All homeless and shelter canines yearn for the day they will eventually discover a family. It’s the most crucial moment of their existence.
Twinkle was eagerly anticipating that occasion as well, but instead of obtaining all the affection she merited, she endured the most significant heartbreak of her existence.
Let’s accompany her journey as she learns the essence of genuine love.
Rescued From The Streets
In June 2022, a lovable senior Chihuahua, Twinkle, was discovered wandering the streets of Miami, Florida. She was transported to True and Faithful Pet Rescue Mission – an organization that rescues elderly and unwanted dogs from high-euthanasia shelters.
She was undernourished, suffered serious dental problems, had a severe skin infection, and possessed little to no fur. She also required surgery to eliminate her mammary tumors.
Fortunately, her operation was triumphant, and after a few weeks, Twinkle fully recuperated and regained weight. She was thrilled to embark on a new chapter in her life.
In September 2022, the rescue announced that Twinkle had been adopted. Her new parents appeared wonderful, and everyone at the shelter believed she would finally receive all the affection she deserved.
Four months post-adoption, her family relinquished her back to the rescue. Her parents concluded to part ways with her because she wanted to snuggle with them in their bed.
They had other senior Chihuahuas as well and did not allow them to sleep in their bed, either.
Devastated Twinkle
When her parents arrived at the shelter to relinquish her, they handed her over the fence and departed. Twinkle kept gazing at the fence as they turned their backs on her. Her heart was shattered.
“Twinkle was extremely heartbroken and perplexed. I recall walking [into] the main dog area to see her sitting in the corner on a dog bed, withdrawn and trembling with fear. She gazed at you with such bewilderment on her face and anguish in her heart,” stated Madison Mulvihill, social media coordinator at True and Faithful Pet Rescue Mission.
Twinkle was an exceptionally well-mannered dog. All she ever desired was affection and cuddles, which her parents could not provide.
After they learned of Twinkle’s circumstances, everyone at the rescue was heartbroken. They cherished her dearly, and they struggled to comprehend how someone could abandon such a loving dog like Twinkle.
“Twinkle is not only charming, but she possesses the largest personality despite weighing only 3-and-a-half pounds. She relishes attention and isn’t hesitant to approach you when she desires affection. She is incredibly joyful and has the most adorable little hops when she trots through the grass at the sanctuary,” added Mulvihill.
Her companions were resolute in their efforts to assist her, and they created a TikTok video featuring her story, hoping it would help her find her forever home.
True Love
Twinkle captured the hearts of millions, and the rescue was inundated with applications for adoption. Her new guardians traveled all the way from South Carolina to adopt her.
They are wonderful, and Twinkle now has six furry siblings. She enjoys a king-sized bed, and her new guardians say she can sleep with them as often as she desires.
Twinkle has finally found a family that can provide her the love she merits and show her what genuine love truly feels like.