Extended time in a shelter can take a toll on any dog. Some become withdrawn, while others lose interest in the things that once brought them joy.

For rescuers, it’s painful to witness. Still, they continue to show up, doing everything they can to help. Even when progress feels slow, they never stop trying.

Some dogs simply take longer to find their match. That was the case for Louise.

When she first arrived at the New York shelter, no one imagined she’d stay for nearly two years. But after 640 days, her life was about to change.

Louise Gets The News She’s Been Waiting For

Despite her long wait, Louise never lost her spirit. She had her low moments, but overall, she remained cheerful and hopeful.

Rescuers worried her adoption might take even longer, so they searched tirelessly for so

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