- A Washington-state family just recently drove almost 3,000 miles to adopt a dog with a facial defect that makes it look like though he is constantly smiling
- The Lankston family of Seattle got their puppy, Harvey the Huskey, on Saturday early morning after the 1,300 mile, days long drive
- Sherry Lankston and her kids recorded their journey to California in a series of Facebook posts after they fell for Harvey’s ‘ridiculous smile’
A Seattle family made a 1,300-mile journey down to San Diego, California to get their brand-new four-legged friend, Harvey, after falling for his ‘ridiculous smile’ triggered by a facial defect.
Sherry Lankston and her 2 children started their trek to the Golden State recently after they saw a post from the San Diego County Department of Animal Services about an animal up for adoption whose face has a capitivating uneven smile.
Harvey, a year and a half old husky, was published by the Southern California animal services department on February 10, mentioning that the puppy was trying to find a good home and family.
Lankston, who utilized to reside in San Diego, reacted to the post and said she understood what needed to be done.
‘I saw that ridiculous smile and understood we needed to satisfy him. It’s been a couple of years because we could visit our buddies and preferred locations in San Diego, so why not? Roadtrip,’ Lankston informed CBS 8 San Diego.
‘Harvey is a peaceful and mellow husky who agrees other dogs and enjoys deals with,’ checked out the post from the San Diego animal shelter.
‘Harvey has a facial defect that doesn’t trouble him however provides him a jagged smile. I believe it makes him a lot more capitivating. He strolls like a dream on leash too,’ the post continued.
The humorous and lovable photos captured Lankston’s attention and asked how Harvey may make with cats, dogs, and her kids.
Joy Ollinger, the gentle officer who had actually made the post, said she thought Harvey would be terrific with other animals and might likewise succeed with kids.
That’s when the concept began preparing for the Seattle mommy who reacted that she might ‘quickly be persuaded’ to make the drive.
‘We’re up in Seattle at the minute however I can quickly be persuaded to come check out our buddies in San Diego and bring home a love-bug,’ Lankston reacted. ‘I wasn’t actively trying to find a brand-new furbaby however this person’s sweet face has me swooning.’
Luckily, Lankston said her kids had off of school for the mid-winter break and they were more than thinking about getting a brand-new fur friend.
Within days, the Lankston family evacuated their car and struck the roadway, not understanding if Harvey had actually been scooped up.
The mommy recorded the family’s roadtrip in a series of posts, all utilizing ‘#HarveytheHusky.’
‘Here we go. San Diego bound,’ she composed on February 19. Day 1 Operation satisfy #Harveythehusky. (Note: if he’s embraced prior to we arrive… I’ll still be delighted).’
Lankston connected a selfie of herself in the car with her kids and her other ‘friendly dog’ to reveal simply how severe the objective was.
She continued to share updates along the method till they reached San Diego, even as the family ended up being stuck in the middle of the winter season storm that struck California.
Finally, nevertheless, on Wednesday the family showed up in Southern California and set out to discover their brand-new liked one.
The family lastly consulted with Harvey mid-week and fell in love quickly, according to Lankston.
‘There’s absolutely nothing sad about an animal discovering its permanently home. We’ll be extremely happy for him and delight in visiting our buddies and taking in some sun prior to heading back north,’ Lankston shared.
Harvey going home with Lankston and her family was indicated to be.
Lankston and her child chose Harvey the husky early Saturday early morning.
Social media users praised the dedicated mommy for her dedication and thanked her for embracing the sweet dog.
‘Yay!! What a caring furever family!! Thank you for embracing this sweetie,’ said someone.
‘Now that’s a real caring family! I’m sure he was well worth the 2,600 mile flight. Something I would have done. Thank you,’ composed another.
‘God bless the family of love that was revealed with their actions in the journey to get such a gorgeous husky, it was worthy of a caring home and family,’ said another Facebook commenter.
As of Sunday, February 26, Lankston and her children are still on the roadway.
The family is making the 1,300 mile trek home through Northern California and is concentrated on inviting their brand-new puppy to their family when they return.
Ollinger now says she hopes the story influences others to take a look at the animals available.
‘Shelters are rupturing at the joints with remarkable animals that would make exceptional family animals,’ Ollinger informed CBS 8.
‘The genuine heroes in this story are those at the San Diego Dept. Of Animal Services,’ Lankston said. ‘They’re understaffed today and have a lot of sweet sweet dogs that require a possibility.’
