08/31/2026
🎉 HAPPY ADOPTION FLUFFBALL! 🎉
The little dog who once flinched at every touch has found his family — all the way in New Mexico. ❤️
This is one of those happy endings that means a little extra. Fluffball was found wandering a neighborhood, and shockingly, no one ever came looking for him. Once he was safe with us, we quickly realized just how scared he was.
He was terrified of being touched. He wouldn’t let us pet him, and any quick movement made him flinch like he was afraid he was going to be hit. We’ll never know exactly what happened in his past, but someone had taught this sweet little dog that hands weren’t always safe.
So we gave him time.
We were patient, let him set the pace and tried to show him that he didn’t have to be afraid anymore. He made progress, but it was slow. He had several meet & greets, and each time, the family ultimately decided not to move forward.
Then his people found him… all the way from New Mexico. ❤️
They knew exactly what they were signing up for. They knew Fluffball might not let them touch him. They knew earning his trust could take weeks, months, or longer. And they were willing to give him whatever time he needed.
Because they were so far away, a family member came to meet him first. After meeting Fluffball, she called them and said:
“You have to come get this dog.” 🥹
And they did.
Fluffball packed his bags and headed to New Mexico, and just look at him now. 😭❤️
He wants to be near his family. He cozies up beside them. He sleeps with them. And the little dog who once wouldn’t let us touch him is now allowing pets while hanging out with his people on the couch.
That last part might seem small.
For Fluffball, it’s HUGE.
He didn’t need someone to expect him to change overnight. He needed someone willing to love him exactly where he was and patiently show him that he was safe.
And somehow, those people found him from hundreds of miles away.
Happy adoption, Fluffball! ❤️🏡
You were worth every bit of the wait, sweet boy. Now go enjoy your new life in New Mexico — and all those pets you’re finally learning can feel pretty darn good. 🥹🐾