Ann Hoang didn't anticipate their first dog-fostering experience would have
such a profound impact, especially on her husband. The Hoangs wanted to
expand their pack of dogs at the moment, but they already had Charlie, their
first dog, to care for.
The family was unsure about their ability to handle the added burden of
another dog. They made the decision to attempt fostering rather than
adopting.
The Hoangs reasoned that if they were capable of caring for a dog in foster
care, they could adopt a rescue animal. The Hoangs and Toby met in this
manner.
Toby is a South Korean rescue dog that was sent to a safe house in the
United States. "Band For Animal," a non-profit group that works to prevent
dogs from being put to death or falling prey to the meat-market trade, saved
him from the shelter.
Fortunately, the Hoangs took care of Toby right away. Toby first feared and
was wary of his new surroundings. Toby gradually became comfortable thanks
to his foster family's affection and support.
Toby and Mr. Hoang connected right away when they were seated next to one
another on the first evening. After that evening, Toby started to come into
his own, and Charlie even grew to adore him.
The family grew closer than before. Toby won over everyone's heart in just
one week. Ann Hoang was heartbroken to consider how upset they would all be
if Toby was adopted.
Ann Hoang told The Dodo, "We had two families that wanted to set up a
meeting with Toby, and when that happened, I suddenly understood how
devastated my husband would be without him."
Only one week had passed, but my husband and Toby were already inseparable.
My spouse is a very giving guy who constantly puts the needs of others
before his own. Hoang said, "He's never really begged for anything or
desired anything desperately.
Ann made the decision to make contact with the shelter with the goal of
formally adopting Toby. She and the staff devised a surprise for her husband
because getting a dog required a house inspection.
The crew that went to the Hoangs to do the house inspection claimed to be
prospective adopters for Toby. The staff gave the Hoangs a card after the
home assessment indicating that they were allowing the family to legally
adopt Toby.
Mr. Hoang received the card from a staff member, and as soon as he opened
it, he started crying so hard that it brought the entire room to
tears.
Ann Hoang remarked, "I expected he would be delighted, but never in a
million years did I anticipate he would cry so much. I have never seen him
respond this way before! Although he is sensitive, this was beyond anything
I've ever seen.
Because Ann Hoang and her husband wanted to see if they could handle
another puppy, they made the decision to become foster parents. So they ran
into Toby.
Toby was airlifted to the US after being rescued in South Korea.
Fortunately, the Hoangs took him in right away and placed him in their
foster home.
Toby was exceedingly cautious and afraid at first, but he gradually grew
accustomed to his surroundings. He sat next to Mr. Hoang on his first night,
and they hit it off right away.
After a week, Toby had become so used to the family that it was impossible
to tell that he was a foster dog. He can be seen here kissing Charlie:
They all grew to adore Toby, particularly Mr. Hoang. Ann Hoang eventually
came to the conclusion that losing Toby would break their hearts. She chose
to formally adopt Toby by getting in touch with the animal shelter.
Ann Hoang devised a surprise for her husband with the assistance of the
personnel at the shelter. He wept with joy after being startled.
He received a note from the team that performed the home inspection
informing him of the good news, and at first he didn't believe it.
Ann came up with a scheme with the rescue team, pretending to be Toby's
prospective adoptive. Toby was crying while being held by Ann's husband
because he was so overjoyed.
Even Ann and the rescue team started to cry.
Ann told The Dodo, "Oh my goodness, I assumed he'd be delighted but never
in a million years did I expect he'd cry that much."
"I've never seen him respond to anything in this way before! Although he is
sensitive, this was more than I had ever witnessed, she said.
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