Being an overlooked doggo in a shelter is tough. Watching your buddies leave with new families every day must be heartbreaking, especially if you’re a good, sociable boi like Rush!
This pawdorable Pittie, Rush, was admitted to SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center in Dayton, Ohio, as a stray puppy. After being adopted by a family for the first time, he was returned to the shelter, and since then, he has been on the lookout for a family to call his own.
His Strong Desire for a Furever Home
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Rush’s eagerness to find a furever home was so strong that he decided to do the sweetest thing ever! He wanted to show everyone what a good boy he was, hoping to finally attract his perfect family.
Life Without a Family Spending his whole life without a permanent home was hard for Rush. Every time a family or person came to the shelter, his hopes soared! But time and again, he watched them leave with another dog.
Despite this, Rush never lost hope or stopped being enthusiastic about finding a home. He has always been a good boi, challenging the stereotype that Pitties are pure evil.
A Heartwarming Moment
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One day, Rush decided to try something new – something he had never done before! He grabbed a bed sheet with his mouth and tucked it around his bed, making it look presentable.
When the SICSA volunteers saw Rush doing this sweetest thing, they couldn’t believe their eyes! Leah, one of the volunteers, filmed Rush making his bed, and the video soon went viral. In no time, millions of people around the world had seen it, and their hearts melted!
The Pawfect Family
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Leah’s video changed Rush’s destiny for the better, as applications started pouring in! Among the many applicants, one couple from Dayton, Ohio, stood out – Angie and Ronnie Wallace. They had recently lost their dog to a degenerative disease and weren’t looking to adopt another. But when they saw the video of Rush, they knew they had to apply for him.
“She said ‘I think I want him,’ and I said ‘Okay,’” recalls Ronnie. They went to the facility to meet Rush, and just like that, the bond was created! Rush welcomed his new pawrents with open paws, thrilled to finally leave his kennel for good!
Living the Best Life
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Even though Rush finally got to live his best life, he never forgot where he came from. His new mom decided to let him visit his old family one day, and Rush loved it! He gave everyone the sweetest kisses!
Jessie, Rachel, Sydney, and his foster parents, Allison and Mike, were all very happy to see Rush so happy and fulfilled. They always knew he was a good boi – he just needed the right time and the right people to acknowledge it!
