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LI dog who spent 3 years in shelters finds home after ‘sign’ from owner’s deceased pet

Violet, a sweet pup without a home, has spent 1,125 days in the shelter system. And perplexed animal advocates who've fallen for her big eyes and loving spirit just can't understand why. "We cannot figure out why Violet has spent that many days in a shelter. Other than obviously being beautiful and having unique markings on her nose, she is an overall great dog," staff at the League, located in Peconic, wrote on Facebook. "One of our volunteers had transported her to us from another shelter on the island in November. We hoped that this would help get a new set of eyes on her, and help her find her forever home. But she is still here waiting." According to Gabrielle Stroup, director of operations at the League, Violet is a mixed breed, about five or six years old, and 60 lbs. https://www.facebook.com/adoptlovenfawl/posts/pfbid02Tbsb5TSPCai5s1AMfD1HRCooygwPndGCZwx5XaSjZh15F52rrs5N1TugVb2dyz5zl

Violet, a mixed-breed dog on the East End of Long Island who spent over three years in shelters, is finally going to a home filled with love after her new owners received a “sign” from their recently deceased pet.

“We said goodbye to our 14-year-old dog, Ginger, on January 3,” Violet’s new human, Debbie Rutherford, told Patch. “Before she left us, I told her if she sees another dog that could use our love, she should send me a sign.”

Days later, Debbie and her husband, Mike Rutherford, saw a post in the local outlet about five-year-old Violet, who came to the North Fork Animal Welfare League’s Southold location from Brookhaven in November.

For weeks, the facility had posted SOS messages on its social media to try and do something for the “overall great dog.”

“She is a mature, highly affectionate girl. She is quiet, sleeps through the night,” they wrote of Violet, who has “unique markings on her nose.”

When the shelter finally posted the good news of her adoption on January 19, over 280 commented in communal excitement.

“I AM LITERALLY JUMPING FOR JOY!!!!” one wrote.

And for her new parents, a void has been filled.

“Violet brought back the smiles to our home. She is such a well-behaved and loving pup, I can’t imagine why she wasn’t adopted sooner,” Rutherford added.

“Although, I’m thankful she wasn’t because I cannot imagine our home without her.”

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