Life for dogs can often be a genuine gift – a cozy home, a caring family, and numerous affection from their beloved humans are all these furry beings truly require.
Sadly, not every canine is fortunate enough to enjoy such a blissful existence as many of them are compelled to survive on their own or, at best, reside in no-kill shelters where compassionate staff will attend to their needs.
A dog called Bruno encountered a comparable predicament when the shelter personnel from Colonial Heights Animal Control, situated in Colonial Heights, Virginia, discovered him along with his sibling and another dog on the shelter grounds.
The additional dog was quickly adopted, but Bruno’s journey, similar to that of his sibling, was far from a joyful conclusion.
Cruelly Deserted
The team at Colonial Heights Animal Control discovered four-year-old Bruno and his sister, Justice, in March 2023. Based on their Facebook post, these two Pit Bull mixes were left abandoned outside their facility and were never retrieved.
The shelter described Bruno as a solid black Pit Bull mix who appeared quite anxious during their initial meeting. However, they also noted that this good boy gradually started to show his true personality as they continued to engage with him.
Although they highlighted that Bruno took additional time to acclimate to other dogs and should not be around cats and young children, they also stressed Bruno’s affectionate side.
“Once Bruno becomes familiar with you, he demonstrates immense affection; he enjoys being with his human, loves belly rubs, and thrives on attention,” they stated.
Regarding Justice, the shelter staff expressed that “she also needs an introduction with any dogs in the household,” but simultaneously, she enjoys playing with her toys, loves going for walks, and absolutely treasures sitting beside her favorite human while receiving affection.
Despite extensive promotion through social platforms, this canine brother and sister remained unseen at the shelter for an extended period. Ultimately, after 473 days, just when the shelter staff began to lose hope, a glimmer of light appeared for at least one of them.
Opportunity for a New, Happier Existence
On July 10, 2024, Colonial Heights Animal Control conveyed the joyous announcement through their Facebook post. Following a brief recap of Bruno’s life journey, they shared that he was finally leaving the shelter.
Representatives from the non-profit rescue organization, Ring Dog Rescue, based in Richmond, Virginia, had been observing Bruno for a significant period before they ultimately chose to offer him a chance at a new beginning.
“A representative from Ring Dog Rescue recognized this sweet boy’s potential and contacted a training facility and arranged a place for him!” the shelter stated in the announcement.
Essentially, Ring Dog Rescue is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Pitbull-type dogs into caring households. Given their notable success in this field, there is no doubt that Bruno will discover his happy ending sooner rather than later.
The shelter staff also mentioned in their Facebook post that Ring Dog Rescue would attend to Bruno’s health, as he was diagnosed with heartworm and encountered some ACL complications.
In conclusion, they expressed gratitude toward Ring Dog Rescue and all the kind individuals who contributed to helping this dog on his path to a new start.
“After more than a year of Bruno being here, he bid farewell yesterday and embarked on his new adventure! We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ring Dog Rescue for providing him with this incredible opportunity to find the loving family he truly deserves,” they concluded.
We also wish Bruno the best of luck in his new journey, alongside his sister, who we sincerely hope will find a joyful conclusion soon.