Thrown over the fence of a shelter, this dog discovers happiness within a family touched by its history and its familiar air

Buddy has had an extraordinary trajectory. Having suffered a brutal and traumatic abandonment, this dog is now enjoying his new life within a loving family thousands of kilometers away, reported WSMV.

During the summer of 2025, Isabella Forteaged 23 and living in Massachusetts (United States), was shocked by a video that she saw playing on social networks. It showed a man throwing his dog over the fence at a Tennessee shelter. The latter was 1.80 meters high.

The memory of “Dad’s first friend” revived

The young woman was both revolted by this act and touched by the animal's resemblance to the dog from her childhood. This one, who responded to the name of Mileshad been taken in by her father when she was still a little girl.

Miles had unfortunately succumbed to cancer when Isabella Forte was 3 years old. She nevertheless kept a vivid memory of it, that of “ Dad's first friend “.

We need this dog », she said to herself when she saw Buddywhose previous owner had unceremoniously abandoned him at the Giles County shelter (Giles County Animal Shelter). He was later convicted after reporting to the county sheriff's office.

“He never stops smiling”

On August 7, 2025, the quadruped was officially adopted by Isabella Forte. Buddy then made the long journey of nearly 2,000 kilometers between Tennessee and Connecticut, where his adopter was waiting to show him his new home in neighboring Massachusetts.

A year later, the dog is happier than ever with his family. He continues to overcome his traumas, but he is much less shy. According to his mistress, “ he doesn't stop smiling “.