Annie the Smiling Dog Waits Nearly Two Years for a Forever Home

At the Patty Baker Humane Society in Naples, Florida, an 8-year-old mixed-breed dog named Annie has become known for one irresistible trait: she smiles at everyone who passes her kennel. For nearly two years, Annie has waited patiently for a family to take her home, yet despite her efforts, she continues to be overlooked.

Stephanie Lewis, COO of the humane society, described Annie as a senior dog with endless affection to give. “She has a smile that lights up any room and a heart overflowing with love,” Lewis told Newsweek . Staff members say her joyful nature is impossible to miss, and they highlight her as fun-loving, affectionate, and full of life. But while shelter workers adore her, visitors continue to pass her by.

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