Leroy has lived at Dog Tales Rescue for more than seven decades. Leroy, a 12-year-old Shepherd mix, has lived without a permanent home for more than half his life. Fortunately, rescue groups provide each pup the opportunity to escape, even if it’s just for a pleasant weekend away.
Leroy’s turn came recently, and it was a weekend he won’t soon forget.
“A waterfront property with a cottage was offered to our staff and volunteers to use to bring shelter dogs for a break from shelter life,” Stephanie Munro, Dog Tales Rescue volunteer, told The Dodo. “This was a wonderful opportunity to give our dogs a break and see how they truly are in a home environment. It really was extraordinary and heartwarming to be able to see our dogs in such a way.”
Munro, Leroy and their dog, Leroy, took their time admiring the sights, sampling delicious food, and taking in every smell they could. Leroy finally gets to rest in his own bedroom during the getaway.
Here is where you can see Leroy’s thrilling weekend adventure:
@stephaniemunro7Will Leroy ever find the right family for him?
Leroy settled back into his routine after the weekend of fun. The rescueHowever, he certainly made many more memories than his shelter life.
“Leroy came to us from an overcrowded shelter in Miami in 2015, where he had been found as a stray,” Munro said. “[He’s] quite laid back. He enjoys the occasional game, however. [and] food is also one of Leroy’s favorite things. One of his favorite tricks is giving his paw, to which he has large paws he enthusiastically gives.”
Leroy, a senior dog, is seeking a home. Leroy enjoys head and neck scratching but only after he is comfortable. He will need an adopter who respects his boundaries and needs. Munro states that to adopt this kind of boy, you will need to make several trips to Dog Tales in order to find the right match.
“Having now worked with these dogs in the shelter and now having seen them in a home environment, it gives me so much hope for our dogs,” Munro said. “This experience brought me to tears a number of times seeing how amazing these dogs would be living in a home and feeling devastated at the same time, watching them be looked over time and time again.”
Leroy wants to find his forever home after all the joy he has had at the cottage. Then he can enjoy the scenery, eat good food and sniff everything in sight — with his new favorite people.
Source: The Dodo
