Many viewers were moved to tears after a viral video captured a moment showing a shelter dog’s struggle after 400 days in the shelter.
A viral video showing the transformation of a shelter dog, Moose, after 400 days in a shelter is capturing hearts online.
The emotional impact has left many viewers deeply moved.
Moose the Great Dane’s long stay at Benton Franklin Humane society
Moose is a four-year-old Great Dane who arrived at the Benton Franklin Humane Society in July 2022. Weighing 97 pounds, he has spent more than 400 days waiting for a loving home.
On social media, the footage compares Moose’s first day at the Benton Franklin Humane Society in Kennewick, Washington, to how he looks now.
It shows the dramatic change after spending over a year in the facility.
A drastic change in Moose’s behavior over time.
On TikTok, a viral video shared by @juliesaraceno shows Moose’s journey over 400 days at the shelter.
The video shared by volunteer Julie Saraceno shows how Moose’s demeanor has changed over time.
On his first day at the shelter, he was full of excitement and hope.
But after over a year in the shelter, he appeared withdrawn and sad, his energy significantly reduced.
Moose’s transformation is evident in the footage, leaving viewers heartbroken. It showed how shelter life has taken a toll on his spirit.
Julie Saraceno, a dedicated dogwalker, has witnessed Moose’s emotional journey firsthand.
She described how the once eager dog has become more and more grateful for the attention he receives.
“Moose is so happy to see people when they visit, but he’s also sad when they leave,” Saraceno shared with Newsweek.
She believes he is ready to find a permanent home, away from the confines of shelter life.
Heartfelt reactions to the video on social media
The TikTok video quickly went viral and has drawn emotional responses from viewers.
In the footage, many viewers touched Moose’s story and are sharing their hopes that he will soon find a loving family.
One person said: Oh poor baby!! I’d take him but I’m in kc. I love my Danes.
A second wrote: Please can someone take this dog in and thank you and bless and the dog is so cute.
While a third commented: What a beautiful dog!
Another added: What’s so sad is as a large dog their life spans are so much shorter than the smaller dogs . . . And this is how it’s spent
Moose waited for a forever home
Moose is not the only long-term resident at Benton Franklin Humane Society. The shelter has seen other dogs, like Snoopy, who spent 650 days there.
Despite his time at the shelter, Snoopy was eventually adopted by a foster caregiver. He now receives the love and attention he deserves.
Yet Moose, sadly, continues to wait. Moose is an active and intelligent dog who loves physical exercise but also enjoys relaxing on the couch after a busy day.
His ideal home would be one where he is the only pet, although he could live with a small dog or a puppy.
Saraceno explained that Moose’s preference for being the sole pet in a home makes it harder to find the perfect match.
Moose’s story showed the emotional toll that long-term shelter life can have on animals.
While he continues to wait for his forever home, the hope is that his viral video will inspire more people to consider adopting.
Moose deserves a chance at a happy life, and with the right family, his transformation can be complete.
