Shelter's 'Longest Resident' Dog Goes From 'Urgent List to Forever Loved' and We're Crying
Some dogs in shelters get passed over by numerous potential pet parents. Whether adopters are hesitant about the canine's age, size, health, or breed, the unchosen precious pooch ends up waiting for what seems like an endless amount of time to be welcomed into a forever family.
Raven the Pit Bull mix pined for a home to call her own, yet remained at the shelter longer than any other rescue dog. Finally, she got her new leash on life.
@sharing.lov3 From Urgent List, to Forever Loved Raven's journey at the shelter to her freedom ride. Freedom looks so good on you!!! #freedom#dog#adopted#happy#rescue
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In the TikTok from @sharing.lov3, Raven was in a car, clearly enjoying her first taste of freedom after finally being chosen.
"POV You are the shelter's longest resident dog and you just got adopted," the onscreen text read as Raven stuck her head out the car window and joyfully felt the wind on her face.
The video shared how Raven previously tried her best to make herself noticeable to potential adopters, but to no avail.
"For 3 months, Raven jumped in her kennel," the story continued as Raven literally hopped in the air from her small kennel run in the hopes of being seen. "Every day she begged for someone to choose her. But little does she know that the day has finally arrived."
Raven's Meet-and-Greet Turned Into Forever Family
The pretty Pittie had a meet-and-greet scheduled with potential adopters who came quite a distance for the face-to-face introduction.
"Someone just drove 3 hours to come and meet her," the text revealed, with clips of Raven getting to know her potential new mom and canine sibling. The friendly fur baby immediately won them over and they adopted her on the spot.
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Raven made quite an impression on her new pet parents when they first saw her online. They immediately knew she had to become a part of their family.
Though the backseat of the car was already set up with blankets for Raven to have a cozy ride home, the canine cutie opted to sit right up front in her mom's arms with her head out the window.
"From Urgent List to Forever Loved," the caption shared. "Raven's journey at the shelter to her freedom ride. Freedom looks so good on you!"
The social media post provided an update that featured clips of Raven - now named Beryl - in her forever home, playing with her sibling and rolling in the grass.
"We didn't understand why she waited 97 days, but now we do!" the video concluded. "It's because every day was leading her to them."
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This story was originally published May 14, 2026 at 7:10 PM.