“[She] carried the kind of sadness that puts a lump in your throat.”
Meet Sadie: a sweet 6-year-old beagle who struggles with self-confidence.
When Sadie arrived at Main Line Animal Rescue (MLAR) in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, shelter staff members were struck by the pup’s sorrowful expression.
“[She] carried the kind of sadness that puts a lump in your throat,” MLAR wrote in a Facebook post.
Sadie was severely overweight and seemed to understand that she looked different from the other dogs. MLAR team members listened with anger as visitors joked about Sadie’s appearance.
“[They’re] almost mocking her for her size, as if she can help it,” MLAR wrote.
Shelter staff knew that Sadie was so much more than her looks. Beneath her adorably chunky exterior lay a heart of gold.
“Sadie is a positively wonderful dog,” a representative from MLAR told The Dodo. “She is gentle, sweet, kind and calm. She loves everyone and is fantastic with other dogs.”
The rescuers posted about Sadie on Facebook, encouraging adopters to take a chance on the anxious girl.
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“Please, let her be seen for who she really is — the sweetest soul in the whole world,” MLAR wrote. “If you can’t adopt, please spread the word for her, and please join us in telling the world how beautiful she is.”
Eventually, Sadie connected with her new family — a couple of dog-lovers who wanted to give Sadie a comfortable home and help her continue her weight-loss plan.
MLAR staff members are thrilled that Sadie is finally where she belongs.
“It is hard being a shelter dog,” the representative said. “We always hope that when our pets get adopted, they never remember any of their struggles and only know the most wonderful lives with their forever families from that moment on!”