He Watched The Shelter Fade Away Only To Return Again

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Being a dog isn’t always as carefree as it seems, especially for those who haven’t had the luck of finding a loving home. Many dogs face life on the streets, enduring tough conditions, while others end up in shelters, which, despite the best efforts of staff, can still feel overwhelming and isolating. For some, the stress of such environments leads to deep anxiety, even depression. This is the unfortunate reality for Rascal, a sweet dog who has been caught in the cycle of abandonment and longing for a place to call home.

Rascal’s journey began when he was abandoned by an Orange County rescue at a boarding facility in Rowland Heights, California. For the past two years, he has waited patiently in a kennel, dreaming of the day someone would choose him. But that day never came. Facing limited resources, the facility planned to send Rascal and several other dogs to a local shelter, where his future would have been uncertain.

Thankfully, Samantha Redline, founder of Kennel Eviction Rescue (KER), stepped in. Her nonprofit focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating neglected animals, and she quickly took Rascal under her wing. Determined to find him a forever home, Redline tirelessly promoted his story. After only a few days, a woman noticed Rascal and decided to meet him. They even worked with a professional trainer to help Rascal transition into his potential new home.

“At first, everything seemed to be going well,” Redline explained in an interview. “She was working on a crate training schedule and even got him a flirt pole to help him burn off energy.” The two bonded over hikes and spent entire days together, and it seemed like Rascal’s long wait was finally over.

But then, the dream unraveled. KER received a message from the adopter explaining she no longer had the time to care for him. Redline was shocked, knowing Rascal’s demeanor. “It all surprised us because Rascal settles better than any of our other dogs,” Redline said. “He’s playful, loves chasing toys, and is an excellent hiking companion. He’s a great companion overall.”

Since returning to the shelter, Rascal has struggled to cope. He spends his days pacing in his kennel, looking as though he’s waiting for someone to come back for him. He’s even started barking, a behavior that’s uncharacteristic for him, signaling his frustration and sadness.

To help Rascal find the loving home he deserves, KER shared his story on TikTok. “Rascal needs a home, preferably without other animals, though he does well with caged pets like reptiles or bunnies,” Redline said. “He gets along with both men and women, but he needs someone patient. At 6 years old, he’s not overly active but still loves playtime and daily walks.”

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If you’re searching for a loyal companion to fill your home with love and joy, Rascal might just be the perfect match. Contact Kennel Eviction Rescue for more details and help Rascal finally find his forever home.

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@kennelevictionrescue Rascal I’m sorry. This person we had been working with for 3 months to make sure it was the right fit and even after multiple meet and greets and so many conversations about the importance of decompression, patience, etc he was still returned after only a week. Why do people do this to them? Why give them and us false hope? Why waste their time? Rascal is a sweetheart and very cuddly. He can be goofy and corky but in all the best ways. He runs like #scoobydoo and loves burgers and eggs. He can be picky with treats but likes meaty ones. When he first left the shelter with the god awful rescue that pulled him he had a bad skin infection. He was allowed 2 weeks with a foster before she removed him from the household and literally dumped him in boarding. When he was abandoned this year we made it our mission to find him and the rest the best homes. Rascal deserves that they all do. Rascal loves the flirt pole and toys that move. He barked at the family’s bunny at first but quickly warmed up. He can be a little sporadic jumping in the air with excitement and has done fine around kids. He settles really well on his bed or in the crate. He knows how to sit and has been introduced to place commands. He’s done well being neutral with dogs present outside the kennels. He’s very curious and can always be seen doing a very investigative sniff with new things. Overall he’s an amazing dog that obviously just needs his right person. He can be adopted almost anywhere in the U.S. if going into a single pet household but will need to stay in SOCAL for a multi pet household. He’s 6 years old, neutered and ready for Ana amazing future. Can you help us give it to him? Email kennelevictionpuprescue@gmail.com Venmo @kennelevictionrescue Paypal @kennelevictionrescue Website kennelevictionrescue.org Wishlist Boarding Babies linked in bio text 626269-9622 #adoption #adoptdontshop #adoptme #adopt #adoptrescueanimals #adoptshelterdogs #adoptseniordogs #rescue #rescuedogs #rescuedog #rescueme #shelter #sheltercrisis #shelterdog #shelterdogs #canine #training #reactive #husky #germansheperd #pitbull #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbulladvocate #pitbulllover #sheperd #abandoned30 #kennelevictionrescue #bettershelter #abandoned #neglected #forgotten #ktla #news #headlines #help #donate ♬ where is my mind (piano version) – your movie soundtrack