After being rescued from the streets, this adorable dog found himself at Argentina’s El Arca Animal Partido de Mar Chiquita, where volunteers were immediately captivated by his charming personality. Among the volunteers, Silvia Ferreyra stands out as particularly drawn to the dog. Despite the dog’s friendly nature, he is often overlooked by prospective adopters because of his age.
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Pakita’s situation seems dire as he spends his days locked in a kennel, which leads to loneliness, withdrawal, and significant weight loss due to his refusal to eat. Volunteers at El Arca Animal Partido de Mar Chiquita are deeply troubled by his condition. Despite their constant efforts for two years, they had difficulty finding him a place to live. They turned to social media, intending to share his photo and bio on Facebook, but met with resistance as Pakita trembled and retreated into the corner, making it difficult to get his photo.
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Then a miracle happened!
“Immediately, we received a message from a woman saying that the dog belonged to her son and that she was looking for him!” Ferreyra told The Dodo.
Ariel Naveira resigned herself to the fact that Pakita would never return to her after all this time. However, her hopes were unexpectedly revived when her mother saw the Facebook post about Pakita. Although she can’t believe it, Ariel decides to visit the shelter the next day, just in case. When the volunteers took Pakita out and showed her to Ariel, she immediately recognized him. Pakita, on the other hand, seems hesitant and uneasy at first as she sniffs around, but eventually, realization dawns on her, and she is reunited with Ariel, creating a touching moment captured on video .
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Pakita fell to the floor in joy, her tail wagging eagerly as she waited for her favorite person to come into the world. Despite two years of separation, he immediately recognized her familiar scent, face, and touch. The moment he finally arrived after all that waiting was like a dream come true for both Pakita and Ariel. The bond they share is unbreakable, and their reunion is a heartwarming testament to the eternal connection between humans and their beloved pets.