Shelter Dog Was Used to Being ‘Overlooked’ Until Someone Chose Him

It means a lot to canines if you give them the slightest attention. This especially applies to shelter pups who crave love more than anyone. A viral post has perfectly captured this instance. The video focuses on a shelter dog receiving affection after being overlooked for a long time. A user named @frompitstopeaches took to their Instagram to share this heartwarming moment of a pooch named Arnold. The page focuses on appealing to people to adopt shelter dogs.

‘Overlooked’ shelter dog finally finds the happy ending he deserves

In the above-mentioned video, the shelter dog receives love, which is used to getting overlooked. The clip sees the pup in the cage, excited to find a visitor. Arnold starts wagging his tail as he recieves some nose boops from a woman. His happiness has no limits as he licks the finger of the visitor. The text on the video reads, “This is what happens when someone pauses for an overlooked shelter dog.”

Moreover, the uploader explained the canine’s heartbreaking situation in detail in the caption. “Arnold is used to being overlooked. People walk by his kennel every day without stopping,” the caption read. It continued, “So when someone finally pauses and gives him a little attention, it means everything to him.” The pup was in a shelter for a month and was briefly adopted but it was eventually canceled before he left the building.

The uploader also praised Arnold’s behavior writing, “Energetic, friendly, and full of love for everyone he meets. He has some puppy energy and genuinely thrives on attention and interaction. With other dogs, he enjoys playtime and tends to be a physical, playful companion.” In the post, the page requested people to adopt the kind puppy as he kept getting passed by. Netizens in the comment section expressed empathy towards the canine, with many offering help. Soon, the caption was updated to say that Arnold had finally been adopted. Given the dog’s sweet nature, he will definitely have the best life ahead.