Home Depot has recently employed the most adorable worker of all time.
Showing a little love can go a long way in changing a person’s character. When you adopt a pet, it not only enhances your life but also that of the animal. The pet now has a sense of belonging and security within a loving family. In return, the owner gets a loyal companion who will love them unconditionally for life. It’s a win-win situation that benefits everyone involved. However, adoption is not always easy, especially for pets that have been in shelters for a long time. These animals may be hesitant to leave their comfort zone and adjust to a new environment. They might be anxious or even anti-social at first but with patience and care, they eventually open up and become part of the family.
Heaven, a dog from a shelter, has a touching story to share.
Jackie Rakers from the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter became Heaven’s new owner through adoption. Jackie and Heaven had already made great strides in their relationship. However, Heaven was a shy dog that was frightened by almost everything, which made it challenging for Jackie to build up her confidence. Jackie came up with an idea to take Heaven to Home Depot to help her overcome her fears. The trips to Home Depot were intended to desensitize Heaven to strange places and noises. According to Rakers, they would only stay for five minutes, and Heaven would be rewarded with treats.
Due to this, their visits to Home Depot stretched out, and Heaven got to experience new things. It’s worth noting that Home Depot welcomes dogs to the store, which made Heaven feel right at home. She even became more familiar with the employees and visitors over time. As a result, she was eventually given her own apron after a few visits. Jackie now knows that it’s time for a trip to Home Depot when Heaven puts on her apron.
Rakers revealed that she always keeps the apron in her car to ensure that they are prepared at all times. As soon as they arrive at the parking lot, her furry friend eagerly anticipates putting on the apron and hurries off to ‘work.’ Rakers added that her pet struts around with confidence as if she owns the place. Looks like Home Depot has a new addition to their team!
Heaven is a regular at the store and the employees all know her by name. They are so familiar with her that they even allow her to enter the staff break room, making it feel like a second home for her. Heaven also seems to enjoy interacting with the customers. According to one employee, she wanders around the store, doing her own thing, but occasionally insists on meeting someone. The interesting part is that all she does is sit and stare, yet customers always comment on how much of a “pick-me-up” she provides.
Imagine if Heaven, your beloved pet, could sense when you are having a bad day and come over to comfort you. Interestingly, Home Depot has become Heaven’s go-to place to spread love and cheer amongst people. With each visit to the store, her confidence keeps growing.
According to Rakers, her owner, Heaven was initially afraid of everything. However, with consistent training and patience, she has become a loving and caring pet that seeks out those who need her most. Jackie, Rakers’ partner, frequently visits Home Depot for home improvement tasks, which has become a comforting routine for Heaven.
Witnessing such a transformation in Heaven’s behavior is a testament to the power of love and positive reinforcement. Your pet can also thrive with the right kind of care and attention.
Have you ever had the pleasure of owning a furry friend? If so, what techniques did you use to make them feel comfortable and at home? Let’s start a conversation in the comments section and share our experiences!