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Stray Dog’s Hope for a Family to Call Her Own

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by Emily Wolfe

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In our toughest times, it’s our hopes and dreams that keep us going. For a stray canine named Hope, her greatest dream was to find a loving home and shower them with endless affection.

Wandering the lonely streets, Hope’s heart held onto this dream. One day, she found herself in front of a store in Houston, Texas. She sat by the entrance, patiently waiting for someone to invite her inside.

Every time the door opened, Hope’s heart would flutter with anticipation. She would quickly rise, eyes full of longing, hoping to receive some kindness. However, people continued to ignore her, passing by as if she didn’t exist. Each rejection made her lower her head in sadness, but Hope never gave up. She continued to dream of a better tomorrow.

Rescued by a Kind Soul

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One day, Tiffany Frazier, a dedicated foster from Street Life To The Sweet Life, noticed Hope’s disappointed look. Moved by the pup’s plight, Frazier rushed to her aid, bringing Hope to safety. Lola’s Lucky Day, a non-profit organization rescuing homeless dogs in Houston and Dallas, took Hope under their care.

At the vet, Hope was diagnosed with heartworm, but she was given the necessary treatment. Frazier took Hope home to foster her, providing food, a bath, and most importantly, a sense of security. Hope’s appreciation was evident as she looked at her foster mom with deep gratitude, feeling safe for the first time.

Thriving in a Foster Home

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Hope quickly adapted to her new environment. She basked in the love Frazier gave her, reciprocating with cuddles and proving to be a real snuggle bug. When Frazier was on bed rest, the loyal pup stayed by her side, showing unwavering support. Frazier knew Hope would make a wonderful best friend to her future family.

“She is young and full of life but has a great off switch. She has remained by my side while I’m on bed rest. She is so bored but stays a trooper about our lack of activity right now. Hope will truly make someone a wonderful best friend and pet,” Frazier shared in a heartfelt Facebook post.

Later, Hope moved to another foster home with Heather Tannahill, who was equally delighted with her.

Achieving Her Greatest Dream

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In March 2024, Dodge County Humane Society (DCHS) took Hope in. The staff fell head over heels for her loving disposition.

“Hope has the capacity to love with her whole soul. You can tell just by the way she looks at you how much she loves you. When it comes to pleading for attention, she sure doesn’t have to try too hard. This girl’s been at DCHS 24 hours and she has already stolen the hearts of staff,” the rescue shared on Facebook.

With the help of her new friends at the rescue, Hope’s greatest dream came true. She found a loving family, and her heart was finally able to give all the love she had saved for them. Hope was the happiest girl when she met her humans, ready to shower them with all the affection she had longed to give.

About
Emily Wolfe

Emily is a lifelong animal lover and the founder of PETS CRAZIES. She started this blog after realizing the great need for quality pet information on the internet. Emily has two dogs, a cat, and two rabbits of her own.

She has a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University and is a professional writer specializing in the pet industry. Learn More About Our Team!