Petey is an incredibly optimistic person, and no matter what’s happening around him, he always seems to be happy. He’s faced a lot of challenges in his life but nothing can keep him down. Even after getting kicked out of an overcrowded shelter, Petey was still enjoying himself.
Petey was running out of time. The shelter staff had no potential adopters lined up, so they reached out to the SPCA of Wake County for help finding Petey a home.
It’s nearly impossible to believe that anyone wouldn’t want to take this guy home with his adorable eye patch.
The SPCA was excited to take in Petey, and he couldn’t wait to meet some new people. “He was pulling on the leash as soon as he got here, trying to get inside,” said Samantha Ranlet, spokesperson for the SPCA of Wake County. “He bounded into the building.”
They couldn’t fathom how anyone could pass up Petey—he was such a good boy.
Ranlet was surprised that no one wanted to adopt him because “he was super friendly from day one and very playful.”
The SPCA of Wake County posted a photo of Petey and his adoption status on social media, concerned that he would be overlooked again in favor of smaller dogs.
Petey wasted no time getting settled into his new home. He quickly learned where his cozy bed was and started spending lots of time there. He loves playing fetch with his family in the yard and gets so excited when it’s time to play. Petey is a very affectionate dog who loves nothing more than giving kisses to his loved ones.
Ranlet of the SPCA of Wake County stated that there are currently a lot of dogs staying in their shelter who have been searching for a home for over 365 days. Ranlet expressed her excitement at the potentiality of these dogs finding families, as it is something they all deserve.
Dogs that spend extended periods in a shelter are mostly black dogs, such as Labrador Retrievers, Shepherds, and Rottweilers. The media’s portrayal of black dogs has created a negative stigma around them.
Bigger dogs often have a harder time getting adopted, as do seniors and pit bulls. You can learn more about the SPCA Wake Shelter transfer program in the video below.
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