Puppy Charlie, abandoned four times in under a year, finally finds a forever home after 18,400 people rally online

A puppy named Charlie was adopted and returned four times in under a year before finally finding a forever home just before his first birthday. According to Wamiz, Charlie was found wandering the streets alone at just six weeks old and was taken in by Cobb County Animal Services in Georgia, United States.

Four homes, four heartbreaks

Charlie was soon adopted by a family, but his happiness was short-lived — he ended up abandoned on the streets once again, skin and bone, after a dreadful ordeal. The shelter took him in once more and worked hard to help him regain a healthy weight. He was adopted by another family, but they kept him for just a few months before returning him because they were moving house. Then the same thing happened all over again: adopted once more, only for his owners to move away and leave him behind. Despite everything, Charlie kept a gentle and loving nature, craving human company and cuddles above all.

18,400 people rally to help

The shelter posted a video on TikTok sharing his journey, and about 18,400 people shared his appeal to help him find a home. In the comments, the rescue team later posted wonderful news: Charlie has finally been adopted. Staff have asked his new family to keep them updated with news and photos of his new life, and hope the new family will cherish him for the rest of his days, giving him the stability and love he so richly deserves.

Source: Wamiz; footage from Cobb County Animal Services' TikTok video.