A six-year-old Louisiana dog lover had bonded with a foster dog his family had taken in until she was old enough to be adopted. Meet Roman Duncan, who bonded with the pit bull mix named Maggie at their home. Of course, Maggie was only to be a temporary resident in the Louisiana home, but Roman and his younger brother Wyatt sure enjoyed playing and cuddling with the adorable pooch.
According to the North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, New York, when it was time for Maggie to be transported from Louisiana to the rescue organization, her medical records, photos and several letters written by Roman accompanied the puppy. The letters included details of the reasons she’s “the best dog you could ask for.”
A long list of doggie attributes were included in Roman’s description of Maggie including house trained, loving to fetch, liking other dogs, kids and of course cuddles. And so along with about 50 other dogs, cats, puppies and kittens making their way to New York to find their “furever” homes, Roman’s heartwarming letters were tucked into the files.
When Maggie arrived, rescue team manager Karla Agostinello, found the letters and told TODAY how touched she was by the child’s letters.
The good news – Maggie has been adopted and is doing great. It is hoped that Roman can connect with Maggie’s new family and share some of the great adventures Maggie had, is having now in her new family and the hopes and dreams for this sweet dog’s future.
It is hoped that Roman’s letters and experience raising a foster puppy will encourage other families to try foster pets.
To learn more about pet fostering opportunities and NSALA’s animal rescue work, visit the organization’s website.
And that’s how heroes are made! Congrats Roman.
(Photos via screenshots North Shore Animal League)
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