Dog refused to budge from house’s front door for weeks after owners moved and abandoned him
Dogs are very loyal and rely on their owners to provide for and protect them. So, when an owner abandons their dog, it is heartbreaking. What makes it even worse is that even though they have been abandoned, many dogs continue to wait for their owner to return.
Cupid is a perfect example of one of these dogs that refused to give up on his owner.
Cupid is abandoned by his family
From Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Cupid was left behind by his family after they moved. Finding himself alone, he refused to give up on his former owners, even though they left him behind.
Instead of moving on and living on the streets as many strays do, the loyal dog had been hanging out on the front porch of his former home.
Janine Guido makes it her mission to help Cupid
That is where Janine Guido, the founder of Speranza Animal Rescue, found Cupid after she traveled to the area after learning of his plight. Once she arrived, she tried to get ahold of Cupid, but he would always run back to the porch in an attempt to get inside.
Guido could see that the dog was very scared.
Unfortunately, for Cupid, the family he trusted the most was no longer there, and he had no idea they had left him for good. Guido made it her mission to win the dog’s trust and try to get him the help he needed.
She continued to return to the neighborhood and, ultimately, she was able to win his trust. They became friends!
Guido posts about Cupid
Guido posted about the ordeal and her disappointment with Cupid’s former owners on Speranza Animal Rescue’s Facebook page:
“This is what your dog does when you move out and leave him behind … I got a call this afternoon regarding your dog. That has been roaming around Harrisburg since you moved out. And more often than not he was seen lying on your porch. When I got there your dog was eating out of a dumpster. And when I tried to approach your dog he took off to his safe place.
“When I approached your doorstep, your dog frantically jumped up and scratched at the door — begging for you to let him in. Your dog then bolted once again and ran down alleys. Away from me — the stranger trying to help him.
“The next time I approached your dog on the porch, he sat there. He wasn’t interested in my food. He wasn’t interested in me. He wanted back inside your house. He once again clawed at your door, but no one was there to let him in. I spoke to your dog, and he would bark at me and yet again took off down the street. The next time he came back to your porch, I spoke to him and told him I’m here to help. Help to get him off the streets.
“At that moment it, was like your dog understood. He didn’t bolt. He walked up to me and sat down. Allowing me to leash him. I cried as I put your dog into my car. And even though I probably sounded crazy, I explained to your dog what was going on the whole ride home: ‘I’m so sorry you were let down. But I hope you realize we are here to help. And you will never be left alone again. Welcome to the Family, Cupid.’”
Speranza Animal Rescue
The staff at Speranza Animal Rescue quickly fell in love with Cupid and were determined to find him a new home. He is currently in rehab, but the rescue has already received over 50 applications from people looking to adopt him.
For more information on how you can adopt a dog in need of a good home, just like Cupid, visit the rescue’s Facebook page.
You can find a video with more on Cupid’s heartbreaking journey below.
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