Bo, like any shelter dog, yearned for love from his new family. Everything appeared hopeful: his adopters successfully passed interviews, attended a meet and greet, and ultimately took him home. Bo was ready for a fresh start and couldn’t have been happier. But then, heartbreak struck. After just seven days, his new family concluded he wasn’t a suitable match, describing him as “too much.” Just like that, they returned him to the shelter, fully aware this was the second rejection in Bo’s short life.
Bo’s Heartbreaking Story
Bo wasn’t a stray; he had a home once, but the details about his past are unclear. This yellow Labrador Retriever mix was found tied up and abandoned outside, with an embedded collar around his neck, giving him an early grasp of being “unwanted.” Upon arriving at Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Connecticut, he felt a long-missed sensation: love. The caregivers showered him with shelter, care, and kind words, and Bo thrived in this environment.
He received treatment for heartworms and handled it impressively, even getting a personal groomer named Aimee, who helped him spruce up while awaiting potential adopters. When he finally found a family, Bo was overjoyed, welcoming them with open paws and forming an immediate bond. This seemed like the ideal ending to a troubled story… until tragedy struck once more.
Just a week later, his family returned him, claiming he had “too much energy” for their household. Both Bo and his caregivers were devastated. After adjusting to the love and care from the shelter, his family decided to change their minds without giving Bo a chance to adapt.
“We ask them to come back and do multiple visits just to ensure they understand the responsibilities that come with adopting,” the Connecticut shelter mentioned in a Facebook post. “After all that time, energy, and visits – Bo was returned after just a week. Why? Too much energy,” they added.
Still Hoping For A Chance
Sadly, Bo has never felt more depressed and shut down. It has been months since his last return to DCAS, and the shelter environment is taking its toll. His caregivers are now seeking a home where Bo can be the sole pet initially. “Bo needs to be the only pet at first because he needs to decompress from being at the shelter. Perhaps over time he could adjust to another dog, but not right now,” the shelter clarifies. Nevertheless, Bo’s heart hasn’t wavered; he still loves everyone he encounters and will be an incredible companion once he finds his forever home. “Bo enjoys the company of children and everyone he has met at the shelter,” they concluded.
Good luck, Bo! You deserve to be loved!
