Heartbroken pup is only dog overlooked at adoption event & other shelter stories
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From an overlooked Texas pup to a North Carolina dog who got the “perfect match,” here are the latest animal shelter stories from across the United States.
Dog in shelter for nearly 400 days keeps getting ghosted in TX. ‘Someone show up’
Dolly, a 4-year-old boxer mix, has spent nearly 400 days at the Humane Society of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, after already spending a year in another shelter. Despite her sweet and gentle nature, Dolly keeps getting stood up by potential adopters and would do best as the only pet in a loving home. | Published Sept. 29 | Read More |
Mama dog found in ‘bad shape’ needed a home. Then came the ‘perfect match’
Snowball, a mama dog found in rough condition as a stray in North Carolina, was taken in by the Asheville Humane Society and eventually adopted by a family who had recently lost a “similar” dog. After arriving at the shelter matted, timid and protective of her puppies, Snowball blossomed in foster care and won over her new family when they met. Now renamed Millie, she is bringing joy to her adopters as she settles into her new home. | Published Sept. 29 | Read More |
Emaciated puppy found in pumpkin patch was ‘desperate to survive,’ shelter says
Zephyr, a 9-month-old puppy, was found starving and alone in a pumpkin patch field in Otoe County, Nebraska, and brought to the Capital Humane Society in Lincoln. Weighing only 12.1 pounds when she should have been 35 to 40 pounds, Zephyr is now receiving constant care and slowly making progress toward recovery. Shelter staff remain “cautiously optimistic” that Zephyr will regain her strength. | Published Sept. 30 | Read More |
‘Happiest’ puppy at shelter doesn’t know he was born different — with no elbows
Otter, a 6-month-old English Bulldog and beagle mix, is looking for a loving home from the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Born without elbows, Otter walks differently but is described as the happiest and friendliest puppy who loves attention, toys and children. Despite his rare condition, Otter gets along with other pets and is ready for a new family. | Published Oct. 1 | Read More |
Every dog got adopted at event — except for one heartbroken pup. ‘No one stopped’
Cordelia, a roughly 3-year-old pup at the Anti Cruelty shelter in Chicago, Illinois, was the only dog left after an adoption event. Known for being a social butterfly who loves people and playtime, Cordelia watched as every other dog found a home, but no one stopped for her. Despite her allergies and possible future arthritis, Cordelia is ready to love and just needs someone to love her back. | Published Oct. 2 | Read More |
McClatchy News continues to follow animals across the country, from their rescue to their new homes. Check back for more stories.