They’re desperately trying to find this hound a home for the holidays.
An animal shelter in Newark is hoping one of its longtime canine residents will be adopted soon.
Six-year-old Red has spent two years at the Associated Humane Societies in Newark, N.J.. and the shelter is noticing the “once rambunctious and lively spirited dog is now melancholy and depressed.”
“Our staff know it, our volunteers know it- but the world doesn’t seem to understand Red is an amazing dog,” the shelter posted on its Facebook page.
“2 years is an unreasonably long time for a good boy like Red to be at the shelter and it shows.”
It even shared a link where interested Good Samaritan dog lovers can apply to adopt Red.
“Red is dog friendly and a great dog for a home with adults,” the post continued. “At 6 years old Red has spent 1/3 of his life behind a kennel door. Can a compassionate and understanding family take Red under their wing- either through foster or adoption?”
Heart & Soul Dog Rescue Inc., which is based in Lyndhurst, N.J., is also helping to place Red in a loving home. The nonprofit rescue group posted his photos on its Facebook page, adding “everything you need is free even his training.”
On Oct. 29, Heart & Soul’s co-founder and president made a plea on Facebook, which Associated Humane Societies’ Newark branch shared.
“How is it that no one has gone down to meet this amazing dog,” he said.
“I think the shelter life is starting to hit him. When he’s outside with me he just sits on the sidewalk and cries.”
