A dog in Florida has found a forever home after its prior owners struggled to take care of her. (Humane Society of Tampa Bay)
Tampa, Fla.
A loving dog has found herself a loving new forever home just in time for the holidays.
According to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Cleo is a resilient dog who went through a lot to get where she is today.
She arrived at the shelter underweight but full of love last month.
The shelter team said her previous family loved her very much and did everything they could to care for her, but after facing unimaginable hardships they had to surrender her so she could get the help she needed.
Cleo arrived at the Humane Society underweight and her ribs were visible, but her spirit was anything but broken, the team said.
“This sweet girl radiates happiness and love, showing us all what true resilience looks like. She’s now on the mend here getting the nourishment and medical care she deserves,” the shelter shared in November.
The animal care team said she was looking for a forever family as she recovered and this week that day came.
Cleo went home with her new family on Monday.
“She was very gentle, and you could see she knew how to play well with kids. She was considered “high energy,” but my daughter managed to tire her out before the adoption was finished,” Cleo’s adopted family said. “Both she and the kids would be plenty entertained and active together. Cleo is gorgeous.”