'Lovable' Dog at Shelter for Over 900 Days Is Returned 1 Day After Her Long-Awaited Adoption

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Instagram/valleyanimalcenterAfter almost three years in the care ofValley Animal Centerin Fresno, California, Labrador retriever/pit bull mix Sora finally found a home, but the adoption was sadly short-lived.A day after the canine left the shelter, her new owner called Valley Animal Center to say that they would be returning the pet.Sora first arrived at Valley Animal Center — the largest no-kill shelter in California’s Central Valley — over 900 days ago after the dog’s previous owner surrendered the pet. Since then, Sora hasn’t attracted much attention from potential adopters, which is surprising to the shelter workers who know the dog well.“She is great on walks and hikes, making her a good traveling companion. She also loves playing with tennis balls. She is lovable with humans and has tested well with children over the age of five,” Sim Kaur, Valley Animal Center’s graphic web designer, said toNewsweek.Instagram/valleyanimalcenterWhen Sora recently caught the eye of a prospective pet parent who decided to adopt her, the shelter rejoiced. After the owner returned the pup to the shelter 24 hours later, Kaur was critical of their quick decision. She stated that Sora should’ve been given more time to adjust.“Sora did not get enough time to decompress in her new home and was introduced to new family members too quickly,” Kaur toldNewsweek.Valley Animal Center posted about Sora’s return to the shelter ina Facebook Reelhighlighting dogs who were brought back to the shelter after their adoptions.“Their tails wagged with hope as they were welcomed into their new home. However, after a short period of time, these shelter dogs found themselves back in their kennels. They are still hopeful that somewhere out there is their furever home where they will be chersished as they deserve,” the shelter captioned the video, which starts with Sora pressing her face against her kennel.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Valley Animal Center previously posted a spotlight on the dog toInstagramin January, asking followers to “give Sora a chance.““She is a perfect fit for any household with an active lifestyle. Sora is the dog you want to take on long walks or bike rides; trust us, she can keep up,” the shelter wrote in the caption.“With love and patience, she wouldn’t be the reactive dog she is today, and she would finally become the happy and goofy dog she is meant to be,” Valley Animal Center added on social media.Sora is still searching for that forever home. If you are interested in meeting Sora, please submit an adoption application atwww.valleyanimal.org.

Photo:Instagram/valleyanimalcenter

Instagram/valleyanimalcenter

After almost three years in the care ofValley Animal Centerin Fresno, California, Labrador retriever/pit bull mix Sora finally found a home, but the adoption was sadly short-lived.A day after the canine left the shelter, her new owner called Valley Animal Center to say that they would be returning the pet.Sora first arrived at Valley Animal Center — the largest no-kill shelter in California’s Central Valley — over 900 days ago after the dog’s previous owner surrendered the pet. Since then, Sora hasn’t attracted much attention from potential adopters, which is surprising to the shelter workers who know the dog well.“She is great on walks and hikes, making her a good traveling companion. She also loves playing with tennis balls. She is lovable with humans and has tested well with children over the age of five,” Sim Kaur, Valley Animal Center’s graphic web designer, said toNewsweek.Instagram/valleyanimalcenterWhen Sora recently caught the eye of a prospective pet parent who decided to adopt her, the shelter rejoiced. After the owner returned the pup to the shelter 24 hours later, Kaur was critical of their quick decision. She stated that Sora should’ve been given more time to adjust.“Sora did not get enough time to decompress in her new home and was introduced to new family members too quickly,” Kaur toldNewsweek.Valley Animal Center posted about Sora’s return to the shelter ina Facebook Reelhighlighting dogs who were brought back to the shelter after their adoptions.“Their tails wagged with hope as they were welcomed into their new home. However, after a short period of time, these shelter dogs found themselves back in their kennels. They are still hopeful that somewhere out there is their furever home where they will be chersished as they deserve,” the shelter captioned the video, which starts with Sora pressing her face against her kennel.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Valley Animal Center previously posted a spotlight on the dog toInstagramin January, asking followers to “give Sora a chance.““She is a perfect fit for any household with an active lifestyle. Sora is the dog you want to take on long walks or bike rides; trust us, she can keep up,” the shelter wrote in the caption.“With love and patience, she wouldn’t be the reactive dog she is today, and she would finally become the happy and goofy dog she is meant to be,” Valley Animal Center added on social media.Sora is still searching for that forever home. If you are interested in meeting Sora, please submit an adoption application atwww.valleyanimal.org.

After almost three years in the care ofValley Animal Centerin Fresno, California, Labrador retriever/pit bull mix Sora finally found a home, but the adoption was sadly short-lived.

A day after the canine left the shelter, her new owner called Valley Animal Center to say that they would be returning the pet.

Sora first arrived at Valley Animal Center — the largest no-kill shelter in California’s Central Valley — over 900 days ago after the dog’s previous owner surrendered the pet. Since then, Sora hasn’t attracted much attention from potential adopters, which is surprising to the shelter workers who know the dog well.

“She is great on walks and hikes, making her a good traveling companion. She also loves playing with tennis balls. She is lovable with humans and has tested well with children over the age of five,” Sim Kaur, Valley Animal Center’s graphic web designer, said toNewsweek.

When Sora recently caught the eye of a prospective pet parent who decided to adopt her, the shelter rejoiced. After the owner returned the pup to the shelter 24 hours later, Kaur was critical of their quick decision. She stated that Sora should’ve been given more time to adjust.

“Sora did not get enough time to decompress in her new home and was introduced to new family members too quickly,” Kaur toldNewsweek.

Valley Animal Center posted about Sora’s return to the shelter ina Facebook Reelhighlighting dogs who were brought back to the shelter after their adoptions.

“Their tails wagged with hope as they were welcomed into their new home. However, after a short period of time, these shelter dogs found themselves back in their kennels. They are still hopeful that somewhere out there is their furever home where they will be chersished as they deserve,” the shelter captioned the video, which starts with Sora pressing her face against her kennel.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Valley Animal Center previously posted a spotlight on the dog toInstagramin January, asking followers to “give Sora a chance.”

“She is a perfect fit for any household with an active lifestyle. Sora is the dog you want to take on long walks or bike rides; trust us, she can keep up,” the shelter wrote in the caption.

“With love and patience, she wouldn’t be the reactive dog she is today, and she would finally become the happy and goofy dog she is meant to be,” Valley Animal Center added on social media.

Sora is still searching for that forever home. If you are interested in meeting Sora, please submit an adoption application atwww.valleyanimal.org.

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