Lewis Jiminez adopted Titus as an 8-month-old pet from the Austin Animal Middle in 2013, by no means imagining that destiny would drive 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 capable of undertake Titus once more. Fortunately, he hadn’t been adopted by anyone else whereas Jiminez looked for reasonably priced housing that may permit Titus to come back 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 Fb, Austin Animal Middle says,
“These photos proper right here make our hearts so blissful.
Titus has been with us for 4 months. His household was compelled to give up him as a result of issues with their condominium advanced, however they’ve been transferring mountains to deliver 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 depart with out him. That 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 images, happiness is an understatement for this second. ?❤️”
One among Jiminez’s neighbors resented sharing an condominium 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. However the state of affairs 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 response to TODAY. Whereas Jiminez didn’t witness the incident, he believes Titus was attempting to guard his grandson.
Anxious about being evicted, Jiminez did the very last thing he ever imagined – he returned Titus to the Austin Animal Middle. Throughout Jiminez’s repeated visits to Titus within the shelter, he saved promising Titus that he would come again for him at some point — he solely hoped he can be in time. Fortunately, Austin Animal Middle has a 97.9 p.c reside launch fee, so there was little likelihood of Titus being euthanized; the one concern was that he can be adopted earlier than Jiminez might change his residing state of affairs.
In late February, Jiminez and his girlfriend discovered an reasonably priced home to hire that wanted fixing up – one thing Jiminez does for a residing. Austin Animal Middle spokesperson Jennifer Olohan informed TODAY:
“Titus obtained a number of love right here on the shelter from workers and volunteers. He went on common walks, performed with toys, and obtained a number of treats. Information of Titus’ reunion unfold by means of the shelter fairly rapidly and there have been tears from everybody.”
Jiminez is immensely grateful to have Titus again. He informed TODAY:
“Animals are our household. He’s residence. He’s residence, and he’s blissful.”
We’re so glad their story had a cheerful ending!
(H/T: TODAY)
