Sydney and Matt were a kind couple who lived in a dog-friendly neighborhood.
One night, they heard loud noises coming from the trash bins in front of their porch. As they viewed the previous night’s security footage the following day, they noticed the dog named Bishop lurking by their home.
Meeting Bishop
The couple consistently checked their security footage for the next few days and realized that Bishop kept coming back. Worried about the dog;’s state, Sydney and Matt decided to put out food and water for him.
While the dog ate, the couple went outside and tried to calmly approach him. Unfortunately, Bishop got scared and ran away when he saw them.
The couple tried to follow Bishop to see where he sought shelter. After a few minutes of walking, Sydney and Matt ended up in front of a dozen bushes where the dog ran through. Feeling defeated, the two returned home.
The next night, Matt decided to sit on the front porch with some treats so that Bishop felt he was in safe hands. The dog was very cautious, so he took his time in approaching the man. Matt patiently waited for about two hours every night for two weeks straight before he fully gained Bishop’s trust.
Journey to forever home
On the same night Matt earned Bishop’s trust, the dog followed him to the backyard where he received a plate full of homecooked food. Bishop was still cautious of the new environment, but when he saw the house dog Luke, he visibly relaxed.
The couple decided to foster Bishop while they helped him find his own forever home. It was an easy task for them since Bishop was already a well-mannered dog.
After a few weeks, the couple’s neighbor Courtney asked if Bishop was available for adoption. Sydney and Matt knew that Courtney was a kind woman, so they agreed to give Bishop to her.
On Christmas morning, the couple took Bishop to Courtney’s home. Courtney’s kids immediately ran up to Bishop and played with him.
Bishop had a seamless transition into his new home. He loved his new yard, his new siblings, and his neighbors Sydney and Matt. The couple was so glad that they were able to change Bishop’s life for the better.
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