Like humans, dogs crave social connection and find comfort in companionship. Once they form a bond, they become attached, making separation, even for short periods, particularly challenging for them. The stress of permanent abandonment can be devastating.
Tinker recently faced such heartbreak when her owners surrendered her to a Florida shelter. Alone within her kennel, she quickly shut down, losing all hope.
A Sight That Cracks Even The Hardest Heart
Dali, a South Florida animal rescuer known for her moving dog stories on her TikTok account, brought Tinker’s plight to light. Her video of Tinker, a small furball sitting in her kennel facing the wall for hours, left viewers in tears.
“This happens to dogs after they’ve been in the shelter for a really long time. Tinker is giving up hope that anyone will adopt her. She sits facing the wall for hours,” Dali wrote.
Tinker had just lost her beloved family and found herself alone without hope. Unfortunately, she was deemed aggressive by those who met her and consistently overlooked. However, Tinker is a loving dog at heart who enjoys cuddles but is scared of being picked up due to her past trauma, which is often misinterpreted as aggression.
@_thatdoggirl_ Absolutely heartbreaking. Tinker is a really sweet little girl who just wants to be cuddled but when she meets strangers, she doesn’t like to get picked up because it scares her and that’s the only thing that’s stopping her from getting a home because people assume she has aggressive when she is not.
Fortunately, Saving Sage Animal Rescue in Lauderhill, Florida, is dedicated to providing Tinker and others with a welcoming environment, even when it proves difficult.
In her kennel, Tinker remained inconsolable, spending most of her time there, simply waiting for change.
Here Comes The Pawsomest News
Gradually, Tinker began to emerge from her shell. With some care and the right approach, she revealed her true self as a lovable companion.
“Tinker is a gentle spirit, a true couch potato who loves to relax and enjoys short strolls outside,” SSAR shared on Facebook.
Dali’s video profoundly impacted viewers, sparking a conversation about how such a sweet dog could go unnoticed. Tinker’s story inspired many to step forward, expressing interest in adopting her. The outpouring of support included comments like, “Where are you located? Please send information. I would love to adopt her,” and “I’ll take her. Where is she?”.
Thanks to the viral video, Tinker’s fortunes changed dramatically. Within days, a family reached out to SSAR to meet her.
Needless to say, Tinker was overjoyed!
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