Woman Was Brought ‘Wrong’ Dog at Shelter, but She Knew What To Do
Summary
In Missouri, a woman named Meg went to a shelter intending to adopt a specific dog but was accidentally given a different one. Instead of turning him away, she decided to adopt the "wrong" dog named Emmett. Meg is now sharing her experience on social media to encourage others to consider adopting dogs from shelters.Key Facts
- Meg visited the Humane Society of Missouri in January 2020 to adopt a dog.
- The shelter staff brought out a different dog named Emmett instead of the dog she wanted, named Emerson.
- Emmett and his three brothers were surrendered to the shelter in December 2019.
- Studies show dogs experience stress when they first arrive at shelters, indicated by high cortisol levels.
- Meg decided to adopt Emmett despite the mix-up.
- She uses social media to advocate for adopting shelter dogs.
- Emmett's three brothers from the shelter also found homes quickly.
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