When rescuers first met Biggie seven months ago, he was standing alone, unsure of what would come next. The large pit bull mix had been abandoned, left to navigate life on his own.
His size and cropped ears made some people hesitate, but behind those misunderstood features lived a heart made entirely of love.
From Lonely Days To Hopeful Eyes
Since that day, Biggie’s path has been anything but easy. He’s moved between several shelters, each time adjusting to new faces and new routines, always hoping the next place would finally mean “home.”
Today, he’s at the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, surrounded by people who adore him — but that hasn’t stopped the longing in his eyes.
Biggie isn’t the kind of dog who asks for much.
A soft bed, a kind voice, and a hand to rest his paw on would be enough. He’s playful, affectionate, and full of silly quirks that make everyone at the shelter smile.
But every weekend, when new visitors come searching for their perfect dog, Biggie is quietly overlooked again.
The Dog Everyone Missed
In the beginning, Biggie’s kennel was always alive with excitement.
The moment footsteps echoed down the hallway, he’d leap up, tail spinning like a helicopter, eyes bright with anticipation. He believed every single person who stopped near his gate was coming to take him home.
But over time, hope started to fade. Now, when people pass by, Biggie lifts his head, then slowly lays it back down on his blanket.
“He used to rush forward to greet everyone,” shared Laura Selvaggio Burban, the shelter’s director. “These days, he just waits quietly.”
Volunteers try their best to keep his spirits up. They take him on hikes, grab him pup cups, and even let him feel the ocean breeze at the beach.
For a few precious hours, he’s free — his smile wide, his body loose with joy. But returning to the shelter at the end of the day always hurts.
Biggie walks back to his kennel slowly, curls up on his bed, and lets out a quiet sigh.
People often say they want a cheerful, friendly pit bull, and the shelter team always recommends Biggie first.
But comments about his size or his ears always follow. “He’s too big.” “He looks intimidating.” “His ears make him scary.” No one seems to see the truth — that this big, strong dog is really a gentle soul who wouldn’t hurt a thing.
Each rejection chips away at him a little more, but the staff never stop believing. They remind him he’s loved, tell him he’s handsome, and promise that his forever family is coming.
A Happy Beginning At Last
And finally — that promise came true. This week, the shelter shared the kind of news everyone had been waiting for: Biggie has found his forever home!
After months of heartbreak and waiting, the loving, goofy, gentle giant has finally joined a family who saw him for who he really is.
They didn’t see a “scary” dog — they saw a best friend. Today, Biggie wakes up on a soft dog bed surrounded by people who adore him.
His days are filled with love, play, and peace instead of waiting behind a kennel door.
The team at Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter couldn’t be happier. They shared before-and-after photos of Biggie, showing just how far he’s come.
On the left, he’s sitting in the shelter, patient but tired, hoping for a miracle. On the right, he’s glowing — tail wagging, eyes bright, his heart finally full.
Shelter staff explained why those photos matter so much. Every day, volunteers take dogs like Biggie on walks, field trips, and adventures.
They make sure every animal gets exercise, toys, and affection at least three times a day. But no matter how much care they give, it’s never the same as being part of a real family.
And now, Biggie finally knows what that feels like. He’s wanted. He’s loved. He’s thriving in a place where he belongs.
As the shelter wrote, “We all just want to be wanted — and Biggie absolutely is.”