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Dog That Loved Greeting People Completely Shuts Down After 1000 Days Of Being Overlooked At Shelter

Dog That Loved Greeting People Completely Shuts Down After 1000 Days Of Being Overlooked At Shelter

Isolation shuts down even the most playful heart. No matter how hard you try to be a social butterfly, it’s just extremely hard to cope with being ignored by everyone. And that, sadly, is Rex’s life story!

This sweet Chihuahua mix spent years in a California shelter, hoping for a chance. When that didn’t happen, even after a thousand days, he began to lose hope.

Instead of greeting every single person who passed by his kennel like he used to, Rex retreated to the corner of his kennel and chose to do nothing anymore.

Rex Gave Up Hope That Someone Would Adopt Him

little puppy standing on two legs
Source: Vanderpump Dogs

Three years ago, Rex was rescued from a high-euthanasia shelter by The Vanderpump Dog Foundation in Los Angeles, California. 

He was labeled as a snappy dog with behavioral issues in the past, which almost led to euthanasia. Thanks to Vanderpump Dogs, that didn’t happen.

“Dogs with behavioral issues are at higher risk of being euthanized in shelters and we got Rex just in time to give him a second chance at finding his forever home,” Vanderpump Dogs wrote on Facebook.

a sad dog sitting
Source: @savethedogs

Little by little, this furry boi overcame his past trauma. He soon began to socialize with people and other dogs, and thanks to his trainers, Rex was a brand-new dog in no time.

He spent his days patiently waiting by his kennel doors and greeting the people who would walk in. Unfortunately, after more than a thousand days of the same routine, Rex began to lose hope.

Nima Nasseri, a Hollywood agent and dog lover who started a TikTok account to help overlooked shelter dogs get a voice, showcased Rex’s decline in a heartbreaking video. 

“Rex no longer comes over to greet people because nobody ever chooses him. He’s been here for over 1000 days. It’s been so long the hair on his face is starting to turn grey,” the video says.

@savethedogs

Rex has been here for three long years 😔 It was heartbreaking to see him..his spirit seems worn down, as if he’s given up hope of ever having a loving home. Hes been described as unpredictable but when I reached out for the first time, he gently smelled my hand. One of the volunteers mentioned that his face is starting to turn grey; he might be around 8 or 9 years old now. All he really needs is a patient, understanding owner who can offer him a stable, loving home for his remaining years. Love and patience is all this dog needs. UPDATE: Just posted an update video on Rex!! do-glover #rescuedog #animallover #shelterdog

♬ take a moment to breathe. – normal the kid

Just a few days later, the video was seen by hundreds of thousands of people who shared Rex’s story. His story skyrocketed completely unexpectedly, bringing Rex the one thing he was missing all this time – hope.

And, the results were amazing!

The Long-Awaited Miracle

a dog yawning
Source: Vanderpump Dogs

Nasseri knew how powerful social media could be, but Rex’s case left him totally stunned! He posted the video on Sunday, and within only a couple of days, Rex already had dozens of applicants eager to take him home.

By Friday, he had a home. And, boy, was it the perfect one!

“We posted him on Sunday and by Friday he was wrapped up in a blanket on his new couch with his new mama,” Nasseri announced in an update post!

@savethedogs

THANK YOU EVERYBODY !! Every comment, every share, every repost literally SAVED Rex!! He had been at the rescue for almost 3 years !! Not one single application! We posted him on Sunday and by Friday he was wrapped up in a blanket on his new couch with his new mama !! Thank you @The_Mouse2021 for saving Rex!! Thank you @Vanderpump Dogs for being a wonderful rescue that pulls dogs like Rex out of the shelter and never gives up on them!! Thank you Shannon you saved him! Thank you to Chad Paola Hannah Pandora and all the amazing people at Vanderpump who sacrifice so much to help dogs like Rex (and Sugar!) every day. Thank you to everybody who commented and liked and shared Rex’s post.. its the ONLY way that Rex and his mama were able to meet and fulfill their inevitable fate. There is SO much love radiating in the world for Rex and it literally saved his life ❤️😁 #rescuedog #doglover #animallover #blessings

♬ Beautiful Things (Sped Up) – Benson Boone

The update video Nasseri posted on TikTok shows Rex in a tiny kennel in the back of the car traveling to his forever home.

Once a doggo without hope, this Chi mix now has a whole life waiting for him. He got a beautiful family and a home he dreamed about all along, all thanks to the people who believed in him!

Rex’s story is the perfect testament to all the great things social media can achieve when used properly. Now with a forever home and a mom who loves him more than anything, Rex is finally ready to turn the page and embark upon a new exciting life adventure!

Good luck, Rex! You certainly deserve it!