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People often talk about timing.
Good things come to those who wait is another phrase easily thrown around, which is quite often anger-inducing.
Luckily, that day has finally happened for this lab mix.
This beautiful girl was rescued by Dogwood Animal Shelter in Missouri, abandoned by her previous owners.
Her humans betrayal left a deep scar on the then two-year-old pups soul.
Who knows what else she was subjected to.
Either way, the newest addition to the shelter was anxious, shy, and slow to trust.
At least now she was in a safe environment where she could wait for her forever family.
Little did they know, she would have to wait for a very long time.
It is in a dogs nature to be with humans, in their warm beds or out on adventure.
Yet Ginger was behind the bars, wishing it was her going home.
But she never lost hope.
Not even for seven long years.
Time didnt care that with each passing day shed become a less and less desirable candidate to be adopted.
Once a young dog, Ginger had turned into a senior.
Luckily, animal lovers around her were hopeful too.
In 2020, shelter pet advocate Scott Poore learned about Ginger.
I started telling her story to anyone that would listen.
Well, Scott had become her voice, posting all over social media about her.
He knew there just had to be a person for her.
And he was right!
A lot of people started reaching out, inquiring about Ginger.
As soon as she went home, Ginger started to change.
She felt how loved she was and her sweet personality started to come out.
100 percent, there was a transformation, Beth happily shared in an interview.
She was very skittish and protective at first.
Now she will walk into a new environment with her head held high.
Shes not this fragile shelter dog anymore.
She knows her name and she stands bold with it.
It seems as if she knows it and embraces life fully.
Beth allows her to sleep in her bed a dogs life is too short not to let them.
With Beth, she is a little puppy again.
She is an old girl, but very puppy-like nowadays, Bethshared.
Before adopting Ginger, she was struggling with anxiety, unsure about the future.
Ginger brought much-needed safety and stability, offering comfort in a time of need.
Hey, two owners are better than one!
Ginger and I have definitely grown together.
I feel like when I got her, we were both kids entering adulthood together, Beth pondered.
I think the most important thing Ginger taught me is that its okay to start over.
We are thriving together now.
Soon, she found Beth.
Ginger has gotten her well-deserved happy ending with her beloved Beth.
And while adopting one might seem scary, Gingers story just proves that the adopter receives way more.
I say its a good bargain.
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