Imagine bunking in a noisy dog kennel for a week.
Sounds tough, right?
Now, let’s ratchet that up: How about 400 days in that environment?
That’s the staggering stretch of time that Queen, an irresistibly sweet terrier mix, had to endure at the Great Plains SPCA in Merriam, Kansas.
Even though she was as lovable as a dog could be, she kept getting overlooked.
But then Scott Poore, a dedicated animal activist, entered the scene and decided it was high time Queen found her forever home.
Scott isn’t just a casual dog enthusiast.
He’s the real deal, running an organization called “Mission Driven.”
This group works tirelessly to raise both funds and awareness for animal shelters that are packed to the rafters with pets in need.
Scott’s heartstrings were tugged when he heard about Queen’s spiraling morale, which was caused by her extended shelter stay.
Simply put, he couldn’t look the other way.
When Scott met Queen, it was love at first tail wag.
He was so enamored with her that he couldn’t contain his excitement, declaring, “Queen is the most affectionate lovable dog I probably have ever worked with.”
It wasn’t just empty talk; Scott wanted to make a statement loud enough for prospective adopters to hear.
So, he did something that made everyone’s jaws drop: he packed his bags and moved right into Queen’s kennel.
Now, this wasn’t just for a quick photo-op.
Scott was committed to sharing his life with Queen until someone stepped up to adopt her.
He brought some basic necessities and cozy bedding to make their shared space more comfortable.
His extraordinary effort paid off.
After seven nights of bunking with Queen, the perfect family walked through the shelter doors to adopt her!
You might be wondering how long Scott was prepared to live in the dog kennel.
Well, he had braced himself for a long haul.
“I honestly did not know if I was going to be there 24 hours or a month, but I was prepared to do either,” he candidly shared.
Scott also conceded that spending “seven nights in an animal shelter is quite a long time, I have to admit.”
And let’s talk about the sleep factor, or the lack thereof.
Scott wasn’t just casually hanging out; he was in the thick of it, noise and all.
Sleeping in a kennel isn’t exactly like crashing in a five-star hotel.
As Scott put it, “Between all the animals barking and Queen every hour on the hour waking me up with her rope toy wanting to play,” he barely managed to catch some z’s.
Just when you might think this story couldn’t get any better, it does!
A father and son duo from the Kansas City area heard about Queen and her unique roommate.
Touched by the tale, they decided they had to be the ones to give Queen her dream home.
So, after all of Scott’s sleepless nights and Queen’s 400-day wait, they found the match they had both been longing for.
Scott was elated and couldn’t be more grateful to Queen’s new family.
“I just want to thank them for opening up their home and their hearts for such an incredible dog who deserves a long life in a loving home,” he warmly stated.
“I had the pleasure of meeting the father and the son and it’s going to be a perfect home for them and for Queen. It’s a win-win for both sides.”
You might be asking, “Why didn’t Scott just adopt Queen himself?”
His answer is practical and heartfelt: “I can’t adopt every animal that I help because then I will have 1,000 animals in my house.”
Scott knows his mission extends beyond just one animal.
“What helps me get through the emotional side of my work is I move very quickly to the next animal [who] needs my help,” he explained.
So here’s to unsung heroes like Scott—true champions for those without a voice, willing to go not just the extra mile, but the extra 400 days, to ensure a happy ending for animals like Queen.
Thank you, Scott!
Watch the incredible duo for yourself in the video below.
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