Tessa’s Second Chance

In the summer of 2016, a small dog was found wandering the streets of Manhattan. The dog, a 10-pound Yorkshire terrier mix, was in bad shape. She was malnourished, covered in fleas, and had a large growth on her leg that made it difficult for her to walk. The dog was taken to the Animal Haven shelter, where she was given the name Tessa.

The shelter staff quickly fell in love with Tessa’s sweet nature and gentle demeanor. Despite her rough start, Tessa was friendly and affectionate with everyone she met. The staff knew that Tessa would make a great pet for someone, but they also knew that she needed medical attention before she could be adopted.

Tessa’s leg was examined by a veterinarian, who determined that the growth was a large, infected tumor. The tumor had to be removed, but the surgery was complicated and expensive. The shelter staff knew that they had to raise money to pay for the surgery, so they started a crowdfunding campaign.

The campaign quickly went viral, and within days, the shelter had raised enough money to pay for Tessa’s surgery. The surgery was a success, and Tessa began her recovery. She was placed in a foster home with a woman named Melissa, who had experience caring for small dogs.

Melissa was amazed by Tessa’s resilience and spirit. Despite everything she had been through, Tessa was happy and playful. She loved to play with toys and snuggle with Melissa on the couch. Melissa knew that Tessa was a special dog and that she deserved a forever home.

After a few weeks of recovery, Tessa was ready to be adopted. The shelter received dozens of applications from people who were interested in adopting her. The staff carefully reviewed each application, looking for the perfect match for Tessa.

One application stood out to the staff. It was from a woman named Rachel, who had recently lost her beloved dog. Rachel had been looking for a new dog to adopt, and she was immediately taken with Tessa’s sweet nature and adorable face.

Rachel and Tessa met at the shelter, and it was love at first sight. Tessa snuggled up to Rachel and licked her face, and Rachel knew that Tessa was the dog for her. She adopted Tessa and took her home to her apartment in the city.

Tessa quickly adjusted to her new home, and she loved exploring her new surroundings. Rachel took her on long walks in Central Park, and Tessa loved meeting other dogs and people. She also loved snuggling with Rachel on the couch and watching TV with her.

Today, Tessa is a happy and healthy dog who has found her forever home. She is no longer wandering the streets of Manhattan, and she has plenty of love and attention from her new family. Her story is a reminder that even the smallest dogs can make a big impact on people’s lives. It also highlights the important work that animal shelters do to save the lives of animals in need.