At the Niagara SPCA, staff keep a close eye on their kennels with live security cameras. So when one agent glanced at the screen recently, they were startled to see something unusual — one of the kennel doors was slightly open.
Seconds later, a familiar face popped into view.
It was Bugsy, a longtime resident known for her goofy personality and endless charm. She stared straight into the camera, almost as if to say, “Yep, that’s me!”
A mechanical glitch had caused Bugsy’s door to unlock, giving her an unexpected taste of freedom. Unsure what to do first, she bounced in and out of her kennel a few times before racing down to her best friend Kane’s cage, eager to start a playdate.
The security footage captured every second of her “great escape,” from the moment she peeked out to the joyful zoomies that followed.
You can watch that moment here:
When staff arrived, Bugsy happily trotted over, tail wagging so hard it looked like it might take flight. And, true to her sweet nature, she went right back into her kennel the moment she was asked.
Bugsy may not have found her forever family yet, but everyone at the shelter agrees she’s one of the most lovable dogs around.
Unfortunately, her unusual looks have caused adopters to pass her by — but to the people who know her best, her quirks are exactly what make her perfect.
“Bugsy’s adopter is out there,” the SPCA wrote on Facebook. “Maybe someone who sees themselves in her clumsy, silly ways. Behind the buggy eyes and snorts is a super-happy girl who just wants to be loved for who she is.”
For now, Bugsy continues to bring laughter and joy to everyone at the shelter. But her friends know that somewhere out there is the person who will finally see her the way they do — as the funny, affectionate dog she’s always been.
“Everything about her is hysterical,” the shelter shared. “She’s really quite adorable and has the best personality.”
Bugsy is still waiting for her happy ending — and she can’t wait to make her new family laugh every single day.
To help pups like Bugsy get the care they need, you can donate to Niagara SPCA here.
You can inquire about adopting Bugsy here.
