All dogs need unconditional love from their humans to thrive and live happy lives. Despite being worthy of love and care, many dogs are abandoned by careless owners. Betrayed by those they thought were family, our furry friends are on the streets waiting for their owners to return.
It breaks my heart to know that these loyal dogs will always be waiting for them with unwavering hope. Layla, a cute puppy, knows what it means to be abandoned and left behind. He spent several days waiting in the parking lot of the apartment complex after his family moved in on his own.
Fall in love with Layla
brown dog sitting on the grass
Fortunately, ACCT Philly, an animal shelter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, took him in and adopted him. The shelter staff were fascinated by the dog and couldn’t believe that someone had abandoned him. At the time, Ellen was looking for a dog and her husband wasn’t thrilled with the idea of finding a four-legged friend because they were both busy.
On Ellen’s birthday, her husband agreed to go to the shelter and meet Layla. She was still reluctant to adopt a puppy, but she changed her mind as soon as she saw the cute puppy.
“But as soon as he saw her, it was game over. He couldn’t say no. She’s an incredibly sweet dog,” Ellen said.
Both of them fell in love with her, and they decided to adopt her.
Starting A New Life In Her Forever Home
Layla was overjoyed to meet her new parents, and she was looking forward to moving in with them. From day one, she fit in with their family.
Ellen was glad to see that their pooch was very loving and relaxed around Ellen’s family when they visited them. She rested her head on their laps.
Layla built a strong relationship with Ellen’s fiancé and they became inseparable. They adored each other. He was Layla’s favorite person. Whenever she saw him sitting on the couch, she rushed over to cuddle with him.
Layla liked wrapping her paws around her dad while resting her head on his shoulder.
“She absolutely adores my fiancé and they have the sweetest relationship. She’s honestly more affectionate with him than she is with me.”
The adorable doggo liked to fall asleep in her dad’s arms.
Bringing Joy Into Her Parents’ Life
Her dad is her playtime buddy. She often brings him toys, asking him to play with her.
Ellen is convinced that Layla sees her as her caretaker. She comes to her when she’s hungry.
Layla’s unusual and beautiful appearance often draws the attention of people whenever Ellen and her fiancé take her for a walk. She has a Pittie’s head and a Corgi’s body. She has cute, mismatched ears… one is up and the other is down.
Layla made her adoptive parents very happy, and they can’t picture their life without her.
“She brings us so much joy. Both of us are so happy that we decided to get a dog and that we came across her, we got really lucky… We have joked about cloning her and having Layla two, Layla three, Layla four for the rest of our lives. I hope she lives forever,” said Ellen.
Layla lives her best life, and she often posts about her adventures on her Instagram account. She loves hiking in the Philadelphia woods and going to the beach with her parents. When she gets tired, she likes to take a nap on her favorite chair.
I couldn’t be happier knowing that Layla found her humans who love her immensely. She discovered the true meaning of love in her forever home. The affectionate doggo will always feel loved and cared for. She will never be left behind again.
