California Dog Sat Alone In A Shelter Crate After His Kennelmate Was Chosen
When Shannon spotted a tiny dog sitting alone in a California shelter crate, she knew she couldn’t leave him behind. Today, Sunny is living his best life.
Left Behind In The Crate
When Shannon walked into the animal shelter, she wasn’t expecting to make a life-changing decision on the spot.
She spotted a small dog sitting quietly in a little crate.
The heartbreaking part was that he was sharing the space with another dog who had already been adopted.
He was waiting for someone to choose him, too.
A Face They Couldn’t Ignore
Shannon took one look at his little face and knew she couldn’t walk away.
She immediately showed him to her sister, Shelly, who had the exact same reaction.
“I showed my sister and she’s like, ‘Oh my god,'” Shannon recalled.
They made the decision instantly and brought the sweet dog, now named Sunny, home that very same day.
Breaking Out Of His Shell
The transition to a new home was overwhelming for the little dog at first.
When they first got him, Sunny was incredibly timid and shy.
He would curl up into a tiny ball and just get nervous about his new surroundings.
But as soon as he realized he was safe and that his new family was there to take care of him, everything changed.
Figuring Out Friendships
As Sunny settled in, his family noticed he had a few quirks to work through.
He didn’t quite know how to interact with other dogs yet.
When meeting new furry friends, he would either try to hide or start barking.
Despite his confusion, his family could tell he really wanted to play and was just trying to figure out how to say hello.
Life At Top Speed
Once his confidence blossomed, Sunny’s true energy levels were revealed.
“He runs a thousand miles per hour,” his family joked.
The second he opens his eyes in the morning, he sprints down the ramp of his bed, runs a lap, and jumps right on them.
He also discovered his inner hunter, always eager to chase things around the yard.
A Range Of Emotions
Sunny isn’t just energetic; he’s also incredibly expressive.
He goes through a wide range of emotions, occasionally showing off a grumpy attitude when he doesn’t get his way.
He has even been caught staring at himself in front of a mirror.
But even when he’s pouting, his family finds his little face absolutely irresistible.
Off To Puppy School
To help him with his communication skills, their mom suggested it was time for some formal training.
Sunny was enrolled in puppy school, which proved to be incredibly helpful.
He learned very quickly, even if he still occasionally wags his tail while barking at new people.
His family is always quick to reassure strangers that he is friendly, but just learning how to communicate it.
The Ultimate Morning Routine
Today, Sunny is treated like a little baby and is the center of his family’s world.
Every morning, they get to wake up with him curled right next to their necks.
He wakes them up with kisses and demands to have his belly scratched for fifteen minutes straight.
“He is an angel sent from heaven that came into the world to make everyone smile,” they shared, though the sisters still playfully argue over who is his absolute favorite person in the house.
