An 18 year old girl's determination not to give up her dog has left her homeless.
Sunderland Echo report that Shannon Finnigan's landlord refused to let her pooch, Peanut, live with her in her shared property as pets weren't allowed.
The teen had a difficult childhood: her Father passed away when she was young and was estranged from her Mother.
She moved to the street to be reunited with her beloved dog, and from there her social worker stepped in and recommended she contact a scheme that provides accomodation for young people who are looking for a home.
She was then paired up with a couple and has now reportedly been living happily with them (and Peanut!) for almost a year.
Shannon said "“I’ve fitted in with the family more than any of us ever thought. I’ve even changed my last name so I can be a Finnigan. They are the most amazing family and I’m the most settled I’ve ever been in my life.”
While Lorraine said "“We hadn’t even met Shannon, but we said yes to taking her in when we heard about how she was so desperate to keep Peanut. We just knew that someone who would fight that much for her pet would be someone we could open our door to."
This story first appeared in Sunderland Echo.
