Shelter Dog Sees Human Outside His Kennel & Does the One Thing He Hopes Will Get Him Noticed

Brody, a shelter dog struggling to adjust to life behind a kennel door, appeared desperate for attention when he spotted a person nearby and began crying for help. The heartbreaking moment, shared by a shelter volunteer, shows just how overwhelming the shelter environment can feel for some dogs who have suddenly found themselves without the people or home they once knew.

Shelter dog presses against the kennel door after noticing human and cries for help

In the video, Brody stands in his kennel and notices someone on the other side of the shelter. He walks to the kennel door and presses against it. He then starts crying, as if he desperately wants someone to notice him and stay with him. The video shares a heartbreaking message: “Some dogs have a harder time adjusting to the shelter.”

The post identified the dog as Brody, A2288209, and explained that shelter life can be difficult for any dog. However, some animals have a particularly hard time coping with the sudden change. Brody had only recently arrived at the shelter when the video was shared, making his reaction especially emotional.

His volunteer urged potential adopters and anyone interested in meeting him to visit and spend time with him. The caption explained that Brody would not be available for adoption until Thursday, August 13, but people could still visit the shelter Tuesday through Sunday to meet him or other dogs.

The volunteer also directed viewers toward @westlasheltervolunteers for more information about the dogs and ways to help. The emotional video quickly prompted viewers to ask how they could help him. One person immediately asked, “Where is he? How can I get him?” Another viewer wrote, “I’m so sad for Brody.”

Others struggled to watch the footage without feeling emotional. One person said, “His cries break my heart,” while another called the scene “heartbreaking.” Another viewer sent Brody love, writing, “Sending all of my love.” One commenter also expressed frustration over his situation, writing, “It’s soooo unfair. Poor baby! He misses his people. I hope he gets adopted very soon!!”