It’s so fulfilling to see a dog finally find its forever home and be part of a loving pack. The joy is multiplied when it’s a dog that has spent a considerable amount of time in a shelter before finding a new family.
For 270 long days, Paco, the Pitbull breed American Staffordshire Terrier, had been stuck in a shelter with no one to take him home. Despite his friendly demeanor and good behavior, nobody was keen on adopting an adult dog like him. That was until a couple showed up and decided to adopt him. Paco was ecstatic when he saw his new father come to pick him up. He couldn’t contain his excitement and jumped around with joy without realizing what was happening. It wasn’t until his new dad reached out for him through the kennel rails that he realized he was going to his forever home.
He was beyond excited as the day he had eagerly anticipated had finally arrived! Though others urged him to calm down, it was understandable that he couldn’t contain his joy. After all, he was about to join a permanent family who had promised to love him unconditionally every day of his life. Paco would no longer be alone, and that thought filled him with pure happiness.
Nevertheless, those who value Pitbull breeds as companions actively seek to adopt them and give them a forever home. Paco is a prime illustration of this. After leaving the shelter with his new family, they have shown him nothing but affection and attention throughout even the most trying times. It’s common for people to assume that once an animal is adopted into their forever home, everything runs smoothly. However, social media fails to disclose certain aspects, such as the acclimation stage when the pet adjusts to their new environment or when they fall ill.
There are times when adopted pets can create chaos in their new family’s homes. However, their new families choose to love and support them through thick and thin. If you want to witness the heartwarming reaction of Paco upon seeing his father on his adoption day, check out the video below. Don’t forget to share this touching story with your loved ones!