Cano, a nine-year-old Pit Bull mix, has found a new lease on life. After spending over 200 days in Orlando’s Orange County Animal Services, the shelter’s longest resident has a forever home!
Back in August, Orange County Animal Services featured Cano on their official Facebook page hoping for a “unicorn adopter” for the senior pup who, at that time, had been at the shelter for 130 days.
Due to his age, relentless energy, and the shelter’s suggestion that Cano be “the only dog in the household,” Orange County Animal Services were hoping for a miracle.
“That person is a rare find, but we know they are out there,” the post continued. “Please share to help this special boy land his unicorn family!”
Cano Finds His Forever Home
Fortunately for Cano, he only had to wait another two months to find out that a “unicorn” was searching for him. On October 23rd, 2021, Cano was adopted!
In an emotional video posted to Facebook, Orange County Animal Services made the announcement.
“Cano had been featured on the news, multiple posts, and spent more time in our offices than any other dog in our care. He even had his own billboard campaign!” the post read. “And still, no one seemed interested. We could not figure out why, because we had tried everything.”
That was until Cano officially found his home with the Rodriguez family. “They told us they had seen his billboard many times, and had seen some of the posts,” they explained.
“But it was Friday’s news story that really decided it for them. They saw he was a sweet senior dog, eager to be loved. They couldn’t bear the thought of Cano spending another day without a home. So they opened up theirs to him.”
Staff and volunteers at Orange County Animal Services felt that Cano knew instantly that he was headed to a loving home.
“From the moment he was taken out, there was a sigh of relief and a weight lifted. Cano was placed gently inside his new family’s vehicle, and he just leaned into their love,” the post continued. “Closed his eyes and relaxed. He was finally on his way to happiness. He was finally on his way home.”
If Cano’s story inspires you to adopt a dog in need, check out DogTime’s adoption page where you can find your new best friend!
Have you adopted a Pit Bull or a senior dog? Would you consider bringing home a dog like Cano? Let us know in the comments!
