Someone once said, “Life is not one, but many journeys,” and for Kano, this couldn’t be more true. His story is a testament to the twists and turns that life can take, and how sometimes, the right path is found through a series of unexpected events.

Kano, after spending his entire life with his beloved family, found himself in a shelter, only to eventually find his way back home in the most heartwarming way.

Source: LifeLine Animal Project

Meet Kano, affectionately known as Skillet during his time at the shelter. His journey began at DeKalb County Animal Services in Georgia, where he spent five months hoping for a forever family. Despite his sweet and loving nature, Skillet remained unadopted.

Due to overcrowding, Skillet was transferred to the LifeLine Animal Project adoption center in Atlanta. This move turned out to be the pivotal moment in his journey.

Shortly after arriving in Atlanta, Kano’s luck changed. LifeLine Animal Project shared the joyous news on their Facebook page: “Kano, formerly known as Skillet to his shelter family, has found his way home! He found the best outcome; being reunited with his family!”

Source: LifeLine Animal Project

Kano’s heart soared when he saw a familiar face at the shelter. The mother of Kano’s former owner (Kano’s grandmother) had a gut feeling to search for their long-lost pet, and her instincts led her to the shelter’s website.

Kano had been raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains by her son since he was a little pup. He was the most loving dog they had ever known.

“When my son decided to join the Army, I had to rehome Kano due to family commitments. But not long after, I had an intuitive sense that I needed to find him,” she shared with LifeLine Animal Project.

Trusting her intuition, she began searching online and stumbled upon Kano’s picture on the LifeLine website. She immediately reached out and visited the shelter the next day.

Source: LifeLine Animal Project

Patricia Knowles Hughes, Placement Manager at LifeLine Animal Project, described the heartwarming reunion: “The kennel tech said Kano did a 360 turn when she walked up and called his name. Everyone in the building was crying happy tears.”

Seeing the recognition and joy in Kano’s eyes was a magical moment.

Source: LifeLine Animal Project

“I knew deep down he needed me; it felt like he was calling out to me. It might sound crazy, but I tell him every day I’m sorry and that I love him so much. I hope he feels my love,” Kano’s grandmother said, according to the LifeLine Animal Project’s Facebook post.

Everything fell into place perfectly. Kano’s grandmother was now able to buy a house with a fenced-in backyard where Kano could play freely.

“My son is about to be deployed and has only been able to see Kano through FaceTime, but Kano responds happily to him over the phone,” she said.

Source: LifeLine Animal Project

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