Virginia Shelter Dog Gets Saved From Euthanasia, Try Not To Cry When You See What He Does

Dharma Lorenz had spent months volunteering with a sweet, deaf pup named Satchi.

Over eight months, she had gotten to know his shy personality, his little quirks, and the way he observed the world. She had grown attached without even realizing it.

Then one day, she got news that made her heart stop: Satchi only had 24 hours left.

The shelter was overcrowded, and he was on the list of dogs scheduled to be euthanized. Just thinking about it made Dharma’s stomach twist.

Satchi had endured enough already. He deserved more than a cold kennel and a name on a list.

Dharma grabbed her keys and raced to the shelter, sharing in a YouTube video:

“I raced out of work to get him.”

When she arrived, Satchi was understandably scared. Getting into the car was a confusing experience for him. He was probably wondering why his world suddenly shifted again.

But once Dharma brought him inside her home, the transformation was astonishing.

He realized, maybe for the first time in his life, that he was safe. That he belonged. The moment he understood that, his spirit broke free.

He ran, he leapt, he spun, and for a while, it looked like he was flying. Watching him bounce across the living room was like witnessing a miracle in motion. Dharma shared:

“He started flying and he could just never stop. It’s like his body can’t contain the joy.”

That night, Satchi drifted off to sleep with the biggest smile on his face.

Like many deaf dogs, he usually struggles to relax and rest unless he feels completely safe, but now he finally did. Dharma shared:

“Deaf dogs, especially Sachi, unless they feel really safe, he does not go to sleep easily. When they feel safe like that, and you can watch that, I mean, selfishly, it’s the best feeling in the world.”

Dharma also has a few deaf dogs at home, all rescues themselves, and they welcomed him with open paws, especially Nollie. Soon, they became inseparable.

It’s amazing to see how deaf dogs communicate with each other. They don’t need words. They understand through energy, body language, and tiny signals that most people can’t even notice.

Satchi immediately fit in as if he had always been part of this little family. Dharma shared:

“They definitely understand each other to another degree.”

Watching them interact, you can’t help but marvel at the patience and understanding that lives in a home full of rescues.

Now, Satchi goes to the beach, participates in training, and enjoys all kinds of activities. Yet, despite everything, it’s clear that his absolute favorite thing is “flying”.

He now knows what it feels like to be wanted, to be understood, to be loved completely. And watching him jump, spin, and bounce, Dharma can’t help but feel the same joy he feels, sharing:

“No matter how much he flies, it always brings a smile to our faces.”

Satchi’s story shows that every dog deserves a chance to feel safe and cherished, and when they finally do, the happiness they give back is endless.