The tale of Major, an Indiana shelter dog who lost hope after spending 260 days in the shelter and “cried endlessly,” has touched many hearts. But now, there’s an uplifting update to his story…
Major, a 4-year-old terrier/pit bull mix, had been at the Humane Society of Hamilton County since being rescued as a stray last summer.
According to a Facebook post, Major was microchipped, allowing shelter staff to reach out to his original owners. They promised to come and pick him up, but they never arrived.
Despite this heartbreaking rejection, the humane society noted that Major initially remained in good spirits. They described him as a “sweet and sensitive” dog, a “true companion with a big heart” who loves to play, especially with his Jolly Ball. The staff affectionately referred to him as a handsome boy, giving him nicknames like “Major Hunk” and “Major Heartthrob.”
Unfortunately, not everyone recognized Major’s wonderful qualities. As months passed, he was repeatedly overlooked by potential adopters, and the shelter staff noted that this constant rejection began to affect his once-bright spirit.
“The sparkle in his spunky personality is fading,” the humane society shared on Facebook. “This once joyful, Jolly Ball-loving boy now sits alone in his room and cries endlessly.”
Major’s heartbreaking story went viral last week. On May 18, the Humane Society for Hamilton County announced that Major has finally found his forever home!
“After winning the hearts of people around the globe, Major has been adopted!” the shelter shared. “Thank you to everyone who spread Major’s story—your support and kindness made all the difference. Because of you, Major’s journey reached far and wide, leading him to the loving arms of his new family.”
In his previous adoption posts, the shelter noted that Major needed to be in a home without young children or cats, which narrowed down the pool of potential adopters. However, it seems they have now found the perfect fit for him.
For everyone at the Humane Society, it was a bittersweet moment to see their longtime friend leave, but they are overjoyed that this sweet dog finally got the happy ending he deserves. “As he walked out the door with his new family, we couldn’t help but feel a major-sized hole in our hearts. Yet, it quickly filled with happiness knowing he’s found his perfect match.”
“Major, we will miss your playful antics and wagging tail, but we know your new family will cherish you just as much as we have. Farewell, sweet boy, and may your days be filled with endless love and joy.”
We were deeply touched by Major’s story, so it’s wonderful to hear this inspiring update! We’re thrilled he’s going to a fantastic new home—just look at his happy face! His days of “crying endlessly” are now behind him!