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The dog cried himself to sleep every night after being taken to the shelter when his owner passed away

Animals - Apr 20, 2023
The dog cried himself to sleep every night after being taken to the shelter when his owner passed away

Scooter, a 12-year-old Chihuahua, found a happy, loving home after his owner passed away. When the Humane Society of Chi Chi branches took over Scooter, they discovered that he had suffered a hip injury and was also old, making it difficult to find him a new home. 

The dog cries alone every night after his owner's death. Image Credits: Humane Society of Branch County/Facebook
The dog cries alone every night after his owner's death. Image Credits: Humane Society of Branch County/Facebook

After his owner's passing, Scooter was sad and slept alone every night, which broke the hearts of many people who saw him cry until he fell asleep. 

The shelter staff posted pictures of Scooter on their Facebook page to find him a new owner and the post quickly went viral.

Scooter dog very concerned and sympathetic after Facebook post. Image Credits: Scooter’s Rescue
Scooter dog very concerned and sympathetic after Facebook post. Image Credits: Scooter’s Rescue

Jessica Lynn Howard, a frequent adopter who had previously rescued other Chihuahuas from shelters, saw the post and was moved by Scooter's story.

Jessica Lynn Howard is a frequent adopter and has previously rescued other Chihuahuas from shelters. Image Credits: Humane Society of Branch County/Facebook
Jessica Lynn Howard is a frequent adopter and has previously rescued other Chihuahuas from shelters. Image Credits: Humane Society of Branch County/Facebook

She and her husband decided to adopt Scooter and give him a new home. 

Scooter now has a new home and is happy with new dog friends. Image Credits: Scooter’s Rescue/Facebook
Scooter now has a new home and is happy with new dog friends. Image Credits: Scooter’s Rescue/Facebook

When Scooter arrived at their home, he was welcomed by their other dogs, and after just a week, he was comfortable and happy with his new family.

Scooters are now more relaxed and silly. Image Credits: Scooter’s Rescue/Facebook
Scooters are now more relaxed and silly. Image Credits: Scooter’s Rescue/Facebook

Finally, after many misfortunes, Scooter can sleep without sadness and crying.