Heartbroken family has to take beloved dog to shelter in PA. Now Zuma needs a home
A sweet dog is back in a familiar place in Philadelphia due to depressing circumstances regarding his adopted family.
Zuma — originally named Duke — was plucked from an abusive environment when he was a baby after an injury caused the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Animal Law Enforcement to step in, the shelter said in a Dec. 16 Facebook post.
“You may remember Zuma. The last time we posted him his name was Duke,” the shelter said. “He had come to our shelter after being rescued by our Animal Law Enforcement as a mere puppy. Allegedly, a child in his original home had gotten mad and kicked him in the head, leaving him with a permanent head tilt.”
Luckily, a family saw his story and immediately took to the spunky pup.
“Shortly after sharing his story, Zuma was adopted. He lived in a home with a family who loved him dearly and they did everything right. But sadly, they could not keep him due to medical complications, as much as they tried. They were heartbroken,” the shelter said.
In the comment section, the shelter confirmed it was the family, not Zuma, who was experiencing medical complications.
“So once again Zuma is back in our care. And he is just as lovely as he was his first time around,” the shelter continued. “We hope he doesn’t wait long for his next chapter. Everything still rings true - he is incredibly sweet, loves people, and can live with kids, other dogs, and even cats.”
Zuma still is a young dog and ready to learn new things, his pet profile said. He loves other dogs, going on walks and being next to his favorite people.
Folks in the comment section expressed their love for the happy dog and for the family who adopted him first.
“Zuma has been through so much, yet his sweetness shines through it all,” one account said. “That little head tilt only adds to his charm—like he’s constantly listening to your every word. Here’s to finding this resilient, loving pup a forever home where he can keep spreading joy!”
“I hope you find an amazing forever home Zuma!” another expressed. “My heart breaks for the family that loved him but couldn’t keep him. Thank you for loving him even if it was only for a little while.”
For more information on Zuma and other animals, visit the shelter’s website.
This story was originally published December 17, 2024 at 5:51 PM with the headline "Heartbroken family has to take beloved dog to shelter in PA. Now Zuma needs a home."