Sharky, the little Joburg puppy with a smile like no other, has found his forever home at long last after no one applied to adopt the poor pooch. Needless to say, his smile is even bigger these days!
Johannesburg, South Africa (30 August 2024) — The shark that barks, little Sharky the puppy with a smile like no other, has found his forever home at last!
It was “the best news ever” for the Pet Empowerment in Townships Johannesburg team, who, with great determination and commitment, had been sharing Sharky’s search for a family to call his own.
A young pup who was welcomed into their care earlier this year, Sharky was introduced to the world at the end of June. Although many people part of the PET community rallied behind Sharky (and were a part of his naming process), finding a home wasn’t easy for the toothy pup. In fact, no one had even applied the last time we checked in on Sharks.
Many long weeks would go by, with Sharky waiting in anticipation while being fostered at doggy daycare.
However, Sharky’s story took a wonderful turn when Caryn Kotze decided that the playful pup with loads of personality would be a perfect addition to her family (which includes another rescue from PET, Phonix the pooch).
Few things warm our hearts quite as much as happy tails like this. If you’re feeling inspired to change the life of a dog in need, you can check PET out here.
Meanwhile, in other stories where a dog in need of a forever home has stolen the internet’s hearts, Mr Gooby, the SPCA Randburg’s longest resident, has been on many Joburger’s minds. Now, all he needs is one family to welcome him into their home and hearts!
Sources: PET Johannesburg
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