RohanA Heart-Melting Picture
The shelter he was living in, is located in Riverhead on Long Island. They had posted a photo which grabbed dog-lovers attention. It exuded Chester with a signboard around his neck, and the image was especially clicked in a manner that could melt anyone’s heart.
Dog With A Message
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‘Why doesn’t anybody want me? I’ve been waiting 5 years. Everyone at the shelter tells me what a good boy I am. So why has no one adopted me? I promised to be good and love my new family. Please maybe you are my new family/ I sit and wait for you to come,’ the message read.
Adopted By A Family From New York
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The picture was an online hit. It had been shared over 6,000 times and people from across the globe inquired about Chester’s adoption. After a few days, a family adopted Chester, who belonged to New York. Once they received a confirmation call from the shelter, they rushed to bring Chester home.
Unique Connection
Chester rushed towards them and exuded his love by licking their faces. Both parties struck a chord with each other. ‘We saw him and we felt connected. It was meant to be, ‘ Adi Dor said; his wife said tears rolled down Adi’s cheeks when he first met Chester.
All Because of Facebook
The two young boys were the most excited. They were delighted by the fact that there was soon going to be an addition to their family. Both eagerly wanted a dog for quite some time. Ms. Stroup said it was all because of Facebook and the pleading message that hung around Chester’s neck.
Social Strategy
The shelter is now a famous site among people, especially who are people searching for pets to adopt. After getting a lot of attention after Chester’s case, the shelter mostly uses it’s Facebook page to help other dogs find new homes and families.
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