ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Last week, we shared the story of Oakley, a 1-year-old pup with a cleft lip who had been waiting patiently at Orange County Animal Services.

Despite his sweet personality and playful energy, Oakley was often passed by – just because of how he looked.

But that all changed thanks to the power of community.

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After we featured Oakley on our live stream and shared him to our social media army, his story reached a woman all the way in Clearwater. Touched by his journey, she made the drive to Central Florida to meet him in person, and it was love at first sight.

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Oakley is now adopted and officially headed home, proving that every animal deserves a second chance, no matter how they look.

If you’ve ever thought about adding a furry friend to your family, let this be your sign.

Visit your local shelter. Adopt. Don’t shop. You might just find your very own Oakley.