For some dogs, finding their forever home can take far too long. People often say that everything happens when it’s meant to, but no pup should have to spend years waiting for love and comfort.

Billy Bob was one of those dogs. Nearly nine years old, he spent almost three years waiting for someone to notice him. Surrounded by the sounds of barking and wagging tails, he was often overlooked.

For 1,000 days, the cold floor of his kennel was the only home he knew. Then, just when hope seemed lost, everything finally changed.

The Shy Dog Who Lost Everything

In April 2021, Billy Bob arrived at the League for Animal Welfare in Batavia, Ohio. He had been rescued from a failed shelter in West Virginia that was shut down for cruelty and neglect.

When he first arrived, Billy Bob was absolute

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