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gab13by13

(21,408 posts)
Mon Apr 11, 2022, 10:06 PM Apr 2022

Remember when no one showed up for dog's adoption party?

PEOPLE.COM
PETS
Luke the 5-year-old rescue dog is now living in a loving home after no one showed up to his Valentine's Day-themed adoption party
By Kelli Bender
April 11, 2022 05:14 PM

stood up dog finds love

CREDIT: BATTERSEA DOGS AND CATS HOME
Luke the rescue dog has finally found love.

In February, the 5-year-old shelter pup from Kent, England, earned the title "heartbreaker" when he made headlines for getting stood up at his Valentine's Day-themed adoption party. Before the poorly-attended event, Luke had spent over 200 days at the Battersea Brands Hatch shelter.

Luke's story of being unlucky in love touched many who felt "shattered," according to a release from Battersea, about the dog throwing a party where nobody came. News of the pup's bad luck spread worldwide, leading Battersea Brands Hatch to receive mountains of mail from Luke's growing fanbase. Many of the dog's admirers sent him toys, handwritten love notes, donations, and letters expressing their interest in bringing the canine home.

Karl and Jill Kendrick of Derbyshire, England, were among the many who inquired about adopting Luke home after learning that the dog got stood up at his Valentine's Day adoption party. After learning about the Kendricks, Battersea Brands Hatch found that the couple, and their two daughters, would make the ideal forever family for Luke.

I will see if I can get a pic.

https://people.com/pets/dog-stood-up-at-adoption-party-adopted/

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Remember when no one showed up for dog's adoption party? (Original Post) gab13by13 Apr 2022 OP
Nice! Joinfortmill Apr 2022 #1
I am so glad to hear this! FoxNewsSucks Apr 2022 #2
Luke is loved 🥰 Polly Hennessey Apr 2022 #3
Yes I remember 😢 but I'm so happy for him now!!! ☺️♥️ Raine Apr 2022 #4
I love happy endings MustLoveBeagles Apr 2022 #5
Not great but LakeArenal Apr 2022 #6
Awwwww peggysue2 Apr 2022 #7
Awww! Such a sad Valentine's Day story, but I am so happy he found his forever home. smirkymonkey Apr 2022 #8
 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
8. Awww! Such a sad Valentine's Day story, but I am so happy he found his forever home.
Mon Apr 11, 2022, 11:46 PM
Apr 2022

He just has the sweetest, most soulful little face! Kisses to Luke!

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