Owner Shows ‘Overlooked’ Shelter Dog Her Worth After Adoption

Noa Bruser adopted Shiloh, a rescue who had been described as one of a local shelter’s most overlooked dogs, and has been sharing their life together on Instagram at @furrealshiloh. According to Noa, Shiloh was adopted for $0, and the posts document how she’s working to show the dog she’s noticed, appreciated and loved. In a recent Instagram reel Noa called it “day 7” of making Shiloh feel “worth something” and highlighted a training milestone: Shiloh successfully learning the command “leave it.” The short clip was posted to track the dog’s progress after coming home from the shelter. The video demonstrates the exercise: Noa places a treat near Shiloh, gives the cue, and Shiloh resists taking the food, showing patience and self-control. Noa’s reaction is one of clear pride when Shiloh follows the command. After the successful attempt Noa praises her pet, calling her "the smartest girl in the world," and notes in the caption that Shiloh is “a quick learner.” The reel emphasizes the growing trust and bond between adopter and rescue as Shiloh picks up new skills. Followers flooded the comments with supportive messages, celebrating the accomplishment with remarks like "Best girlie ever" and encouragement about how difficult the trick can be. The post highlights how patient attention and positive reinforcement can make a real difference for dogs who were previously overlooked.