Summary
A stray dog named Eugene, housed at a shelter in Arkansas, was fostered by a couple over the holidays. The couple fell in love with Eugene and promised to adopt him if no one else did by the end of the holiday season. They followed through on their promise, and Eugene was visibly happy when reunited with them.
Key Facts
- Eugene is a one-and-a-half-year-old dog initially found as a stray in Arkansas.
- He was taken in by the Best Friends Pet Resource Center, a shelter run by a nonprofit organization.
- Most shelter animals in the U.S., like Eugene, are strays. In 2024, 5.8 million cats and dogs entered shelters.
- Eugene was temporarily fostered by a couple named Jason and Nikki.
- The couple promised to adopt Eugene if he wasn't chosen by anyone else by the end of the holidays.
- On December 28, Jason and Nikki fulfilled their promise and adopted Eugene.
- Footage of Eugene's happy reaction was shared on social media, receiving positive responses.
- Eugene, now renamed Louie, is living with Jason, Nikki, and another rescue dog named Ruger.
