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Dog whose tail 'never stops waiting' finally starting to lose hope

Raja now and when she first arrived at the shelter

A loving dog who lost her family due to divorce has greeted every potential family with a smile and wagging tail, but after waiting for months in the shelter, that hopeful smile is starting to fade. Old Dog Haven posted this beautiful eight-year-old dog on Facebook, stating that she has been waiting at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County in Tacoma and she's so ready to do home.

Old Dog Haven's Facebook post stated: "Meet Raja! This happy 8-year-old girl is looking for a new family with an outlook on life equally as cheery as her own. This girl’s tail NEVER stops wagging, and she greets every person she meets with her trademark grin!"

But while Raja's intake photo looks joyful, complete with a red ribbon, a more recent photo shows that time at the shelter has taken its toll on this joyful girl. One person wrote: "Come ON, people! Why is she still there? Even Raja the cheery is beginning to look sad and disappointed. Please share her widely?? Maybe her perfect person has been away and now needs to know where she is..."

Why has it taken so long for Raja to find a home? She's looking to be an only pet, and doesn't get along well with other dogs or with cats. But she's hopeful that her perfect family is out there - and perhaps will read her story.

Another person wrote: "Her family was heartbroken when they found out the dad took her to the humane society. Divorce sucks for everyone. She's a great dog. Grew up with kids. She's very sweet."

According to Old Dog Haven, Raja is a "compact, 50-pound pitty love in a cute package. She loves to go for walks and get lots of cuddles and belly rubs. She would love to show her new family that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks in a fun training class. At the end of the day, Raja just wants a family who will accept her for who she is and in return she will provide boundless love and companionship."

If you are looking to adopt and have no other pets, please consider Raja. She's waiting to meet you at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County in Tacoma. And if you aren't looking to adopt at this time, please SHARE her story to help her find the loving forever family that she deserves.
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