Family was ‘forced’ to leave behind loving dog. Now he’s struggling in the shelter
A shelter in Indiana is pleading with the public on behalf of a pup who isn’t taking well to kennel life.
A 3-year-old terrier/pit bull mix named Dallas is in desperate need of a home after his life was turned upside down, the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers said in a Dec. 10 Facebook post.
“Dallas wasn’t meant to end up here. He had a family, a life filled with love and play, but a heartbreaking change in circumstances forced him to be left behind,” the shelter said. “Ever since, he’s been waiting—for someone to give him the second chance he so desperately needs.”
“This sweet boy is deteriorating in the shelter. The constant stress has been too much for him, and every passing day without a family chips away at his spirit. Dallas just wants someone to love him as much as he loves to play fetch or snuggle up for pets.”
Dallas is known as a “resilient” dog who would prefer a cat-free home with adults and no children, his online pet profile says.
“Dallas is young, energetic, and full of life, but the stress of the kennel environment has been tough on him. He’s working hard on his training and has already mastered commands like sit and down,” his profile says. “Dallas is housebroken, crate-trained, and ready to continue learning and growing in a calm, supportive home.”
His loves, according to the shelter, include:
Playing fetch
Cozying up with his humans
Being loved
Having patient humans
Dallas is on a diet that helps with the GI complications that arose in his time in the shelter
“He just wants someone to lean on—literally and figuratively,” the shelter says.
For more information on Dallas or other adoptable pets, visit the shelter’s website.
Fishers is about a 20-mile drive north of Indianapolis.
This story was originally published December 11, 2024 at 8:54 AM with the headline "Family was ‘forced’ to leave behind loving dog. Now he’s struggling in the shelter."