Social media has shown us that the cat distribution system works in mysterious ways, but the same can be said for dogs, too. Whether they find their way to their forever families on their own or with the help of a rescue, no two dog rescue stories are the same. Every ‘tail’ is worth telling, but Clover’s journey is so moving and inspiring that it deserves its own movie.
There may not be a movie called ‘Clover’s Journey’ yet, but this Border Collie‘s forever family is recording her adoption and healing through videos on her very own TikTok account: @cloverthebordercollie. On June 18, this farm-dog-turned-family-pet took a big step by allowing herself to experience love for the very first time, and it’s safe to say that there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.
@cloverthebordercollie For those who are new, Clover was previously a farm dog who lived outdoors. She doesn’t have the same herding instincts the other dogs had, which is why her owners decided they didn’t want her. So we are starting from scratch and showing her what a loving home looks like 🖤 #rescuedog #rescuedogsoftiktok #abandoneddog #adoptionjourney #straydog #foreverhome #adoptionstory
This is the beginning of Clover’s Happily Ever After! This nervous rescue dog may still be shy and hesitant around her new family, but she’s already come so far since the first day they met. And it’s all thanks to this kindhearted dog mom!
“I just can’t understand why anyone would treat an innocent fur baby this way,” one commenter began. “It hits me so hard. My fur baby is my 3rd child. You’ve got this, Clover.”
The farm dog first arrived at her new home in mid-June after nervously leaving the ranch where she had been mistreated. She wandered into her neighbor’s yard in search of help, but little did she know that she would find her new family there. It didn’t take long before her new and old families reached an agreement, and soon her new life began!
Letting Rescue Dogs Decompress
As heartbreaking as it is to see Clover so shut down, it’s also reassuring to know that she’s in a loving, permanent home that won’t give up on her. She may not know the comfort of dog beds and cuddles yet, but it’s only a matter of time until she’s lounging in luxury like she deserves.
This is a wonderful example of how the best happy endings can still have some bumps in the road. In fact, no dog adoption goes perfectly smoothly, which is why the pros recommend following the 3-3-3 rule. This rule explains how long it may take for a rescue pet to reach certain milestones in their home, though each animal has a journey and timeline as unique as they are.
As Clover’s family is learning firsthand, love and patience pay off!
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