‘Most unadoptable chihuahua,’ ‘wiggle butt’ dog, & more inspiring shelter stories
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From an “unadoptable” chihuahua in Dallas who just needs love, to a blind cat struggling in a South Carolina shelter, here are some recent shelter stories from across the country.
Dog with a ‘wiggle butt’ has spent nearly 300 days in shelter. He needs a home
Barley, a playful and affectionate pup with a “wiggle butt,” has spent almost 300 days at the Humane Society of Pinellas in Clearwater, Florida, after being transferred from another Tampa Bay facility. Despite his joyful energy and loving nature, Barley was briefly adopted and returned due to his activity level, making him the shelter’s longest resident. | Published Oct. 20 | Read More |
‘Underdog’ was shot, lost a leg and has been overlooked for 1,100 days in Texas
Kanga, a three-legged mixed-breed dog at Austin Pets Alive in Texas, has been waiting over 1,100 days for a home after being shot in the spine and losing a leg. Originally found in Austin, Kanga was adopted once but returned due to his adopter’s circumstances, and he now lives in foster care where he’s known for loving dogs, cats, and kids. | Published Oct. 20 | Read More |
‘Gentle,’ blind cat struggled in SC shelter — then family answered ‘urgent plea’
Jett, a blind cat who was originally a feral stray in South Carolina, struggled with his mental health at the Greenville Humane Society until a family responded to an “urgent plea” and took him into foster care. Jett lost his vision after a health scare during a routine surgery, and the shelter decided to help him adapt to life as a house cat instead of returning him to the streets. | Published Oct. 20 | Read More |
1-year-old pup has been returned to Texas shelter 4 times. She’s ‘misunderstood’
Mikah, a 1-year-old King Charles spaniel lab mix, has been returned to the South Plains SPCA in Lubbock, Texas, four times through no fault of her own. The shelter says Mikah is “misunderstood” and needs a headstrong, patient family without children or cats, as she can be stubborn but is making progress with food aggression. | Published Oct. 21 | Read More |
‘The most unadoptable chihuahua’ lays down the law at Texas shelter. Meet Wilbur
Wilbur, a young Chihuahua at Dallas Dog Rescue in Texas, has been dubbed “the most unadoptable chihuahua” after being returned multiple times, sometimes in less than two days. Found in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Wilbur is described as quirky and in need of patience, stability, and someone willing to earn his trust with treats and kindness. | Published Oct. 22 | Read More |