The cuddly creature had been taken in before, but due to the difficulty in taking care of it, its previous owner had returned it. For several months, no one was willing to take a chance on it until it ultimately found someone who did.
The Humane Rescue Alliance, a rescue group in the United States, was determined to help Fiona despite her health issues. The team strongly believes in not giving up on the animals they save. Fiona was showing signs of a condition called Crushing Syndrome, which included hair loss, frequent urination, expensive medication needs, and a protruding stomach. Despite her health issues, she still appeared to be an attractive option for families looking to adopt a dog. Although she was adopted in January, she unfortunately returned to the shelter in August. Nevertheless, the volunteers did not give up hope and continued their efforts to find her a loving home.
Monica Whitaker’s little girl, Myanni, had a strong desire to have a pet cat. However, upon seeing Fiona, they were apprehensive about her being pregnant. When the woman in charge of the adoption process inquired about it, they responded with a negative. But as she elaborated on Fiona’s unique and delicate needs, they realized that caring for her was going to be quite a challenge and a major hurdle to adopting her.
A volunteer gave Myanni a slice of cheese to shred and offer to Fiona once she responded. The young girl then kneeled down to pet the dog. Despite her mother’s concerns, Myanni gave the entire slice of cheese to Lady in hopes of making her happy instantly. When Myanni decided to take the puppy home, her mother became emotional due to her older son’s experience with rejection. He was involved in an accident at six years old that left him with a speech impediment and intellectual disability, which Monica understood firsthand.
Knowing Fiona’s history, she decided to bring home a charming canine instead of a feline companion. After four months of being part of the animal Rescue group, everyone was saddened by the departure of the fluffy pup. Luckily, Fiona found solace in her new home as Monica’s eldest son took her out for daily strolls and let her lounge on the couch. Soon enough, she became the household’s new alpha and took over Myanni’s role.