He had been waiting for 9 years. The moment he realized his time had finally come, he was ecstatic.

Tito, a shelter dog, was overwhelmed with sadness after being ignored by prospective adopters for over nine years. Although Tito wasn’t on a kill list, being at a no-kill shelter called Noah’s Kennel, it didn’t translate to happiness for him. Tito had grown so despondent that he didn’t want to leave his kennel, convinced that he was unlovable.

Despite Tito’s despair, the shelter staff didn’t give up on finding him a forever home. Their efforts finally paid off when a compassionate woman named Carmen visited the shelter with the intention of adopting him.

The shelter employees were overjoyed by this unexpected turn of events. However, it took a while for Tito to express any sign of happiness. The most important thing, though, was that Tito was finally going to a forever home, which meant he would never have to feel alone again.

You can witness Tito’s joy in the video below. It serves as a heartwarming reminder of the profound impact a loving home can have on the life of a shelter animal. Share this touching story with your family and friends to spread the message of love and hope for all shelter animals.