Every day, in the world of animal shelters, innumerable tales come to light, each with its special mix of sorrow and hope. One such story that depicts the emotional roller coaster that shelter animals go through is the one about March, a kind and affectionate Pit Bull.
March had a lively, carefree aura when he was initially saved from the streets of Philadelphia. The staff at the shelter had high hopes that this endearing and well-mannered puppy would soon find his happy home. They had no idea that March’s stay at the shelter would take an extremely terrifying turn and put his fortitude to the ultimate test.
March’s former life was drastically different from what she experienced in the shelter. It started to wear on his mental health, being confined in kennels all the time with other nervous animals. His spark faded steadily, albeit slowly. The most tragic blow, though, was when a family that had originally committed to adopt March opted to back out, citing his lack of “playfulness” as the cause.
March broke upon hearing the denial. He went back to the shelter, which was reduced to a gloomy and lonely place after having once offered the possibility of a loving family. His morale broken, he withdrew to a corner of his icy kennel and stared at the wall as if there was no hope left in the world.
Compassionate local news woman Dawn Timmeney was heartbroken to see March’s terrible situation. To raise awareness of the difficulties experienced by animals in shelters like March, she made the terrible decision to post his tale on social media. The community was moved by the pictures of March’s hopeless attitude, and what followed was nothing short of amazing.
Within just three days of Dawn’s social media campaign, a rescuer came forward, offering March a lifeline before his time on the shelter’s kill list was due. Fleeing the chilly, depressing kennel that had become his jail, March’s run for freedom was met with triumph.
March has been placed in the hands of a no-kill rescue organization, where he will get the love, care, and attention he so well deserves, up until he gets his forever home. March’s tale ends with a touching turn of events, but it also serves as a warning that millions of dogs in shelters are put to death because they are unable to adapt or find homes in time.
We must raise awareness and speak out on behalf of these worthy persons. March’s journey from rejection to redemption is a powerful example of how kindness and a loving community can impact the lives of animals in shelters.
To make sure that more animals find their way to loving homes where they may flourish and experience the happiness they so desperately desire, let’s keep speaking up and sharing tales like March’s.
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