Lost Dog Was 2-Days From Being Put Down, But He Still Hoped Dad Would Save Him
When animal control officers rescued an elderly Pit Bull with a somber demeanor, they knew his chances of finding a forever home were slim. The dog, later named Hank, was adopted by a family who gave him a fresh start. However, their expectations for Hank didn’t align with his reality. Despite undergoing behavioral and socialization training, Hank didn’t exhibit the behaviors his new owners wanted.
Instead of understanding Hank’s individuality, he was labeled a “failure.” Frustrated and unwilling to adapt to Hank's needs, his owners decided to surrender him. Heartbreakingly, Hank’s life took a dark turn as he was placed on the kill list, his future now uncertain because he couldn’t live up to the unrealistic standards set by his adopters.
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But, when one of the shelter employees discovered a “missing dog” photo that appeared to be identical to Hank, everything changed. Titan, a beloved pet who was stolen about a year ago and whose devastated owner, Barry Gearhart, had been looking for him everywhere since, had vanished without a trace.
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Two days before Hank was meant to be put down, the employees informed Barry about him. The desperate man rushed to the shelter and raced to his kennel as soon as possible. It only took a second for Barry to identify his dog, and the man began crying uncontrollably when he reached out for his brokenhearted pet. The workers were certain that he was Titan because to seeing the Pit Bull's emotional display for the first time.
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After all of this, Titan is back home with his father, who is overjoyed to have his son back. Since he was a puppy, Titan has been with Barry, which explains why it took him so long to warm up to anybody else. What an incredible and happy ending!
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