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• A dog named Chase was brought to his second pet shelter in Florida in November 2023

• Having been diagnosed with seizures and hearing loss in one ear, he struggled to get adopted

• Chase found the “perfect” owner after spending over 700 days in the shelter

A dog named Chase arrived at his second pet shelter in November 2023 — but continued to struggle to find an owner to love him.

He was eventually brought to the Patty Baker Humane Society Naples in Florida, after being “overlooked” in a “rural shelter,”The Dodo reported.

“He was a big, goofy, lovable guy who just needed someone to give him a chance,” Becca Morris, CEO of Patty Baker Humane Society Naples, told the outlet. “We were happy to be that place for him.”

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After having a seizure while at the rescue, Chase received a seizure diagnosis and also had chronic ear infections. His right ear canal was ultimately removed, causing hearing loss.

Despite keeping a cheerful personality, Chase remained at the shelter for over 700 days.

“Honestly, we think the seizure diagnosis scared people,” Morris told The Dodo. “Epilepsy sounds intimidating when you’ve never dealt with it, even though Chase’s seizures were completely controlled. The ear surgeries and hearing loss probably added to the hesitation.”

“And big dogs in our community already face longer stays because of HOA restrictions on breeds and weight limits,” she added. “Chase had a lot working against him on paper, but none of it reflected who he actually was.”

Chase participated in the Rescue Recess program, where he went on field trips, met “new people” and remained a “hopeful” dog.

The program ultimately led Chase to find his forever home with a woman who wanted to nurture him.

“His adopter had cared for a dog with epilepsy before, so she wasn’t scared off by his diagnosis,” Morris told The Dodo. “She actually runs a clinic that focuses on headaches and seizures for people, so it felt like the perfect match.”

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