Dog In Shelter For 300 Days Finally Found Loving Home, Now Enjoys Snuggling With Her New Sister

Emma Ackerman

Today, let's meet Goose, a longtime resident of the Great Plains SPCA in Kansas. She's a loving pup, but her situation is pretty sad. However, at the end, her story miraculously shines a light on some unfortunate challenges lots of shelter animals face. So, let me share some information on Goose's journey and what it means for her furry pals, who might probably become some of your soon-to-be favorite furballs some day.

Meet Goose, also known as Pebbles, during her time at the shelter. This amazing pup recently found her forever home after spending a whopping 300 days at the Great Plains SPCA. Now, that's quite a long stay compared to the average 27 days for other animals in 2022.

Pebbles' luck then took a sweet turn when her forever family arrived to take her home, ending her lengthy shelter stay. She quickly got comfortable with the new family, and the family also loves and spends lots of care on this adorable pup. The shelter shared this adoption update on their Facebook page, complete with a message from Pebbles' new family. "Pebbles is doing awesome. We now call her Goose, and she's settled right into her new groove."
Goose later forms a strong bond with her new sister, Gracie. Source: Great Plains SPCA

Goose later formed a strong bond with her new sister, Gracie. Their daily activities include spirited games of tug of war with toys and some good-natured bone stealing—the classic stuff of sibling relationships. How adorable, isn’t it?

Now, Goose is living her best life, enjoying multiple daily walks and outings to the dog park. Her adopter even paints a vivid picture of Goose spending lazy hours on the deck, either people-watching or eagerly waiting for a chance to chase a squirrel. The post is full of love, describing Goose as a "hilarious, quirky, sweet dog" who has quickly become an integral part of her new family's hearts.

Now, Goose is living her best life, enjoying multiple daily walks and outings to the dog park. Source: Great Plains SPCA

But here's the deal – not every pup is as fortunate as Goose. Goose's adoption story is awesome, but it's just a drop in the bucket. Every year, a mind-boggling 6.3 million pets roll into U.S. shelters—that's like 17,260 new pals every single day. And here's the kicker – around 920,000 of these pals face the heartbreaking possibility of being put down.

But it's not just about numbers; it's about what these animals go through. Picture this – stuck in a shelter for months, the stress building up, health going downhill. It's a real struggle for them.

For example, there is Scooby in the shelter, another furball from the same shelter. Scooby clocked in over 300 days too, and the shelter totally had no other choice. They have to find an adopter or long-term foster by October 9, or they will have to consider humane euthanasia.

Luckily, the post about Goose’s story made the shelter well-known and Scooby was saved. However, decisions to put animals down like this one happen daily at shelters across the country, as they are feeling the impact of overcrowding and a growing number of pets needing help.

It was pretty sure that Goose and Scooby were like the poster pups for this emotional rollercoaster. Imagine being in their paws, facing the unknown, and hoping someone out there cares enough to give you a shot at a happy life. So, there's a real plea here—please consider what these animals are feeling. It's a big ask, but it's also a chance to make a furry friend's day, you know?
Goose along with her new sister, Gracie. Source: Great Plains SPCA
In a nutshell, Goose's story is a mix of joy and a reality check. It's a nudge to amp up the adoption game, because every adoption isn't just a win for the furball; it's a step toward changing the game for all those waiting for their shot at a cozy home and a wagging tail kind of life. Let's make it happen, one adoption at a time!