10/30/2025
💔 Why Are They Still Waiting? 💔
Some have waited months.
Some have waited years.
And every night, they go to sleep still wondering… “Why not me?”
These aren’t just dogs, they’re souls who’ve been tossed aside, healed, loved again by rescue volunteers, and now wait quietly for someone to finally choose them.
They’ve done nothing wrong.
They’ve been good.
They’ve been patient.
They’ve been hopeful.
Each one of these beautiful souls deserves a chance — a couch, a family, a life outside a kennel. Please take a moment to look at their faces, read their stories, and share them. The right family might just be on your friends list. 🐾
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🌧 Stormie
A 2-year-old blue-nose pit who was dumped like trash at our rescue. Small but mighty, loving and loyal. She never asked for much just someone to see her worth. She’ll fit in anywhere, as long as she’s loved.
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🖤 Myles
Two years ago, we pulled him from a small kill shelter in Arkansas along with his entire family. Everyone found homes except him. Myles is goofy, loyal, and loves kids. He’s watched others drive away to forever homes, tail wagging as they left. He’s still waiting for his turn.
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💔 Hank
Left at a vet clinic with a broken leg his body shattered, but his spirit unbroken. The vet fixed his leg, and we fixed his heart. Two years later, he’s still waiting for someone to notice him.
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🐾 Yappy
Thrown out on the side of the road like he didn’t matter. A kind woman saved him, and now he’s ready to repay that kindness every single day. He adores kids, loves life, and just wants a family to call his own.
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🐶 Kong
Showed up at someone’s house at 4am with his brother likely dumped. He’s been waiting three years. Calm, gentle, amazing with kids, and scared when people yell. He deserves a home full of love and quiet moments not another night wondering if he’ll ever belong.
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🍪 Cookie
Abandoned by squatters left behind with nothing but confusion in her eyes. She’s sweet, loyal, and forgiving. She deserves a family that won’t walk away this time.
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🧡 Bruce
Found wandering a landfill, searching for scraps and help. When rescuers approached, he didn’t run he walked up, wagging his tail, asking for love. That moment broke our hearts. He’s been ready for a family ever since.
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Every one of these dogs is fully vetted, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and heartworm negative.
They’ve been through hell and came out still loving humans still believing that love exists.
Please share this post, open your heart, or message us if you see your new best friend in one of these faces.
Transport is available anywhere in the U.S.
📩 Reach out to us or The Gathering Place Animal Rescue, Sanctuary and Ministry for more information.
Because every one of them deserves a chance to hear, “Welcome home.” 🏡💔
