Starving Dog Arrived at Shelter Full of Fear—3 Years on He’s Unrecognizable
Summary
A dog named Draco arrived at Miami-Dade Animal Services in poor health three years ago but has since recovered. Draco returned to the shelter after an initial adoption fell through, leading to his rehabilitation. Despite his progress, Draco was waiting for a permanent home until an initiative aimed at finding homes for long-term shelter pets helped him.Key Facts
- Draco was found as a stray and brought to Miami-Dade Animal Services in July 2021.
- He was adopted shortly after arrival but returned to the shelter two years later due to unmet medical needs.
- Upon his return, Draco was emaciated and shy, requiring veterinary care and rehabilitation.
- Draco improved through medical care, behavioral programs, and being placed in a foster home.
- Larger dogs with dark coats, like Draco, typically take longer to be adopted due to certain biases.
- The "Seniors Sleigh Too" holiday initiative, run by Best Friends Animal Society, aims to find homes for senior and long-term shelter dogs by waiving adoption fees.
- Draco was one of over 70 dogs featured in this initiative, which promotes adopting pets during the holiday season.
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