Stray dog wanders onto ranch looking for help. The family knows it has to be this way

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Sometimes animals come into our lives unexpectedly and we know that it is meant to be. Such was the case recently, when a family found a stray dog on their ranch and realized she was already home.

Alexandra Waychoff and her family own a farm in North Carolina. It is home to many species of animals, but recently the family found an unexpected guest in their driveway.

It was a white stray dog, described as friendly but “very skinny and hungry,” according to a TikTok.

The dog was covered in fleas and ticks, but Alexandra gave her a bath, which the gentle dog appreciated.

The family thought the dog would come with them, but the next morning she was waiting for them at the front door. “She is so sweet and deserves a loving family,” they wrote on TikTok.

In a follow-up video, the family said the dog, now named Leia, was still in their care: “We quickly fell in love with her sweet personality.”

Leia was treated for flea, tick and intestinal worm infestations. She is believed to be a 1-year-old Carolina dog, a rare breed “known for being wild.” She didn’t have a microchip.

And in an inspiring and happy ending to the story, the family has decided to adopt Leia for good! “We decided to keep her and give her the best life we can because her beautiful dog soul deserves it,” Alexandra wrote.

“Even though she has only been with us for a few days, we are connected to her and feel like she was sent to us for a reason.”

She wrote that Leia “doesn’t like to be restrained or confined,” so the family installed an invisible fence to keep her safe at the ranch when she wants to be outside.

The family slowly introduced Leia to their other dogs. It is unknown if Leia ever lived with other dogs. “I will make sure they spend time together in a neutral space around our home so neither of them feels territorial,” she wrote. “But I think they’ll become fast friends.”

In the days since they adopted her, Leia has been adjusting to her new life on the ranch. “She is very curious and enjoys exploring our property with one of us by her side,” Alexandra told Newsweek. “She also enjoyed watching our chickens.”

She hopes Leia’s story inspires people to have compassion for animals in need.

“I have always wanted an opportunity to provide love and care to an animal in need,” she said. “I hope videos like mine help people open their hearts to all kinds of animals and inspire them to treat animals well no matter what.”

What a sweet story, thank you for taking this dog into your home! Enjoy your new home, Leia!

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