Even though it may not seem like it, being a pup is no easy job.

This is especially true for those dogs who are less fortunate. Some of them are forced to live out their days on the harsh and cold streets, while others end up in stressful shelters.

Although shelter staff try their best to make their furry friends comfortable, they can only do so much. With animal shelters often being loud and overwhelming, many animals become so anxious that they develop depression.

This is the reality for Rascal.

Is There Something Wrong With Me?

After being abandoned by an Orange County rescue at a boarding facility in Rowland Heights, California, Rascal has had a tough time.

For the past two years, he has been living in a kennel, longing for the day when a loving family would notice him and give him a new home. Sadly, that day never came.

With limited options, the shelter planned to send Rascal along with other pups to a local shelter, where his future would be uncertain.

Fortunately, Samantha Redline founded Kennel Eviction Rescue (KER), a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and caring for neglected animals. She took Rascal in and has been working tirelessly to find him a forever home.

Taking It Slow

After only a few days, one woman noticed Rascal and started working with him. They even had a few home introductions with a professional trainer.

“Everything seemed to be going well at first. She was following a crate training schedule and had even bought him a flirt pole to help him burn off some energy,” Redline shared in an interview.

The home was perfect for Rascal. The woman even took him hiking, and they spent an entire day together. Unfortunately, Rascal’s world came crashing down when KER received a message from the adopter saying she simply didn’t have time for him.

“It surprised us because Rascal settles better than any of our other dogs and likes to sit with you. He can be really playful and enjoys chasing toys, especially on the flirt pole, though he’s less interested in toys alone. He’s a great hiking partner and walks well. He makes an excellent companion,” she said.

Since being returned to the shelter, Rascal hasn’t shaken the feeling of disappointment. On his first day back, he paced around his kennel, waiting for someone to pick him up.

He even started barking, something he never did before.

Hoping to find a forever home for this sweet boy, the shelter finally took him to TikTok and shared his story.