Adopted dog returns to shelter 11 times – then staff realize the heartbreaking truth

- Advertisement -

People working at shelters see all kinds of animals and hear a lot of different stories of why owners decide to surrender their pets. Of course, they don’t always trust those stories and know there is always something more behind the owners’ words. The truth is that many animals do end up in shelters where they spend their days until the right family for them comes along.

Gumby, a beautiful and loving dog, was taken to a Charleston, South Carolina, shelter during the Fall of 2014. The moment they saw him, the shelter staff knew it would be long until Gumpy found his forever home because he was playful and lovable. Well, they were right. Just a few days at the place, someone asked to adopt him. However, they took him back just three days later.

© Facebook/Charleston Animal Society

Believe it or not, this happened ten times, two of which showed Gumpy returning to the shelter on his own.

This was sort of a mystery for those working at the shelter, but they soon realized there was a reason why Gumpy didn’t want to leave the shelter. He believed it was his home and he felt as though he was needed there. And that was true. Whenever a new dog walked through the shelter doors, Gumpy was there to greet them with tremendous empathy, and he he would do everything he could to make the newly arrived dogs feel more at home, as they quite often arrived distressed.

© Facebook/Charleston Animal Society

Gumpy has become a very important dog not only for the shelter but for the entire community. He was once featured in an annual local firemen calendar to raise money for charity. On top of it, he became a regular blood donor as it turned out his blood group is suitable for both dogs and cats.

We all need someone as lovely and as fascinating as Gumpy in our lives.

Please SHARE this story with your family and friends on Facebook.

- Advertisement -

Bored Daddy

Love and Peace

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

People working at shelters see all kinds of animals and hear a lot of different stories of why owners decide to surrender their pets. Of course, they don’t always trust those stories and know there is always something more behind the owners’ words. The truth is that many animals do end up in shelters where they spend their days until the right family for them comes along.

Gumby, a beautiful and loving dog, was taken to a Charleston, South Carolina, shelter during the Fall of 2014. The moment they saw him, the shelter staff knew it would be long until Gumpy found his forever home because he was playful and lovable. Well, they were right. Just a few days at the place, someone asked to adopt him. However, they took him back just three days later.

© Facebook/Charleston Animal Society

Believe it or not, this happened ten times, two of which showed Gumpy returning to the shelter on his own.

This was sort of a mystery for those working at the shelter, but they soon realized there was a reason why Gumpy didn’t want to leave the shelter. He believed it was his home and he felt as though he was needed there. And that was true. Whenever a new dog walked through the shelter doors, Gumpy was there to greet them with tremendous empathy, and he he would do everything he could to make the newly arrived dogs feel more at home, as they quite often arrived distressed.

© Facebook/Charleston Animal Society

Gumpy has become a very important dog not only for the shelter but for the entire community. He was once featured in an annual local firemen calendar to raise money for charity. On top of it, he became a regular blood donor as it turned out his blood group is suitable for both dogs and cats.

- Advertisement -

We all need someone as lovely and as fascinating as Gumpy in our lives.

Please SHARE this story with your family and friends on Facebook.

Bored Daddy

Love and Peace

- Advertisement -
Monica Pop
Monica Pop
Monica Pop is a senior writer for Bored Daddy magazine covering the latest trending and popular articles across the United States and around the world.

More from author

Related posts

Advertisment

Latest posts

A year after my divorce my ex MIL told me her son did the right thing leaving me

Every divorce is painful in its own way, and mine wasn't an exception. Around a year following my separation with my ex-husband, I found...

My husband let his secretary ride in the front seat of my car and called me sensitive—so I sold his house, took his car,...

When people ask me at what point did I realize my marriage was over, I don't really overshare. But I knew exactly what that...

Donald Trump’s niece Mary claims he’s in a ‘downward spiral’ and reveals what he’s ‘terrified’ from

That Mary Trump isn't fond of her uncle, President Donald Trump, isn't anything new. In fact, it looks like she's using every chance she...

Want to stay up to date with the latest news?

We would love to hear from you! Please fill in your details and we will stay in touch. It's that simple!