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A woman has shared heartwarming footage of the moment her rescue dog realized he had finally found a forever home after two years in the shelter.
Patrycja from Poland doesn’t know much about Kulek’s life before the shelter, but she could tell whatever came before hadn’t been nice. “He was found wandering in a village,” she told Newsweek. “He has some scars on his face, so he clearly had a rough time, yet he’s always been friendly toward people.”
Patrycja had been looking to adopt a dog after their previous pet, a golden retriever, passed away from old age. “We loved him so much and we were so heartbroken that we realized we can't live without a dog,” she said. “At first we wanted another golden, but we thought we gained some experience of taking care of a senior dog and we talked and decided that we wanted to adopt a senior.”
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While choosing to adopt any dog is commendable, taking on a senior one is especially welcome given that, according to the ASPCA, just 25 percent of senior dogs in their care end up being adopted, compared to 60 percent of younger dogs and puppies.
When Patrycja first met Kulek at her local shelter, the plan was to simply take him for a walk and “get to know him.” It was an initially tricky encounter.
“At first, he pulled on the leash a lot and didn't pay any attention to us, but the ladies from the shelter let us take him to a special park where they walk their dogs,” Patrycja said. “After eating a few treats and a bit of getting to know each other, Kulek started cuddling with us. He put his head on our laps and looked straight into our eyes, and there was no turning back.”
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After just 15 minutes in the park, Patrycja and her partner decided to end Kulek’s two-year wait for a forever home. They adopted him that same day. They have been inseparable ever since.
“His favorite hobby is definitely eating,” Patrycja said. “We’ve experimented with different toys and games, but he’s only interested if there’s food involved. He loves puzzle toys that hold treats, but aside from those, he’s happiest when he’s getting his armpits rubbed, snuggling with us, or exploring the forest where he can sniff to his heart's content.”
In a video posted to TikTok under the handle @kulekthefoodie, Patrycja shared footage of her senior rescue pup lying out, looking up fondly at his new family.
According to Patrycja, this was the moment he “realized he finally has a loving home after two years in the shelter.” Though he can sometimes get a little impatient with Patrycja while she is trying to work from home, coming over to bark and complain, having Kulek in their lives has made each day a little brighter.
“Kulek is a truly charming and tender little guy,” Patrycja said. “He’s made us realize that if we ever have to limit the number of pets we have, we’ll choose adopted seniors who have been overlooked. No one can express their love and gratitude as beautifully as he does.”
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