Leroy has spent more than seven years residing at Dog Tales Rescue. The 12-year-old shepherd mix has been without a forever home for more than half of his existence. Fortunately, rescue groups provide each pup the opportunity to escape, even if it’s just for a pleasant weekend away.
Leroy’s turn came recently, and it was a weekend he won’t soon forget.
“A waterfront property with a cottage was offered to our staff and volunteers to use to bring shelter dogs for a break from shelter life,” Stephanie Munro, Dog Tales Rescue volunteer, told The Dodo. “This was a wonderful opportunity to give our dogs a break and see how they truly are in a home environment. It really was extraordinary and heartwarming to be able to see our dogs in such a way.”
Munro and Leroy took their time taking in the views, savoring delicious meals, and sniffing everything they came across. Leroy sleeps in his own bed for the first time ever during the getaway.
Here is where you can see Leroy’s thrilling weekend adventure:
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After the fun weekend away, Leroy adjusted back into his routine at the rescue, but he surely made plenty of memories to replace those of his shelter life.
“Leroy came to us from an overcrowded shelter in Miami in 2015, where he had been found as a stray,” Munro said. “[He’s] quite laid back. He does enjoy the occasional game of fetch, [and] food is also one of Leroy’s favorite things. One of his favorite tricks is giving his paw, to which he has large paws he enthusiastically gives.”
Leroy is a senior dog who is looking for a home. He occasionally enjoys head and neck scratching, but only after he has warmed up, so he will need an adopter that respects his needs and boundaries. According to Munro, adopting this kind of boy requires several trips to Dog Tales to ensure a suitable match.
“Having now worked with these dogs in the shelter and now having seen them in a home environment, it gives me so much hope for our dogs,” Munro said. “This experience brought me to tears a number of times seeing how amazing these dogs would be living in a home and feeling devastated at the same time, watching them be looked over time and time again.”
After so much joy spent at the cottage, Leroy would love to find his forever family. Then he can enjoy the scenery, eat good food and sniff everything in sight — with his new favorite people.
