This heartbroken dog had to be left behind after its owner got terminally ill

Strachan found himself lonely and heartbroken in a shelter around the same time when Don tragically lost his beloved furry companion. The pair were lucky to meet and are helping each other heal their broken hearts.

A heartbroken dog

9-years-old rescue dog Strachan was handed over to the pound by his owner who was, sadly, terminally ill. They cared for the dog deeply and wanted reassurance their beloved pet would find a happy forever home.

Dog rehoming charity Staffie and Strayoffered to help Strachan who was brought to their boarding kennels shortly after.

According to the charity, Strachan was ‘very quiet’ and ‘withdrawn’ when he arrived. He has lived with his owner his whole life and was devastated.

Sophie Vye, manager at Staffie and Stray said:

He seemed to be looking for his old owner and was very disinterested in the team desperately wanting him to be happy.

Luckily, two of their ‘loving and dedicated’ volunteers stepped forward to foster Strachan so that he didn't have to go back to the kennels. It gave the pup a new lease on life, with his cheeky personality finally coming through.

Strachan’s happily ever after

Around the same time, Don, who had adopted a Staffie Cross from Staffie and Stray three years ago, unexpectedly lost his furry companion. Don was ‘absolutely heartbroken.’

When Don first saw Strachan he didn’t hesitate for a moment and offered him a forever home.

Sophie committed:

It seems like this match was meant to be and both boys needed each other after grieving.

The charity believes that both Strachan and Don have helped to heal each other's broken hearts.

The pooch is now living his best life as a pub dog and ‘is settling in great’.

Staffie and Stray admit that it was an ‘incredibly emotional adoption’, with the staff getting teary when waving Strachan goodbye. They couldn’t be happier for him. They hope that Strachan's owner, who ‘was sadly so poorly’, gets to see this somehow and will be comforted to know that his beloved dog found love again.

Sources used:

- Dorset Echo: 'Rescue dog and Bridport owner help heal each other’s broken hearts'

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