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This Dog Was Returned To Shelter, But It Had This Letter
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This Dog Was Returned To Shelter, But It Had This Letter

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Sadly, not all adopted dogs find a forever home. Last September, a family with four kids adopted a 3-year-old brindle boxer mix, called Rhino Lighting (Rhino for short). He lived with the family for a few months, but they took him back to the shelter because they felt that he was a little too active to live with their small children. However, to make Rhino’s next transition easier, one little girl had filled a notebook with a set of instructions and other important information, and it shows how precious their bond actually was.

“Hi, if you are reading this, you must own Rhino now,” the girl started. “He was my puppy. I really hope he is in a good environment. I really miss him. I wish he knew that he was a pretty puppy.”

She then explains how to take care of Rhino. For example, the girl talks about taking him out for a run two or three times each day, bathe him once a month, and, of course, give him lots of love. “Rhino is a good dog and he loves cuddles. Just don’t tease him with treats — he will start to bark like crazy, then you have to just try and calm him.”

While it’s sad that Rhino was taken away from this girl who loved him so much, he only had to spend a weekend inside the shelter. Another family adopted him, and they even took the notebook! “They’re going to keep his name Rhino Lightning,” Deann Shepherd, director of marketing and communications for the Humane Society of Utah, told The Dodo. “They’re going to make sure they give him a bath and daily runs and everything that she said. It’s really cute.”

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    Meet Rhino, a 3-year-old brindle boxer mix who had to go back to the shelter because he was too active for his new family

    He arrived at the Humane Society of Utah with a notebook full of instructions and notes, from a girl who loved him with all her heart

    “Hi, if you are reading this, you must own Rhino now. He was my puppy. I really hope he is in a good environment. I really miss him. I wish he knew that he was a pretty puppy.”

    “Rhino is a really intelligent puppy. He is a very amazing puppy. Rhino needs lots of attention. He loves people.”

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    “Rhino is a good dog and he loves cuddles. Just don’t tease him with treats — he will start to bark like crazy, then you have to just try and calm him.”

    “Rhino is a striped dream,” she continued.” His cheeks make a lot of slobber. Please tell Rhino that I love and miss him every night.”

    “His full name is Rhino Lightning, then your last name. Please don’t rename him.”

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    “He likes sleeping under blankets. Rhino also hates kennels. Sometimes he gets really happy and runs around you.”

    She tried really hard to express herself, but some pages were a bit hard to understand

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    Rhino was lucky enough to be adopted a second time, only a few days after coming back to the shelter

    His new owners took the notebook with them and promised to try to follow all the instructions. They even kept his name!

    It took only a couple of months before Rhino developed a bond with the girl that will last a lifetime

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    varwenea
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want to dismiss/condemn the parents. With 4 kids, chances are they were never quite prepared for the time investment. The poor kid probably cried her eyes out and bravely bucked out and wrote the notebook. Hang on to that fighting spirit and she shall go far in this life. <3 to her and to the dog's new owners

    Weird Theater Geek
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a 13 old girl who had a choice to put down my cat cause she was in a lot of pain I cry my eyes out every night but at least i had achoice

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    Nana
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's horrible that people get a dog and give it away because it's 'too active' people like that shouldn't be allowed to adopt one. But the little girl will surely grow into a dog-loving woman someday 😁

    Luca Valerio
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait a minute: everybody is allowed to make a mistake, and not to realize that they could not handle a too active dog. Who knows: maybe they had only known less active dogs before, or had unexpected financial or organizational trouble. When they realized it, they did the right thing by giving it back so that it could be taken care of properly by somebody who could.

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    Natasha L
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm really thankful for the family who adopted him the second time. This just shows that it's a great idea to do research before you invest in a dog. It'll benefit both you and your pet a lot.

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    varwenea
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want to dismiss/condemn the parents. With 4 kids, chances are they were never quite prepared for the time investment. The poor kid probably cried her eyes out and bravely bucked out and wrote the notebook. Hang on to that fighting spirit and she shall go far in this life. <3 to her and to the dog's new owners

    Weird Theater Geek
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a 13 old girl who had a choice to put down my cat cause she was in a lot of pain I cry my eyes out every night but at least i had achoice

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    Nana
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's horrible that people get a dog and give it away because it's 'too active' people like that shouldn't be allowed to adopt one. But the little girl will surely grow into a dog-loving woman someday 😁

    Luca Valerio
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait a minute: everybody is allowed to make a mistake, and not to realize that they could not handle a too active dog. Who knows: maybe they had only known less active dogs before, or had unexpected financial or organizational trouble. When they realized it, they did the right thing by giving it back so that it could be taken care of properly by somebody who could.

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    Natasha L
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm really thankful for the family who adopted him the second time. This just shows that it's a great idea to do research before you invest in a dog. It'll benefit both you and your pet a lot.

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