Just when it seemed like her luck had changed, Zelda, a shelter dog, was returned to the Valley Animal Center in Fresno, California — just three days after being adopted. The two-year-old Shepherd mix, who has already spent over 200 days waiting for a forever home, is once again searching for a family to give her the love and stability she deserves.
Video shows dog settling in shelter after being returned from new home
The video, shared on TikTok, shows Zelda trying to find comfort in her kennel. She looks at the camera with desolate yet hopeful eyes, silently pleading for another chance at a happy home. The clip quickly gained traction online, garnering over 1170 likes and nearly 200 comments. Users expressed their sadness in the comments section and urged that someone adopt her. “I am sending thoughts and prayers for this sweet baby! God please send this sweet baby a loving forever family!” wrote one user. “This poor girl desperately needs a loving home. She needs to know she’s loved & is safe. I’m sharing this on all my platforms,” said another.
According to the Valley Animal Center, where Zelda currently resides, she is a loving dog who thrives on human interaction and is highly motivated by treats. However, her difficulty with other animals has made it challenging to find the right home for her. The shelter staff have emphasized that she would do best in an “active, pet-free home” where she can receive the attention and exercise she needs. “She’s been overlooked for too long—she deserves a real chance,” a spokesperson for the shelter told Newsweek.
Despite the hurdles, shelter staff remain hopeful that Zelda will soon find her forever family. Adopting a pet not only saves one life but also opens up space for another animal in need. With over six million pets entering shelters every year in the United States, finding homes for animals like Zelda is more crucial than ever. Unfortunately, nearly a million face euthanasia due to overcrowding in shelters.
