggo longed to find true love and start a new page in her life.
Since she felt safe with her shelter friends, Yuki let her energetic personality emerge. The more the staff got to know her, the more they fell in love.
However, although she was a wonderful doggo, nobody offered to give her a forever home.
Yuki continued waiting, refusing to give up hope. Her shelter friends were by her side, cheering her on and helping her maintain her optimism.
Yuki Fulfills Her Dream
And then, after months of waiting behind four walls of a kennel, the most amazing thing happened.
The delightful dog captured the hearts of two amazing volunteers who hung out with Yuki and took her on sleepovers.
The kind-hearted people felt connected to the sweet dog and realized that she belonged with them.
The couple filled out the adoption application and made Yuki’s dream come true.
“Yuki’s story is a beautiful reminder of the power of connection and the magic that can happen when dogs and people are given the time and space to bond…” the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation wrote in a Facebook post.
In order to mark the special day of their favorite dog, the staff prepared a celebration for her.
They painted a special banner in her honor and wished Yuki all the best in her forever home. The doggo dashed through the banner straight into the arms of her forever family, showering them with kisses.
After Yuki said goodbye to her shelter friends, she stepped outside with her family, eager to start the happiest chapter in her life.
We’re so happy for her and wish her all the best!