In their little kennels they only dream of finding a new home. These dogs crave the gentle touch of a caring hand and usually make the best companions. However, most of them are ignored and overlooked. Dogs with certain health problems and unattractive appearance may have difficulty finding a home or may not find one at all. Mr. Magoo, a shelter dog from California, was one of those dogs. No one wanted to give her time until one day, a woman with a big heart realized how perfect she is with all her little flaws!
People kept walking past him.
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Frankie Lola and Lisa Michelle Chiarelli from Friends of Los Angeles, California came to the shelter to help free Mr. Magoo. The shelter, which suffers from demodicosis and canine pneumonia, has long been abandoned. No one wanted to give this dog a chance because of his looks. Blonde woman with dog
He spent countless days helping other dogs find forever homes while he was left alone in his kennel. And when he found out that Lisa had come to pick him up, he couldn’t hide his joy!
He wagged his tail and gave Lisa a cute smile. Although her eyes stung and she felt awful for a long time, she was happy from day one!
All Magu needed was one person and a short hug to forget his unhappy past. Then it blossomed into the sweetest love bud!
Pawfect foster family
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Lisa thought Magu was the best orphanage. Ariel, a longtime foster parent at Adopt the Underdogs, specializes in caring for dogs with specific health conditions and welcomed him with open arms!
It only took a few days for Magu to get used to his new environment. He quickly made friends with Ariel’s other dogs and became an instant family favorite. She needed loving care and Ariel sure knew how!
Because of his severe skin problems and pneumonia, Ariel tried to give him medication 24 hours a day. In the first few days at the orphanage, Magu didn’t do much. He slept a lot and enjoyed therapeutic baths.
Over the next few months, Magu felt much better. He even started playing with other dogs and really enjoyed the playtime in the yard.
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“He slowly started to have more energy and jump around and become more playful. He’s comical. I don’t know how else to describe it… You really can’t be in a bad mood around this dog,” she told The Dodo.
Most of all – Magoo loved fruits and vegetables! His foster momma was so excited that he was a healthy eater. One day, she and Lisa decided to throw him a little picnic!
He got the nicest, sweetest private party with Arielle and Lisa, and a plate full of his favorite fruits and veggies. And, he loved it so much!
“Magoo loved his yummy treats but, well, he just loves everything really – dogs, people, food, belly rubs, cuddles, all the things! He is the happiest little goofball and we can’t get enough of him,” Arielle wrote on Instagram.
Mr. Magoo In A Furever Home
Magoo became a brand-new dog in just a few months. Even though his skin didn’t completely heal, he felt so much better and had a lot more energy.
And, the best thing of all – he got the family he was dreaming of this entire time – two doting moms and an amazing furever home!
“Mr. Magoo has been ADOPTED!!!! The life he has been dreaming of, that we have been dreaming of. The life he has deserved forever,” wrote Lisa.
Even though the adoption day was bittersweet for both Lisa and Arielle, they were just over the moon seeing Magoo finding his perfect family. Aside from his owners, he got a whole bunch of siblings, too!
“He has lots of siblings to hang out with and family to care for him for life,” says Lisa.
Once an overlooked shelter dog with zero chance of being adopted, Mr. Magoo is now the happiest boi in his forever pack!
