Nathan8 Adoptive Parents Later…
He’s had a total of 8 adoptive parents, with everyone returning him to the shelter. Gumby was also picked up off the streets three times after he seemingly tried running away from his owners.
Not Enough For Him
His revolving door of adoptive families had cared for him and fed him, but he wasn’t happy. His heart was already somewhere else and all these new families were not making the cut.
Always Trying To Escape
He just kept trying to escape every time, which is why the owners got tired of it and brought him back to the shelter. Finally, a staff member at the shelter figured out why Gumby was compelled to return.
Gumby Is An Empath
According to the shelter’s behavior team leader, Donya Satriale, Gumby is an empath. This means he has a skill that allows him to comfort new dogs coming into the shelter. Essentially, he would ease their minds and put their fears to rest.
Gumby Becomes An Ambassa-dog
In the end there was only one solution that was going to make sense.So, instead of putting her up for adoption again, Satriale made him an “ambassa-dog.”
An Efficient Helper At The Shelter
But aside from helping the new arrivals adjust to their life at the shelter, he also helps kitties at the Charleston Animal Society by donating blood, which helps cats fight infection.