Sonics Heartbreaking Return to the Shelter…and the Unexpected Miracle That Followed 

So so SO happy for Sonic😻😻 Things happen for a reason, and this was deffo the right reason 🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉

Did they ever get a chance to check his microchip to find his original owners⁉️ I know they said in the beginning they couldn't because sonic was scared but I think they should try again bc this dog I'm sure his orginal owners are most likely looking 4him worried sick. I think just bc he was scared b4 and couldn't check it they should try again

Rocky. I had a female malamute when I lived in Pacific Grove, California on the pacific ocean. Every time I opened the door she would run past me and out the door. Some times I wouldn't get her back for 3 days! It was so stressful. Finally I realized she needed way more space than I could provide for my beautiful Kiska. I reached out to a family who lived in Carmel Valley. They had acres of land and as hard it was to give her up I knew it was the right thing for her. I took her to this family and even though it was hard I knew she would be way happier with them. 😢😂❤

@@DougFox-hm1qz maybe u shouldnt open the door wide if u know your dog has potential of running rt out. I had a dog like this & I would have to check if he was behind me when I would open it & open it slowly so he wouldn't get out. I would not want my dog escaping, let alone getting hit by a car. I would loose it if my dog went missing days if it could have been avoided.

Get Sonic to Minnesota

No, you are not! It is wonderful to have them💖

Same here

I’m right there with you, I couldn’t care for our animals by myself, and I’m grateful to be living with family. And where I was used to working so much and my work meant a lot to me, I want more of a purpose in my life. I want to do this so bad, but I can’t even walk or stand for more than maybe 3 min. I have such a huge heart for animals, I am watching to see if there is something I could physically do now. Healing and well wishes to you all ❤

You are not the only one. After my last dog passed I was compulsively watching these until I was ready to get another one. It filled a real dog-shaped hole in my heart.

Thank you for your replies. It's nice to know that there are others like me watching these videos. I guess that love shared is universal to all species. Wishing you all much love on your journeys 💜

Ya I called to get him. So I pray he's super loved and cared for!❤

that Husky/ Malamute is so cute & happy who the hell return this dog to give up

He's such a love bug! Can't imagine why somebody would adopt him in return him he's just a big cuddly sweetheart

Yes I'm far away but wanted him!

This malamute better get a malaplaymate

Thank you for being so patient with her & for giving her a loving home Bless you and your wife 🙏

@@denisem1080 ….Thank you for such a nice reply. Dogs can be your best friend and will always love you. All they ask is a warm place to sleep and good food. They will give you their entire life of loyalty and give you love like you’ll never find in most human friends. Had dogs all my life and they all had a special place in my heart. God bless.

Well done for taking it slow and earning her trust

Thank you for giving that dog you and your wife adopted another chance despite him biting you. Thank you so much for understanding and giving him a second chance to love you too.😊❤

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Meant to be❤

The same here... would have adopted him in a heartbeat without a doubt. I also come from Germany. I have a 16 year old husky here. Probably more of a Malamute-Husky mix. I don't actually own him, I would say I'm lucky enough to live under the same roof as my best furry friend. These dogs are simply amazing. If the opportunity arises I will try to adopt another Husky/Malamute from one. So happy to see he got finally adopted. Seems Sonic is in good hands now. ;)

I wish they wouldn't be allowed in many American states. I live in the very northern Minnesota and it is just too hot in summer here.

They are wonderful, but can be very challenging. I can’t have one, I have chickens, and only a four foot fence. They are absolute escape artists. But if I bring a pet home, except in very rare situations, it will live out its life with me. I did place a super sweet kitty about three years old with a family who could make her an only cat, the center of their world. And one stray who just showed up, I found a home for.

​@@colleenpiechowski8511Nah, the husky/Malamute coat protects them from cold and heat. I own 2 Malamutes and one Husky in South Africa and they love burning in the sun as the love the cold.

Oh,, high there! I live in Germany, too. Sonic is lovely, and I hope, he has found the best furever--family.

The shelter will probably allow you to come pick him up. Why don't you give them a call?

Maybe he was returned cause you’re the right family for him ❤️

I'll bet Sonic is missing a brother or sister too..and you know what it takes to take care of malamute..your the reason he's returned go for it!!

Go get him

I think you're absolutely right about Sonic possibly be missing a brother or sister. Time for a road trip?

You should watch the video to the end.

@@robertawalsh2995 not sure why i didnt but am glad he has a home now..he is beautiful

Boy, isn't that the truth.

in 3 ro 8 hours you see the previous owners relationship to the dog after 3 months with the effort you see your dog

I agree. I just wish I had a warning before I tried to adopt an animal, because after a holy disaster, things didn't work out. I think it's good that people be informed before the adoption process, and I regret not being able to find that.

Yayyyyy!!❤❤❤❤

This is true but acknowledging when you're not in a good position for a dog is also super important. Recognizing when adopting an animal is not in the best interests for the animal. Not everyone has the time or capability, or money, to train their animal.

I used to foster and rehabilitate chihuahuas… but due to illness had to stop…. With the tiny dog I always told adopters to use the 12 12 12 method…. They need more time for acclimation to their new home…. Little dogs can be stubborn and resent authority……. It’s ok for you to loosen the reins, because they will see you as their leader…. For knowing what they need… which is a smile, a hug and lots of kisses-all given freely with no judgement….i was never a foster fail, but being a foster strengthened me to always want to rescue…. I have a half chi, half miniature pincher right now….quesa looks like a min pin, but has a chihuahua heart and soul…. Smart as a whip, but incredibly stubborn… I focused on her good parts, and ignored her naughty side…. Took 3 years for her to decide what kind of dog she was going to be…. But I decided to love my little goofball no matter what-and I’m glad I did!!!!

​​@@cheryldumas953 I don't think little dogs are stubborn or rejecting authority. I think they're just scared because they're so small and weak, and people tend to just pick them up and force things on them as its so easy to do with a small dog (no one would do that to a large dog that was obviously unhappy with it for fear of getting bitten). They become reactive and handler aggressive from the constant lack of respect of their personal space they experience. I've also seen people laughing as their chihuahua guards bones from them (while the dog is snarling with teeth out and hackles up) no one would laugh when a large dog does this, they take it seriously and start training immediately.

They all have their own emotions and understand ours, including when we're faking.

@@giftofthewild6665Yeah, they for some reason think the smaller the dog is the more you can treat it like a toy which is quite frankly ridiculous. Ppl kinda do that to all smaller animals and even people in general too, u can see it with children or even with ppl who have dwarfism. It's so weird how ppl think easy to pick up = automatically comfortable with it and being babied.

Malamutes are the most difficult breed to train and you can see the energy of Sonic. Maybe the adopting family didn't have the skills to deal with a dog like this, it wasn't a good match.

She looks like my Maremma.

She Reminds me of ours Pyrenees, Lily. Her history reminds me of Lily's she was only a little over a year old when the rescue took her in. Lily had a litter before the rescue got her. She we so skinny and extremely shy. Lily been in our family for 4 and a half years now. Her confidence level is miles ahead of when she first came with us.

Great Pyrenees can be an excellent breed for specific living situations, but I caution people to do their research and not jump on the Pyrenees bandwagon just because the breed is popular right now. They're true sheepdogs, so the night-time patrolling/barking, hole digging, and massive amounts of shedding can really be too much for a lot of people. The amount of leaves and dirt alone mine brings in from outside on her fur requires quite a bit more vacuuming and sweeping each week!

@@gasstationpeanuts1814 great points thank you . People need to count the cost. Not even animals want to be rejected. 👍

Yes. She breaks my heart. I hope the hold that’s been placed is true and they come and make her life great!

That's amazing! I see too many rehoming of senior pets because of that reason. I hope that there's more people like your family out there. I know I would do the same.

Yes. Poor girl was so sad. Unloved, just used to make money for greedy people. I think she probably also recently had puppies and was pining for them. I really hope she finds a good, knowledgeable, loving home.

@@Pythonaria It def looks like she may have had another litter very recently. She has had her puppies taken away multiple times I imagine, and I think that would just crush about any person or animal. I sure do hope and pray she will live out the rest of her days surrounded by love and laughter. Maybe, just maybe, someone can help her have hope again. Her story really touched me, and we all know breeders are doing the same thing with other dogs, but just seeing the end result of a life of breeding is something I wish more ppl would see. I would hope it would deter more ppl from buying. I’ve never purchased a dog or cat from a breeder. And after seeing her, I think it’s the right decision to make.

It's what I thought, she's missing her puppies...There's been no "natural" weaning from any of them.

bitches miss their pups when they are taken too soon. it's cruel and traumatic. This poor Warrior needs lots of little little ones in her new family for her to nurture.

This breaks my heart

That is how I adopted my rescue dog . Two previous family returned her because she was not good with young children . She was the perfect dog for us . She was a senior dog and she lived with us for 5 wonderful years .

Not all dogs can tolerate little noisy children.

I have offered to adopt a dog (Nona saved by No Dogs Left Behind) from the same situation, found in horrendous shape. IDK if I'll get her it's up to NDLB, but I can't think of a more worthy rescue than from the Asian meat market. Im glad you didn't give up on her. I currently have a ranch in Texas and save slaughter bound horses, mostly retired law enforcement horses who don't deserve that after working so hard. They're hands down THE BEST, up for anything you ask, give you their all, horses I've ever had, worth so much more than their price per pound.

I also have a rescue horse that was a 1 now she is a happy horse

@@jessieratcliff3824 Rescues of any species are the best. Like they understand they got a second chance.

I want that sweet Rottie!

Thanks for sharing your story. I really enjoyed it. Some outfits have an absolutely ridiculous adoption contract. And I'm talking about HORSES! I can't imagine what it could be with dogs! I was looking for a Doberman, as my old dog was dying. Slowly. I couldn't get the email sent before each dog was gone . My insurance agent asked if I had tried ****** Facebook page . No, but i will now! This beautiful dog i saw had just been listed that very day - and I contacted, yes its still available and- she had been posted a year earlier, to the day. I got a Doberman. In a white fur coat. Livestock Guardian Dog. Shes perfect. Im sure the dog(s) you adopted are the luckiest dogs ever. Thanks again for the beautiful story you shared. ❤

Wow she knows how to capture her favorite human.

they're such derpy goofballs. Great family dogs!

Yes! Go have a happy life Sonic. You deserve it!

Rocky truly is an angel😇🌌🙌🙏❣

Wow nine months, mine took about a week. Then she had me trained😂, I miss that cat.

Mine took four years before I was allowed to pet her... Now she is my little cuddlebug

I do too. I hope he has a loving forever home with thar lady.

He looks pretty happy, no matter what! Such a beautiful dog. I think he landed in the right spot.

It was a blessing in disguise that Sonic was returned because the universe has chosen the perfect mom for him and that’s Cynthia.

Dryland mushing on scooters works for Mals.

Nothing like a new dog to lessen the pain! My husband and I have had 10 in our 30 yr marriage. Mostly huskies. One Malamute. The Malamute got us skijoring which is awesome!

I have a rescue husky named Sapphire too. She was about a year and a half when we got her and we were her 4th home. I didn't Change her name bc I thought it would be hard for her to learn a new name with all the other changes. It took her 9 or ten months before she let her guard down and u could see she knew she was going to stay this time and be loved. She's going to be 11 next year.

Me too.

Being owned by cats is such a lovely expression right to the point. Well done letting her do her own thing.

I see now that I had it backwards. Yes, everything makes more sense once we realize that the cat is our owner.

I had a cat who didn't want to be held. I waited on her. After a few years she let me hold her, loosely, as long as she could get down.

@@ccbarr58 Right. The cat was using you to give her a view from a higher angle and probably for some relaxing massage and scratching.

Wow. I am bawling. Your story touched my heart. Actually, you touched my soul. You are truly an angel! Pets need time. Sometimes, they need more time than people allow. This YOU understand wholeheartedly! You held on. You hung in and you didn’t give in. Your older cat had a friend to his end and you have someone there for you now. It took years, you achieved the highest honor! Thanks for sharing. As I shared your story with my husband, I couldn’t stop myself from crying in pride of your and for your courage in waiting as long as it takes! Never give up! Never give in! This is you! Thanks for being a life vest for animals. You matter so much to so many. ❤

thank you! and not just me. The entire staff and volunteers at the shelter are AMAZING!

It does get you. I was a volunteer for many years, walking dogs. I loved doing it but eventually had to give it up. I'd be sobbing, trying to drive home. Told myself this has got to stop...some wonderful memories though.

It’s therapeutic for sure!

I agree. He got out for a bit, with the first outfit. Had a good time. Came back, and found the right fit. This dog seems pretty resilient. Lucky dog.

It is a special treat to see a person try different things and just be big enough a spirit to keep learning how to do it better. What ever *it* is.

It also seems like Chica was overbred and dumped when her monetary value dropped.

My Maremma does the paw thing too! 😊