When talking about shelter dogs, most people are often optimistic about the prospects of a pup finding a home thanks to his beloved rescuers.
But, that is not often the reality. Even though I am sure most shelter staff do their best to find them a new family, sometimes it’s just hard to find a new owner for a dog.
There are many reasons why this can happen, but one of the most shocking really is when people refuse to adopt dogs because of stereotypes about their breed.
Berry was the prime example of this and his life was going in a downward spiral. Because she couldn’t find a home for a long time, she was about to be euthanized.
Berry’s New Hope
It’s horrible to think that a pup as sweet as Berry had to be euthanized. She was just the sweetest dog ever and all she wanted was a fair chance to belong.
However, the truth is that life can sometimes just be really cruel to everyone, even the best of us. Berry was not doing great.
Her time was running out and she needed a miracle. Just when everyone thought that her time had come, a kind woman from Georgia, named @becca_vonbereghy, on TikTok, came to the rescue.
She saw that Berry was a sweet dog who didn’t deserve such a cruel fate, so she decided to foster her until she could find a permanent home.
Berry looked so happy when she left the shelter in Georgia. It’s like she understood that she finally got the chance that she always wanted.
I have no doubt that she will be happy with Becca. She will do an incredible job caring for her until they find her a forever home soon.
Heartwarming Reactions
After rescuing Berry, Becca decided to upload a short clip about her story on TikTok where it went viral. She was glad that Berry’s story reached so many people.
One person commented: “She is stunning! Our Bella came from Dekalb. She’s the sweetest soul ever. We fostered another. She was a foster fail within 3 days we adopted her. Now we have 3. It’s going to be 4 if I keep watching.”
It’s always heartwarming to see stories like this where foster parents bond with dogs so much that they end up adopting them. Sometimes, the dogs just know who they want to be with the most.
Another person said: “I ended up adopting the first dog I ever fostered. He’s been one of the best dogs I’ve ever had!”
Anyone who has ever fostered a dog knows how hard it would be to give them up, even though we know it’s not permanent. So, choosing to adopt them is a smart move.
Lastly, somebody commented: “Not all heroes wear capes – many of them foster shelter dogs! Thank you for saving Berry! Black dogs especially have a hard time making it out of shelters alive.”
This is a big problem, and some dogs indeed struggle to find a forever home because of their color.
It’s comforting to know that there are people like Becca who give dogs like Berry a chance and that’s what matters.