Sweet Shelter Dog Waits by the Door, Hoping for a Family to Find Him

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A Dog Named Cardamon Waits for Love

Every dog has their own way of telling you how they feel — sometimes, all it takes is one look into their eyes. Shelter dogs, especially, have this special way of silently asking for love. One such dog, Cardamon, has a look that touches your heart the moment you see him.

Cardamon is a lovable Bulldog mix who ended up in a shelter, but no one knows much about his past. What’s clear, though, is how gentle and loving he is. He stayed at a small shelter where very few people came to adopt, which made his chances of finding a home quite slim. The staff, who cared deeply for him, knew he deserved more and wanted to give him a better shot at happiness.

So, they made the decision to move him to the Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With more visitors and more hope, this was Cardamon’s chance to finally find the loving family he dreamed of.

At the Florida shelter, it didn’t take long for Cardamon to win over the hearts of the staff. His charming looks — especially the dark patch around one eye — made him easy to notice. But what really made him special wasn’t how he looked. It was his kind and gentle spirit.

Cardamon is full of affection. He enjoys cuddles, follows his shelter friends around, and is always eager for some company. Still, even though he loves being with his caretakers, there’s a part of him that stays sad. When he’s alone, he often sits quietly by the kennel door, his eyes full of longing, as if hoping someone will finally come for him.

Cardamon isn’t looking for anything fancy. He doesn’t care about how big a bed is or whether the toys are expensive. All he wants is someone to love him back. Someone who will hold him close and make him feel like he finally belongs.

The people who care for him say only great things — he’s friendly with other dogs and easily gets along with everyone he meets. Cardamon is still waiting, full of hope, for the day a kind person or family decides he’s the one.

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Day after day, Cardamon stays in his kennel, waiting for the right person to come and take him home. He dreams of the moment he can jump into someone’s arms and finally feel the comfort and warmth of a forever home.

If you’re thinking about adopting a dog who will shower you with love and loyalty, Cardamon might just be the perfect match. Reach out to the Humane Society of Broward County to meet this sweet boy — and maybe, just maybe, give him the life he’s always hoped for.

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@humanebroward I just want a family to love ❤️ I’m 5-year-old Cardamon and I came from a shelter where not a lot of people go to adopt, so I feel so blessed to be here at the Humane Society of Broward County Everyone says I’m super sweet & I LOVE affection. I enjoy sunbathing and just want your love. I appear to get along with other dogs, so if you have a friend for me to play with at home, please call the shelter to arrange for a meet and greet with me ❤️ I’m ready for my forever family where I can get unlimited pets and love them unconditionally. Can you make my wish come true? Cardamon is just one of the wonderful pets searching for a family to love and cherish them. ❤️ To meet Cardamon, please complete the pre-adoption application on the website www.humanebroward.com (link is in bio) and come in. The shelter opens at 11am every day. We are located at 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. If you have any questions call 954-989-3977 ext. 6. #rescuedog #shelterdog #adoptme #dog #adoptdontshop #humanebroward #dogsofinstagram #florida #fortlauderdale #miami #southflorida #browardcounty #miamidade #dogrescue #dog #dogshelter #animalrescue #animalshelter #adoptashelterdog #adoption #fortlauderdalecommunity #dogrescue #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #dogreels #dog #shelterdog #dogshelter #home #fortlauderdale #adoptdontshop #bullybreed #americanbulldog ♬ original sound – Humane Society Broward County