Elderly shelter dog who went viral in heartbreaking adoption video finally gets forever family
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Rescue dog which tries to bring everyone her cuddly toys finally gets adopted
- Peanut, a senior pit bull, gained global attention through a viral video showing her offering stuffed animals to visitors at a Florida dog shelter.
- Despite her affectionate nature and playful demeanour, the seven-year-old dog had been overlooked by potential adopters due to her age.
- Shelter staff at the Humane Society of Broward County noted Peanut's strong attachment to her 'stuffies', which she used for comfort and joy, even taking them on potty breaks.
- The viral video significantly increased her visibility, leading to a family, who already had a canine companion, visiting the shelter with the intention of adopting her.
- Peanut 'fell in love' with her new family and was successfully adopted, with shelter staff remarking that her story proved the right family is always worth the wait.