Couple Drives Over 18 Hours To Adopt Shelter Dog From New Orleans

June 4, 2024 Andrea Powell

The Louisiana SPCA recently posted a video on TikTok reducing adoption fees on dogs to help empty several kennels for upcoming renovations.

The shelter shared, "Our Adoption Center will be undergoing construction and we currently have 145 dogs in our care. We will lose 22 of our dog condos leaving us with 22 fewer spaces for the animals. SO - we are reducing adoption fees for animals over 6 months old to FREE!"

@laspca FREE DOGS! Our Adoption Center will be undergoing construction and we currently have 145 dogs in our care. We will lose 22 of our dog condos leaving us with 22 fewer spaces for the animals. SO - we are reducing adoption fees for animals over 6 months old to FREE! #adopt #adoptme #free #freedog #freedogs #foster #laspca #neworleans #rescueanimals #rescuedogs ♬ (How Much Is) That Doggie In The Window - Patti Page

What they didn't expect was for a couple from New Jersey to see the video and drive 20 hours to meet the adoptable dogs. Paige Beal and her boyfriend drove straight through to New Orleans to find their new furry friend. They met several of the dogs but instantly fell in love with Nancy.

The shelter said, "When they met Nancy, they knew she would fit right in and adopted her!" It is clear from the photos posted on Facebook that Nancy is thrilled to have finally met her people. The couple loaded her into the car and headed back to New Jersey.

@laspca After seeing one of our previous TikTok’s, these two hit the road (for 18 hours) and came to our shelter to adopt. We hope they see this one too and know we are very grateful. New Orleans ➡️ New Jersey ➡️ New Home #adopt #shelterdog #shelterpet #shelterpetsoftiktok #shelterdogsoftiktok #roadtrip #newjersey #neworleans #newhome ♬ Roxanne - Instrumental - Califa Azul

Paige shared that Nancy, who has been renamed Nala, is doing well.

This heartwarming story will hopefully encourage other people to adopt. Louisiana SPCA wrote, "Even if you are out of state, you are still welcome here!" They do suggest that people come to meet the dogs in person and make a trip out of it.

Head over to their website to view more adoptable dogs and cats.

Andrea Powell

Andrea Powell is an animal enthusiast who resides in West Michigan. When not writing, she is exploring the great outdoors with her dogs and horses.

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