After nearly a year at the Kentucky Humane Society, a lovable pup named Hendrix finally thought it was his big day.
The 4-year-old Staffordshire terrier mix had been matched with a potential family, and the final meet-and-greet was scheduled at the Sam Swope Pet Treatment & Lifesaving Center. Hendrix arrived dressed in his best harness, tail wagging, full of excitement — ready to meet the people he hoped would become his forever family.
But as the minutes ticked by, it became clear something was wrong. The family never arrived.
“We waited over 30 minutes, and we never got a call or heard anything,” said Megan Decker, media manager at the shelter. “Hendrix was all smiles, ready to go home. Watching him wait like that and be let down was truly heartbreaking.”
Hendrix came to the shelter in April, transferred from an overcrowded rural facility. Despite his tough start, he quickly became a staff favorite, known for his quirky personality and lovable nature.
“He’s a total goofball,” Decker said. “He snorts like a pig thanks to his short snout, and it makes everyone laugh. His snoring is just as loud — and just as charming.”
A perfect mix of playful and affectionate, Hendrix enjoys romping around outdoors just as much as he loves curling up beside people for snuggles. He especially adores belly rubs and melts into anyone who gives him attention — kids included.
“Hendrix is incredibly sweet and cuddly,” Decker said. “He’s met children as young as five and is always gentle and happy to flop over for love.”
Hendrix’s only requirement is a cat-free home. Aside from that, he’s just looking for someone who will cherish him and give him the life he’s waited so long for.
So when that long-awaited meeting fell through, the staff was crushed — and so was Hendrix.
“Seeing him so excited, only to be stood up, was devastating,” the Kentucky Humane Society shared in a heartfelt Facebook post. “He deserves better than that.”
Now, Hendrix is still waiting — still hopeful — for the right family to walk through those doors and never leave him behind.
Interested in adopting Hendrix? Visit the Kentucky Humane Society’s website to fill out an application and learn more about this sweet snorting snugglebug.
