Woman Turns Around And Finds A Senior Pittie Standing In Her Living Room

Woman Turns Around And Finds A Senior Pittie Standing In Her Living Room

Kayla Sargeant was enjoying a quiet day at home with the front door open, letting in a breeze — nothing out of the ordinary. But when she turned around from doing some chores, she was stunned to find a very unexpected visitor standing in her house: an older pit bull, looking very pleased with himself.

“It was such a shock,” Sargeant told The Dodo. “He had no ID or anything and was super dirty.”

Despite his scruffy appearance, the senior pup was all smiles. He greeted Sargeant like an old friend, soaking up every bit of affection she was willing to give. With four roommates also living in the house, the group quickly made room in their hearts — and their yard — for the surprise guest.

But before they could figure out what to do, he vanished.

Kayla Sargeant

“Within minutes, he disappeared,” Sargeant said. “We had no idea where he went. We assumed he must’ve been a neighbor's dog, but before we knew it, he came back.”

And just like that, the mystery pup had made himself a regular. Day after day, he would wander over, accept some food, lap up some water, and bask in the attention of his growing fan club.

Once he felt comfortable, the roommates managed to slip a leash on him and walked him to a nearby vet to check for a microchip. Sure enough, he was chipped — but the news was bittersweet.

“Due to some circumstances, his owner wasn’t able to care for him anymore,” Sargeant said. “And that was all we needed to hear.”

From that moment on, the roommates became his new family.

Now splitting his time between couches, beds, and sun-drenched spots in the yard, the senior pittie — originally named Fatty — has fully settled in. These days, his new household affectionately calls him names like House Hippo, Old Man, and Stinky Boy, all said with love.

Kayla Sargeant

“He’s doing great now,” Sargeant said. “He’s clean, loved, happy, and well-fed. We’ll be taking care of him for as long as needed.”

Two of the roommates happen to work in veterinary medicine, making their home the perfect landing place for an aging dog in need. And while they’re still in touch with his original family, the house hippo seems quite content with his new pack.

Sometimes, the right family finds you — even if it means wandering through an open door.

As Sargeant put it best: “He came looking for love, and now he’s got all of it.”



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