Even though it may not seem like it, being a pup is no easy job.
This is especially true for those dogs who are less fortunate. Some of them are forced to live out their days on the harsh and cold streets, while others go to stressful shelters.
And even though the shelter staff tries their best to help their furry friends be as comfortable as possible, they can only do so much. Because animal shelters can be loud and overwhelming, many animals tend to feel so anxious that they even develop depression.
That’s exactly what’s happening to Rascal.
Is There Something Wrong With Me?
After being abandoned by an Orange County rescue at a boarding facility in Rowland Heights, California, Rascal has had a tough time.
For the past two years, he has been living in a kennel, dreaming of the day a loving family would notice him and take him to his new home. Unfortunately, no such thing happened.
Because of limited options, the Californian shelter made plans to send Rascal with other pups to a local shelter, where his future would definitely be uncertain.
Luckily, Samantha Redline established a nonprofit dedicated to the rescue and care of neglected animals, Kennel Eviction Rescue (KER). She took in Rascal and has been working tirelessly to find him a forever home.
Easy Does It
After just a couple of days, one woman noticed Rascal and began working with him. They even had a couple of home introductions along with a professional trainer.
“Everything seemed to be going good at first, she was working a crate training schedule and had even bought him a flirt pole to get some energy out as well,” Redline said in an interview.
The home was absolutely perfect for him. The woman even took the pup for a hike and they spent an entire day together. Unfortunately, Rascals’ world would come crashing down after the KER received a message from the adopter stating that she simply did not have time for him.
“It all surprised us because Rascal settles better than any of our other dogs and likes to sit with you. He can be really playful and likes to chase toys especially on the flirt pole but gets less interested in toys by themselves. He’s a great hiking partner and walks really well. He makes a good companion in general,” she said.
Ever since he was returned back to the shelter, Rascal hasn’t been able to shake off the feeling of disappointment. He spent his first day pacing around his kennel, as if he was waiting for somebody to pick him up.
He even started barking, which he never did before.
Hoping to help find a forever home for this sweet boy once and for all, the shelter took to their TikTok page and shared his story.
@kennelevictionrescue Rascal I'm sorry. This person we had been working with for 3 months to make sure it was the right fit and even after multiple meet and greets and so many conversations about the importance of decompression, patience, etc he was still returned after only a week. Why do people do this to them? Why give them and us false hope? Why waste their time? Rascal is a sweetheart and very cuddly. He can be goofy and corky but in all the best ways. He runs like #scoobydoo and loves burgers and eggs. He can be picky with treats but likes meaty ones. When he first left the shelter with the god awful rescue that pulled him he had a bad skin infection. He was allowed 2 weeks with a foster before she removed him from the household and literally dumped him in boarding. When he was abandoned this year we made it our mission to find him and the rest the best homes. Rascal deserves that they all do. Rascal loves the flirt pole and toys that move. He barked at the family's bunny at first but quickly warmed up. He can be a little sporadic jumping in the air with excitement and has done fine around kids. He settles really well on his bed or in the crate. He knows how to sit and has been introduced to place commands. He's done well being neutral with dogs present outside the kennels. He's very curious and can always be seen doing a very investigative sniff with new things. Overall he's an amazing dog that obviously just needs his right person. He can be adopted almost anywhere in the U.S. if going into a single pet household but will need to stay in SOCAL for a multi pet household. He's 6 years old, neutered and ready for Ana amazing future. Can you help us give it to him? 💜Email [email protected] 💜Venmo @kennelevictionrescue 💜Paypal @kennelevictionrescue 💜Website kennelevictionrescue.org 💜Wishlist Boarding Babies linked in bio 💜text 626269-9622 #adoption #adoptdontshop #adoptme #adopt #adoptrescueanimals #adoptshelterdogs #adoptseniordogs #rescue #rescuedogs #rescuedog #rescueme #shelter #sheltercrisis #shelterdog #shelterdogs #canine #training #reactive #husky #germansheperd #pitbull #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbulladvocate #pitbulllover #sheperd #abandoned30 #kennelevictionrescue #bettershelter #abandoned #neglected #forgotten #ktla #news #headlines #help #donate ♬ where is my mind (piano version) – your movie soundtrack
“Rascal needs a home preferably with no other animals or just caged animals like reptiles or bunnies. He does well with men and women but definitely needs someone with patience. He’s 6 years old, which is a bit older, so he’s not super active but definitely needs playtime and to be walked everyday,” she stated.
So, if anybody is looking for a little bundle of joy to fill their home with fun and laughter, feel free to contact the Kennel Eviction Rescue for more information.