Patches, one of the Marshall County Humane Society’s longest-term residents, has finally found a forever home after spending 2,755 days about 7½ years at the Kentucky shelter.

Patches was adopted by shelter employee Kylie Hiller, who has worked at the organization for about nine months. Hiller said the once-shy dog rarely left her kennel when she first arrived but gradually gained confidence through daily interaction, patience, and one-on-one time with staff.