For the first month of his life at the shelter, Tiramisu wasn’t known by a name.

He was simply identified by his kennel number.

It’s a small detail, but for a young dog waiting behind a shelter door, it can feel like the world has forgotten who you are.

Tiramisu was only one year old, yet month after month, potential adopters seemed to pass him by. He watched other dogs get attention, meet families and leave for new homes while he continued waiting.

Still, he never stopped hoping.

And as volunteers got to know him, they discovered something important: Tiramisu was far more than the number attached to his kennel.

He was an affectionate, energetic young dog with plenty of personality.

In a video shared online, volunteers decided to show exactly what people were missing.

The video begins with a familiar request from potential adopters: “We want a puppy.”

The answer?

Tiramisu is only one year old.

Then comes another common request: “We want a housebroken dog.”



Once again, Tiramisu has something to offer. Volunteers point out how long he can hold his pee, showing that he has already made progress with his manners.

Then there’s the request many families make when searching for a companion: “We want a playful dog.”

Tiramisu doesn’t need much convincing.

He runs.

He plays fetch.

He happily burns off his energy and shows everyone exactly how much fun he can be.

He’s also learned several commands and tricks, and one of his favorite ways to show affection is by giving kisses.

In other words, the young dog who spent his first month being known only by a number has turned out to be a loving and trainable companion with plenty of potential.

Of course, like any young dog, Tiramisu still has some growing to do.

His energy means he would benefit from basic manners training and learning better impulse control. But those are skills that can be developed with patience, consistency and a caring family.

One encouraging part of his personality is that he isn’t reactive to the dogs around him, making it easier for him to coexist with other dogs in the right environment.

Yet despite all these wonderful qualities, Tiramisu remains overlooked.

And that’s why his rescuers are hoping his story reaches the right person soon.

He doesn’t necessarily need someone who can promise a perfect life from day one.

He needs someone willing to give him a chance, teach him, play with him and show him that he is more than a number on a kennel door.

Even if adoption isn’t possible, fostering could give Tiramisu the opportunity to experience life outside the shelter while he waits for his forever family.

People online have already begun sharing his story and hoping someone will open their home to him.

Because Tiramisu shouldn’t spend his youth waiting for someone to notice.

He has a playful heart.

He has plenty of love to give.

And he finally has a name.

Now he just needs a family to make that name part of their everyday life.

Tiramisu was never just a kennel number. He was a dog waiting to be known, loved and chosen.