Following a lengthy wait, lovable shelter dog Cosmo finally found his forever home with new owner Lisa this month.
Cosmo endeared himself to Shellharbour City Council staff during his nine-month shelter stay and they're rapt the playful American Bulldog is now homed.
"It's heart-warming to see a story like Cosmo's end so happily," Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer said.
"Our team does an incredible job caring for animals in need and helping them find the right homes."
"Every adoption not only changes the life of the animal, but also brings joy to their new family."
Caption: Cosmo finally has a new home. Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council
At first sight, Lisa wasn't sure if Cosmo would be a good match, thinking he was too large and too young, but those thoughts immediately changed as soon she brought him home.
"He's absolutely the perfect dog for me," she said.
"He's fit in perfectly into my life, I didn't think it would happen so quickly. We're like an old couple, we sit on the lounge and watch TV and he's just a lovely dog, he stole my heart."
Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council
Cosmo first arrived at the Shellharbour Animal Shelter in February. "Cosmo's story is a reminder that some dogs just need a little extra time to find the right match," Mayor Homer said.
Lisa says she's already getting her pet door made bigger to make Cosmo more comfortable. "Often with a rescue dog, they are very grateful, when he's walking, he so happy to see people."
"He's just like a best buddy, adoption can open the world for these dogs, but it brings you just as much reward as it brings them."
Cosmo's adoption is also a timely reminder for residents to make sure their pet's details are up to date on the NSW Pet Registry.
This can make all the difference in reuniting with a lost pet. To learn more about responsible pet ownership and view adoptable dogs, visit: shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/adoptadog.
KEY MESSAGES:
• After nine months at Shellharbour Animal Shelter, much-loved American Bulldog Cosmo has found his forever home.
• Shellharbour City Council staff and Mayor Chris Homer say Cosmo's adoption highlights the joy and reward of giving rescue animals a second chance.
• Council encourages residents to visit the dog adoption page to meet other dogs waiting for their own happy ending.
