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Senior Dog So Scared in Shelter, He Hid Behind Bed—Then Everything Changed

Senior Dog So Scared in Shelter, He Hid Behind Bed—Then Everything Changed

Summary

A disabled senior dog named Toby was initially scared and hiding when he arrived at the Maui Humane Society in Hawaii. Despite being vision and hearing impaired, he eventually found a foster home and later got adopted after his story went viral on TikTok.

Key Facts

  • Toby is a senior dog who was found as a stray in Haiku, Hawaii.
  • He has vision and hearing impairments and was very frightened when he first arrived at the shelter.
  • Toby also has a heart murmur which is manageable with medication.
  • Andrea fostered Toby, providing care and helping him feel comfortable.
  • Toby's foster and shelter supporters made efforts to find him a permanent home.
  • A video of Toby on TikTok received over 394,000 views and led to his adoption.
  • Toby is now moving to the west coast to live with his new family.

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