All shelter dogs dream of leaving their kennels for a loving family who will care for them.
Beau, an eight-year-old pup, longed for that dream after being rescued from the streets and taken to Maricopa County Animal Care & Control in Mesa, Arizona.
The loud noises of the shelter overwhelmed him. He often hid in the corner of his kennel, trembling with fear.
Though Beau desperately needed a home, nobody gave him a chance. The sweet senior dog was overlooked for months, quietly waiting for someone to notice him.
Facing The Clock
Whenever the staff took Beau for a walk, his face lit up. He enjoyed spending time outside and being near people.
Because of his age and a growth on his leg, the shelter considered him a medical risk and placed him on the euthanasia list.
Beau only had 24 hours left.
Thankfully, a kind volunteer named Julia from Desert Dog Project, a non-profit organization that supports Arizona dogs with medical needs, shared Beau’s story on social media.
When a compassionate woman read Beau’s story and learned he was facing euthanasia, her heart ached for him.
She was captivated by the sweet pup and knew she had to act.
“This dog who looked so loving, deserved to live and I just had to ask my family if they could help me make it work. We were his last hope,” she told GeoBeats Animals.
The woman reached out to Desert Dog Project, promising to give Beau a loving home.
One of the volunteers picked Beau up. The senior pup stepped out of the shelter unaware that his new life was about to begin.
Thanks to the volunteers, Beau was transported to Fresno, where his forever family took him to Washington.
Discovering Freedom And Joy
On his first night in Washington, Beau’s family ran around the block with him.
As he started running, Beau realized he was safe and free. His tail wagged with pure excitement.
His family loved watching him celebrate his newfound freedom.
Though they initially worried about his adjustment, they quickly realized Beau was ready to embrace his new life.
Beau was introduced to his five doggy siblings and proved to be respectful.
“Throughout the whole process, he was extremely respectful, submissive in the process. He knew how to read the other dogs and fit in appropriately into the whole pack,” she added.
As Beau spent more time with his family, his goofy and funny side emerged, winning their hearts completely.
The senior pup craved affection. Whenever his family paused their pets, Beau would paw at them, asking for more love.
Thanks to the humans who fought for him, Beau now enjoys life with his forever family.
He sometimes shares updates about his everyday life on his Instagram account. Beau loves cuddling with his family and spending time with his pack.
The dog is overjoyed because he finally found the loving home he had always dreamed of.