It’s easy to forget just how overwhelming shelters can feel for animals.

We often see the dedication of shelter staff working tirelessly to give each dog and cat the best care possible. But as much as they try, it’s still not the same as having a family.

Every animal craves individual attention from their own humans—even something as small as a walk, a cuddle, or a playdate can mean the world.

For one pup named Lancer, that longing grew stronger with each passing day.

Hoping For A Friend

Like many dogs, Lancer believed his stay at the City of Mobile Animal Services in Alabama would be temporary. But seven long months later, he was still waiting.

Though his spirit dimmed at times, he never let go of hope. Instead, he found his own way to get noticed.

“Whenever someone would walk p

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