Abandoned dogs roam desolate streets, yearning to discover a refuge and some scraps to survive.
While they fight for survival, the strays refrain from envisioning a home and a family who cherishes them.
When they are finally uplifted from the streets and housed in shelters, the aspiration of achieving their joyful conclusion ignites within their hearts. Each time the puppies notice visitors arriving at the shelter, they position themselves by their kennel entrance, hoping that someone will be charmed by them and take them home.
Regrettably, numerous elder dogs face disappointment daily as individuals favor adopting younger residents of the shelter.
In today’s narrative, we will discuss Rocky, an older shelter dog who experienced disappointment repeatedly as he anxiously lingered in his kennel, yearning to be acknowledged by someone.
Will his fortune transform soon? Will he ever receive his happy ending?
Rocky’s Shelter Experience
The canine was discovered on the roadside and brought to a shelter.
From the moment he arrived, Rocky aspired to meet his humans and secure his everlasting residence. As time passed, and no one expressed interest in him, Rocky began to lose all faith in achieving the happy ending he envisioned.
At that time, Josh was seeking a furry companion. After one dog captivated his attention, he visited the shelter to meet him. Shortly after arriving, Josh observed that several visitors were interested in the same dog he was.
While he awaited his turn to apply for that canine, he spotted a lonely, small pup in his kennel. No one wanted to adopt him. His shelter companions referred to Rocky as an ‘old grouch’.
Upon seeing the adorable furry being with wide eyes and a drooping tongue, Josh fell head over heels for him. He realized that he had discovered the companion he had been in search of.
Rocky Relocates to His Forever Home
Rocky felt a sense of relief when he exited the shelter cradled in his forever dad’s arms. The pup was undernourished. His teeth were in poor condition, and that was why he had been refusing food.
“The day I picked him up, he had just undergone a procedure to have all of his teeth extracted. He was very disoriented and just kind of like, ‘Okay, well, I guess you’re going to care for me now and just melted into my arms,” remarked Josh.
Josh attended to him diligently, and the pup gained weight very quickly. They relished their time outdoors and frequently went on hikes together.
When Josh encountered his future wife, Sophia, she instantly adored Rocky upon meeting him and wished to be close to him.
“I immediately fell for Rocky and needed to devise a way to make Josh fall in love with me because I wanted this dog to be a part of my life,” stated Sophia.
Rocky’s parents cherish him so greatly that they included him in their wedding ceremony. Rocky was their ring bearer, the best dog.
Even though he performed admirably at the rehearsal dinner, the dog became easily distracted by the wedding attendees on the actual day. He assumed that the guests would offer him treats.
Rocky is a blend of a Pug and a Pomeranian. When Josh adopted him, he was entirely black. However, as time passed, his face gradually lightened, and due to his appearance, he is sometimes mistaken for a cat.
His Family Adores Him
The cranky pooch enjoys spending time with his canine female friends and engaging in play fights with the other dogs.
As soon as he returns from his morning stroll, he rolls himself along the corridors of the building. That’s his method of informing the other dogs that he has returned home.
Rocky’s family showers him with affection and takes him wherever they go. They want to capture every moment with him, and they remind him daily that they love him more than anything in the world.
“He knows we live for him, and he can be as grumpy as he wishes, and he’ll still receive all the love and care he deserves,” remarked Sophia.
Rocky’s parents express that he is the unwavering love that unites them, and they can’t envision their lives without him.
It’s heartwarming that the overlooked dog turned his life around and obtained the happy ending he genuinely earned.