Nowadays, finding a forever home for any dog is quite challenging, especially for those with health or behavioral issues. The situation is dire for dogs like Arnold, who are born with specific conditions and are often overlooked.
Arnold was discovered wandering the streets by rescuers and brought to a shelter in Pontiac, Michigan. The moment he arrived, shelter staff fell in love with his goofy, affectionate, and bold nature, quickly winning over everyone.
However, they soon realized Arnold was different from the rest due to health issues stemming from irresponsible breeding.
Hilarious Encounter With The Door
While the staff were saddened by Arnold’s circumstances, they were equally impressed by his undeniable joy for life. From his first day, he filled the shelter with his curious and opinionated demeanor. What particularly captivated the staff was his reaction to the clear plastic doggy door installed in his new kennel. Arnold saw this door as a significant challenge, prompting the staff to document his humorous attempts to navigate it.
Despite multiple attempts to coax him through with treats and demonstrations, Arnold remained hesitant. Yet, his determination never waned; he continued to seek a way to conquer the door.
A Much Bigger Door Opened For Him
In a turn of events, Arnold approached the doggy door with a new strategy—he decided to fight it. Using his paws and mouth, he playfully attacked the door, often stepping inside only to pop back out again. The staff couldn’t help but film the joyful chaos, inadvertently launching Arnold into the spotlight.
“Overall it’s resulted in over 120 [adoption] applications so far; obviously he can only go to one home, but it’s cool to see interest in our shelter that could lead to some of our other animals getting adopted as well,” Tommy said.
Although Arnold struggled with the doggy door, his perseverance led to an incredible outcome—an overwhelming interest in his adoption. His story exemplifies how persistence and hope can lead to a much larger door swinging open: the door to his forever home.
