In the present day, finding a permanent home is a challenging task for any dog, even those without health or behavioral challenges. You can only envision the struggles endured by dogs who are not so fortunate and were born with specific conditions.
Arnold, a homeless dog, was discovered roaming the streets by rescuers and was promptly taken to a shelter in Pontiac, Michigan. From the instant he arrived, the shelter personnel adored him. He was playful, loving, courageous, and inquisitive, quickly charming everyone.
Sadly, they realized he was unlike the other dogs and soon found out that he had several issues stemming from careless breeding.
Funny Encounter With The Door
The team at Michigan Animal Rescue League felt sorrowful about the plight of their new dog, yet simultaneously delighted by his eagerness to enjoy life to the fullest despite all the obstacles.
From day one, this extraordinary dog was everywhere, and his curiosity and strong-willed nature were absolutely remarkable.
However, what fascinated and also amused the shelter staff and volunteers the most was Arnold’s reaction when he transitioned to his new kennel.
In particular, the shelter staff fitted a transparent plastic doggy door for him, which enabled him to enter and exit the kennel without any hassle.
However, on the contrary, Arnold perceived a significant issue with this door, which captured the attention of the staff to such an extent that they recorded a video of Arnold’s encounter with that doggy door.
“Arnold was quite perplexed by his doggy door,” Tommy Sanfilippo, content coordinator at Michigan Animal Rescue League, shared with The Dodo. “We attempted placing treats on the opposite side to encourage him to go through, and even had a staff member wiggle through to demonstrate that it was safe, yet he remained quite cautious of it.”
Nonetheless, Arnold did not concede and perpetually sought methods to conquer this bothersome door.
A Much Larger Door Unveiled For Him
He flailed his paws and used his teeth to grip the plastic door as much as he could. He even ventured into his kennel multiple times, only to return to where he started.
The shelter staff couldn’t resist capturing this remarkable and humorous scene on camera. At that instant, it surely didn’t cross their mind that this video would transform Arnold’s life.
However, that is precisely what transpired as potential adopters became enamored with this remarkable dog.
“Overall it’s led to over 120 [adoption] applications so far; obviously he can only find one home, but it’s exciting to see interest in our shelter that may result in some of our other animals getting adopted as well,” Tommy remarked.
Arnold couldn’t manage to pass through the door on his own, but still, he resolved not to surrender. It was his determination and belief in eventual success that opened a far greater door for him – the door to a forever home.