Texas Puppy Goes Home For One Day Then Gets Returned To The Rescue For A Surprising Reason

By Mark Hernandez 12/29/2025

Boo was a tiny newborn who started life on the streets with her mother and littermates. 

When Animal Control found the family, they were taken to a shelter for safety. But once they were placed together in a kennel, Boo’s mother rejected the puppies and became aggressive, leaving the babies without the care they needed.

Too young to understand what was happening, Boo and her siblings still sought warmth and comfort. Because the puppies required constant, around the clock support, shelter staff contacted Compassionate Canine Society, a home based rescue in El Paso, Texas, and asked for help.

Bottle Feedings And A Sudden Scare


The rescue took in three puppies and began bottle feeding every two hours while keeping them warm and closely monitored. 

After about a week, Boo suddenly became sick. She was taken to the vet, diagnosed with pneumonia, and started on antibiotics.


Not long after, her siblings, Sulley and Mike, also fell ill. 

The vet warned the rescue that they might not make it, but the team stayed committed, providing treatment, supervision, and plenty of comfort. 

Slowly, all three began to recover and gain strength.

As they improved, Boo’s personality began to show. She was more of an introvert than her siblings, often slipping away for quiet breaks and cozy naps.

A Trial Home That Ended Fast

When the puppies were healthy again, the rescue started looking for forever homes. Boo caught the eye of a woman who joined the group’s foster to adopt program. 

The plan was for Boo to spend two weeks in the home before the adoption became official. Everyone at the rescue celebrated the match and felt hopeful, certain Boo would settle in with time.


Just one day later, the woman contacted the rescue and asked to return Boo because she cried too much. 

The team said it was okay if Boo was not the right fit, but they were disappointed. They knew young puppies can vocalize when routines change, especially after leaving the siblings they have relied on.

Back With Rescuers And Another Chance


That evening, Boo returned to the rescue with a small bump on her head, likely from the stress of the day. 

Thankfully, it was not serious and healed quickly. Before long, her playful spirit came back, and she was once again wagging her tail, following volunteers around, and soaking up gentle attention.

Interest in Boo did not fade. She has since moved into another foster to adopt home, and the rescue is hopeful this placement will become permanent. 

This time, the hope is that she can stay. After everything she has been through, Boo deserves a steady family and a life filled with comfort and security.

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