Lewis Jiminez adopted Titus as an 8-month-old pet from the Austin Animal Heart in 2013, by no means imagining that destiny would power him to return the pup in November of 2017 over a dispute with a landlord.
On February 25, Jiminez lastly discovered new housing that allowed Pit Bulls and he was in a position to undertake Titus once more. Fortunately, he hadn’t been adopted by anyone else whereas Jiminez looked for inexpensive housing that might enable Titus to return house once more. Shelter workers, who had watched Jiminez repeatedly go to Titus throughout his keep, had been delighted to see the 2 lastly reunited for good.
In a put up on Fb, Austin Animal Heart says,
“These footage proper right here make our hearts so joyful.
Titus has been with us for 4 months. His household was pressured to give up him because of issues with their condo advanced, however they’ve been transferring mountains to convey him house ever since.
Titus has been stressed on the shelter and customarily having a tricky time. His household would come go to him, however we will’t think about the heartbreak for them or him each time they needed to depart with out him. That they had raised him from puppyhood; they had been the one household he’s ever identified.
Yesterday was the day we’ve all been ready for. With new housing in place, Titus’ dad got here to take him house. And as you’ll be able to see from the pictures, happiness is an understatement for this second. 😍❤️”
Considered one of Jiminez’s neighbors resented sharing an condo constructing with a Pit Bull and repeatedly complained to administration. Jiminez had even resorted to strolling Titus at 4 am when no person was round. However the scenario got here to a head in November when Jiminez’s 10-year-old grandson took Titus for a stroll and met the problematic neighbor, the place Titus “nipped the neighbor’s finger” in line with TODAY. Whereas Jiminez didn’t witness the incident, he believes Titus was attempting to guard his grandson.
Nervous about being evicted, Jiminez did the very last thing he ever imagined – he returned Titus to the Austin Animal Heart. Throughout Jiminez’s repeated visits to Titus within the shelter, he stored promising Titus that he would come again for him sooner or later — he solely hoped he could be in time. Fortunately, Austin Animal Heart has a 97.9 % dwell launch charge, so there was little likelihood of Titus being euthanized; the one concern was that he could be adopted earlier than Jiminez may change his dwelling scenario.
In late February, Jiminez and his girlfriend discovered an inexpensive home to hire that wanted fixing up – one thing Jiminez does for a dwelling. Austin Animal Heart spokesperson Jennifer Olohan advised TODAY:
“Titus obtained plenty of love right here on the shelter from workers and volunteers. He went on common walks, performed with toys, and obtained plenty of treats. Information of Titus’ reunion unfold by the shelter fairly shortly and there have been tears from everybody.”
Jiminez is immensely grateful to have Titus again. He advised TODAY:
“Animals are our household. He’s house. He’s house, and he’s joyful.”
We’re so glad their story had a cheerful ending!
(H/T: TODAY)
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