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Miami Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Abandoned dog waited 1,000 days for loving home. Then his wish finally came true
A sweet and active pup named Yoda has certainly been through the ringer. After being the star of a Mokena shelter since 2023, he finally thought he found a home, only to be left behind a short time later. But now, nearly 1,000 days after his first arrival, the Staffordshire terrier with ears like his namesake, Yoda, really has found the family he deserves. On July 5, NAWS Humane Society of Illinois posted a lighthearted video on Facebook, showing the excited 5-year-old pup with his new family. The shelter said one of the reasons it took so long to find a family that stuck was because he's not that social with other animals. 'When Yoda first came to NAWS, it became apparent he wasn't the most social dog,' NAWS shelter director Victoria Swyndroski told 'He liked some dogs, but not 100 percent. Not a fan of kitties—he's a prey-driven little guy.' Prey-driven, yes, but he also is known for his personality, the shelter noted in a May 28 post that celebrated his birthday. 'Yoda knows his basic commands,' the post said. 'Yoda is loyal. Yoda just wants to give you ALL the love. Yet at the end of the day.. he goes back into his create crying waiting for someone to open their home to him. He deserves so much (more) than shelter life.' Yoda was adopted in 2024 by a woman from Wisconsin, but he was later abandoned by her after he managed to break away, the shelter told Patch. 'He had gotten away from her on a walk, and she couldn't catch him,' Swyndroski said to the outlet. 'He was too much for her, and she didn't want him.' Everything happens for a reason, and now Yoda is being spoiled by his new family, the shelter said. Mokena is about a 35-mile drive southwest from Chicago.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sad Senior Cat Who's Waited for Home for Over 700 Days Keeps Getting Overlooked
Whenever you consider adding four more paws to your family, please remember to meet the older, larger, and most overlooked pets in the animal shelter. Even if they don't possess all of the qualities you're looking for, the short interaction will still make their day! The best part about meeting the unsung heroes of the shelter is that you just might fall in love with someone you never expected. This is exactly what shelter cat Polka Dot is wishing for! This sweet and loyal cat has been waiting over 780 days (that's over 2 years) for her 'purr-fect' adopter since being abandoned at a Chicago firehouse, but she's been overlooked time and time again. Sadly, the repeated rejection has caused her to begin shutting down, and her friends at NAWS in Makena, Illinois, know that she needs to get out of the shelter as soon as possible. That's why shelter volunteer Fran shared Polka Dot's story on her TikTok page, @frangrzesik, on April 2. Could Polka Dot be your new feline friend? What a beautiful cat! Polka Dot is perfectly named after her captivating black and white fur pattern, though maybe a name like 'Lovie' would showcase her sweet personality instead. No matter what her name is, the right cat adopter will look past their furry friends' names and looks when selecting their new Polka Dot has been overlooked due to her age and her dislike for being picked up, but this is hardly fair to her. There are an endless number of ways to show a cat love without their paws leaving the ground! Similarly, 8 years old is not all that old for a cat, but senior cats can also be just as jovial, loving, and entertaining. "She still has a long life and lots of love ahead of her," agreed a commenter and cat mom. "Adopting a 10-year-old Calico boy was the best decision I ever made." A male calico cat is extremely rare, so that sounds like it was simply meant to be! Polka Dot's forever person or family is meant to be, too, but they just haven't found her yet. If you think her adopter could be you, check out her PetFinder profile and visit NAWS to meet her in person! Looking for more PetHelpful updates? Follow us on YouTube for more entertaining videos. Or, share your own adorable pet by submitting a video, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest pet updates and tips.
