When a group of canines arrived at The Little Guild in West Cornwall, Connecticut, from the overcrowded Habersham County Animal Shelter in Georgia, one dog immediately stood out. Her name was Jodi, and shelter staff could tell she was special right from the start.

Upon speaking with the Habersham County shelter manager, they learned that everyone in Georgia thought so too.

“Jodi meant a lot to the workers and volunteers from their shelter,” explained The Little Guild staffer, Kelsey Turick. “Volunteers were moved to tears when they learned we were going to take Jodi in and find her a home!”

Jodi’s story is both heart-warming and heart-wrenching. She had been surrendered to a shelter in Georgia after spending seven loving years with her family. The staff at The Little Guild could see that she was scared and didn’t understand what was happening or why her family had left her.

“Jodi was terrified when she initially arrived and simply wanted to go home,” Turick said.

Since then, Jodi has gradually grown more at ease in her new surroundings and has formed strong bonds with employees and volunteers. She’s learned to trust her new pals, allowing her wonderful personality to shine through, making everyone fall even more in love with her.

“She has a wonderful attitude and is always eager to be around people,” Turick added. “She enjoys playing catch outside, but she also enjoys snuggling up beneath a blanket with you. Despite being an elderly lady, she’s full of vitality and loves her regular walks. She’s truly a wonderful companion who means a great deal to us.”

It’s truly remarkable that Jodi hasn’t found her forever home yet, especially considering her fantastic qualities. She gets along well with other dogs, cats, and children, and her greatest desire is to spend time with her loved ones.

There’s already been some adoption interest, and a family is waiting to meet her, so perhaps Jodi’s search for a home will come to a happy end soon.

Jodi’s true family is out there somewhere, and her friends in both Connecticut and Georgia can’t wait for them to find her.