The most loyal companions of humans are dogs, but who do dogs consider their closest friends? It is an intriguing question to ponder. Interestingly enough, one might be surprised to know that purple unicorns are constructed entirely out of soft and fluffy stuffing. In recent times, there has been a captivating story that took the internet by storm. It revolves around the incredible journey of Sisu, a brave and determined one-year-old pit bull who found himself ᴀʙᴀɴᴅᴏɴᴇᴅ. However, this little pup’s resilience and indomitable spirit became the talk of the town when he embarked on a mission to ʀᴏʙ a local Dollar General store of its prized plush unicorn. Despite multiple attempts, the shop owners were unable to deter Sisu, as he kept returning and making a beeline for the captivating unicorn plush toy.
In a heartwarming turn of events, Samantha Lane, an officer, played a pivotal role in Sisu’s saga. When animal control came to take Sisu away, Samantha showed her empathy and compassion by gifting him the coveted purple unicorn. Astonishingly, the dog chose to voluntarily follow the police, captivated by the allure of his newfound treasure. To ensure Sisu’s happiness and comfort, the officer made sure that he could bring the unicorn with him to the shelter. Realizing the sheer beauty of this extraordinary tale, the county’s animal services shared the news on Facebook. It quickly gained traction and became a viral sensation, eliciting a tremendous outpouring of love and support from dog enthusiasts all around the globe.
Nowadays, Sisu spends every waking moment with his beloved toy, reluctant to be separated from it even for a brief moment. Observant staff members at the shelter speculate that this attachment is rooted in Sisu’s past, where he may have had a similar toy that provided him solace and comfort. As fate would have it, Sisu and his treasured unicorn found their forever home after his incredible journey captured the hearts of countless people.
The county officials further emphasized the extraordinary nature of Sisu’s story in a social media post. They amusingly mentioned how animal control was initially summoned due to Sisu’s involvement in a series of mysterious break-ins, including one at the Dollar General. However, the tables were turned when the responding officer decided to purchase the purple unicorn for Sisu. The post humorously declared, “This is what happens when you consistently break into the Dollar General to sᴛᴇᴀʟ the purple unicorn that you laid claim to.”
In heartwarming photographs, Sisu can be seen blissfully lying down with his newfound unicorn companion. The shelter staff described him as a “very obedient” pup who has mastered essential commands like sit, lay, and heel. The sheer love and affection shared between Sisu and his unicorn were beautifully captured by Raleigh photographer Shannon Johnstone, who is deeply devoted to helping ʜᴏᴍᴇʟᴇss animals and promoting ʀᴇsᴄᴜᴇ initiatives in various county shelters.
