A shelter has shared the heartwarming tale of how a dog, who was the last pooch her family considered for adoption, became an irreplaceable part of their lives.
Beppy's shelter journey began at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society in Alabama on November 9, 2021, where she arrived as a stray. She was transferred to the Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) in Wisconsin on December 16, 2021, where she found her forever home right away.
Beppy was nearly overlooked as she was the last pet the family saw on their shelter visit.
"She was the last dog we looked at when we visited the shelter," her family told Newsweek. "We just went to look, we didn't plan on adopting a dog. She had just been transferred from Alabama that same day. We fell in love instantly."
Falling in love with her at first sight, the family wasted no time bringing Beppy into their lives, and she slotted right in.
A friendly yet shy pup, the staff at DCHS were far from surprised when Beppy found her home so quickly.
"Upon arrival, she received a medical exam from DCHS veterinarians, during which she was friendly and affectionate," Lisa Bernard, the PR coordinator at DCHS told Newsweek. "All dogs also are assessed by DCHS's Canine Behavior Team, which noted she can be a little shy."
Beppy's endearing qualities shone through, making her an irresistible choice for adoption. Described as friendly, playful, and a lover of cuddles, Beppy quickly became a beloved member of her new family.
Each year, 6.3 million pets enter U.S. shelters, which is an average of 17,260 a day, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The number of dogs and cats taken in by pet shelters hit 46,807 during January 2023, an increase of 1,744 compared with January 2022, the 24Pet "Shelter Watch Report" found.
Around 920,000 surrendered animals are euthanized every year. Shelters are striving to minimize euthanasia rates by promoting adoption campaigns, spaying and neutering programs, and behavior rehabilitation.
Beppy now loves running around the dog park and is a huge cuddle bug who loves to laze around on the couch with her mom.
"We love our Beppy and couldn't have asked for a better addition to our little family," her family said.
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