Despite the hardships she faced on the streets, Magic never gave up.
The four-year-old Mastiff wandered through Morgan Hill, California, searching for kindness. Day after day, she moved quietly through the town, hoping for a gentle hand or a warm smile from the people she passed.
Even after everything, Magic held on to hope. She believed someone out there would notice her and offer her the chance to experience love and safety.
Her moment finally came when local police spotted her and brought her to Santa Clara Animal Care & Control.
For the first time in a long while, Magic could finally relax. Surrounded by people who truly cared, she let out a quiet sigh, knowing she was no longer alone.
Waiting for Someone to See Her
The staff at the shelter greeted Magic with kindness, eager to give her the help she needed.
After a check-up at the vet, they noticed her skin was dry and her body carried visible scars—signs that hinted at a rough life. Though no one knew exactly where she came from, the leash she wore made it clear she had belonged to someone once. They scanned her for a microchip, hoping to find her family, but there was nothing.
Believing she may have simply gotten lost, the shelter placed her on a stray hold, allowing time for someone to come forward and claim her.
But no one ever did. When the hold period ended, Magic officially became available for adoption.
In the beginning, she remained hopeful. Each time someone walked by her kennel, she watched with eager eyes, waiting for a connection. But as the days passed and people overlooked her, that hope began to fade. The sadness in her eyes grew, and the loneliness started to settle in again.
Staff couldn’t understand why no one was interested. Maybe it was her size—Magic weighed around 85 pounds.
Or perhaps it was her age—at four, she wasn’t considered a young pup anymore. Whatever the reason, she was continuously overlooked.
Inside her kennel, Magic struggled to relax. She couldn’t be herself in such a small, confined space. All anyone saw was a big, quiet dog with sad eyes. Her bright spirit remained hidden.
Hoping For A Dream Come True
But those who worked with Magic every day knew the truth: she was a sweetheart.
When taken for walks, her eyes lit up and her tail wagged with joy. Outside her kennel, she transformed into a completely different dog—playful, affectionate, and full of life.
Wanting to give dogs like Magic a better shot at adoption, the shelter’s kind-hearted team launched a TikTok channel.
On October 22nd, they posted a clip of Magic donning a big yellow bow and smiling during a walk outside.
The video showed the world her true personality—and it touched many hearts.
Thanks to the attention from the video, Magic found a temporary refuge with a loving foster family. She now spends her days surrounded by warmth, cuddling up with people who care deeply about her.
Though she still waits for her forever home, she no longer waits alone.
One day, someone will look into those gentle eyes and see what her rescuers have always seen: a loyal, loving dog who never gave up.