After a long wait, we are overjoyed to share that Chuck has finally found his home—his perfect forever home—in Montana.

His new family first saw him in a reel created by @tomkiesch and felt an instant connection. But at the time, they weren’t ready to adopt. So they quietly rooted for him from afar, hoping he’d find the happiness he deserved.

A year later, when they were ready to open their hearts to a new dog, Chuck reappeared in their feed—still waiting, still hopeful. And in that moment, it felt meant to be. Some might even call it kismet.

Out-of-state adoptions aren’t something we usually pursue. For a small rescue like ours, they can be especially challenging. But after speaking with Chuck’s would-be family, we knew we had to try. Over the following weeks, we moved forward with care—conducting in-depth conversations, checking references, completing a virtual home check, and creating a thoughtful plan for an in-person meeting.

To help Chuck prepare for this new chapter, we sent him to @robertvillaneda for a little refresher training. His new mom then made the long drive from Montana to California to meet him—spending two days working with Robert and Chuck, learning, bonding, and building trust before their journey back together.

After 14 months in the shelter—and another 14 months in rescue—Chuck’s road has finally led him to where he was always meant to be: home.

To everyone who helped Chuck along the way—we are endlessly grateful:

To his incredible fosters, who gave him safety, patience, and love when he needed it most

To @tomkiesch, his fiercest advocate and forever friend

To @unitedhopeforanimals, for telling his story and continuing to share it long after his rescue

To @robertvillaneda, for helping him gain the confidence and the tools he needed to thrive

And to every single one of you who liked, shared, donated, or simply believed in him—you were part of his journey, too.

Happy life, Chuck. You waited so long. You never gave up. This is the life you’ve always dreamed of sweet boy. Enjoy every beautiful second of it. We love you.

#K9KismetChuck #adopted

#roadtrip #montanabound

#foreverhome #worththewait

#adoptedandloved … See MoreSee Less