Isolation can dim even the brightest of spirits. No matter how lively or outgoing a soul may be, being constantly overlooked can slowly wear them down. Sadly, that’s the heart-wrenching story of Rex, a sweet Chihuahua mix who spent nearly three years in a California shelter—waiting, and waiting, for someone to choose him.
After 1,000 days with no luck, Rex stopped doing the one thing that used to bring him joy: greeting people with hope in his eyes. Instead, he curled up in the back of his kennel and shut down.
Rex Had Nearly Given Up On Finding A Home
Rex’s journey began when he was saved from a high-kill shelter by The Vanderpump Dog Foundation in Los Angeles, California. He’d previously been labeled as a troubled dog with behavior issues, which nearly cost him his life. But thanks