Shelter Dog’s Life Hasn’t Been Fair but a Break With Human Makes the Tough Days Easier

Shelter life can, more often than not, get overwhelming and lonely for dogs. The canines live with constant anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about their future. In an Instagram video posted by Cassondra @cassondra.christman, the volunteer stressed the importance of these shelter dogs getting a break, despite how unfair life has been.

Staying true to her purpose, the human gave the dog Kermit a much-deserved break outside the kennel. She hoped that the outside world could make his tough days a little bit easier.

Human knows shelter dog, who hasn’t been able to catch a break, needs it more than ever

Volunteer Cassondra shared a video on Instagram, showcasing shelter dog Kermit’s life inside and outside the kennel. The clip showed her giving the canine a break from shelter life, calling it the “most important” thing one can do for dogs like him. Sharing more about his life, the human explained that the dog’s owner had passed away. After such a big loss, his caretakers left him in a crate for most of the day.

5-year-old Kermit now resides at the Maui Humane Society, but his life isn’t all peaceful. In the video’s caption, Cassondra described the dog’s time at the shelter as “cruel torture.” The volunteer continued, “After his mom left this world he hasn’t been able to catch a break.” Requesting urgent help, she expressed that the canine was “breaking” with each passing day.

Meanwhile, the video showed Cassondra taking Kermit out into the park. The dog seemed more relaxed outside, resting peacefully on the grass, away from the chaos at the shelter. He could finally breathe, knowing that he didn’t have to be “high alert,” at least temporarily. The volunteer added, “Shelter stress doesn’t disappear overnight. But even just a short break from it all can make all the difference to a dog like Kermit.”

Sharing more details about the shelter dog, Cassondra said he gets along with female dogs, but wouldn’t prefer cats or small animals. He would want to be adopted into a “mature household,” where he could move at his own pace. An interested foster or adopter could fill out an interest form on the volunteer’s bio. They could also meet Kermit at the Maui Humane Society.