Lewis Jiminez adopted Titus as an 8-month-old pet from the Austin Animal Center in 2013, by no means imagining that destiny would pressure him to return the pup in November of 2017 over a dispute with a landlord.
On February 25, Jiminez lastly discovered new housing that allowed Pit Bulls and he was in a position to undertake Titus once more. Thankfully, he hadn’t been adopted by anyone else whereas Jiminez looked for inexpensive housing that might enable Titus to return residence once more. Shelter workers, who had watched Jiminez repeatedly go to Titus throughout his keep, had been delighted to see the 2 lastly reunited for good.
In a submit on Facebook, Austin Animal Center says,
“These footage proper right here make our hearts so completely happy.
Titus has been with us for 4 months. His household was pressured to give up him as a result of issues with their condo complicated, however they’ve been transferring mountains to convey him residence ever since.
Titus has been stressed on the shelter and usually having a tricky time. His household would come go to him, however we will’t think about the heartbreak for them or him each time they needed to go away with out him. They had raised him from puppyhood; they had been the one household he’s ever recognized.
Yesterday was the day we’ve all been ready for. With new housing in place, Titus’ dad got here to take him residence. And as you may see from the photographs, happiness is an understatement for this second. 😍❤️”
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One of Jiminez’s neighbors resented sharing an condo constructing with a Pit Bull and repeatedly complained to administration. Jiminez had even resorted to strolling Titus at 4 am when no one was round. But the scenario got here to a head in November when Jiminez’s 10-year-old grandson took Titus for a stroll and met the problematic neighbor, the place Titus “nipped the neighbor’s finger” in accordance with TODAY. While Jiminez didn’t witness the incident, he believes Titus was making an attempt to guard his grandson.
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Worried about being evicted, Jiminez did the very last thing he ever imagined – he returned Titus to the Austin Animal Center. During Jiminez’s repeated visits to Titus within the shelter, he stored promising Titus that he would come again for him sooner or later — he solely hoped he could be in time. Luckily, Austin Animal Center has a 97.9 % dwell launch price, so there was little likelihood of Titus being euthanized; the one concern was that he could be adopted earlier than Jiminez might change his residing scenario.
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In late February, Jiminez and his girlfriend discovered an inexpensive home to hire that wanted fixing up – one thing Jiminez does for a residing. Austin Animal Center spokesperson Jennifer Olohan instructed TODAY:
“Titus got lots of love here at the shelter from staff and volunteers. He went on regular walks, played with toys, and got lots of treats. News of Titus’ reunion spread through the shelter pretty quickly and there were tears from everyone.”
Jiminez is immensely grateful to have Titus again. He instructed TODAY:
“Animals are our family. He’s home. He’s home, and he’s happy.”
We’re so glad their story had a contented ending!
(H/T: TODAY)
