An elderly German shepherd, 14 years of age, lost his family and home on April 5 when his owner surrendered him to the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center in California. The dog, named Smokey, continues to wait at the shelter…because nobody has chosen to take him home.
On April 11, the Saving Baldwin Park Shelter Dogs Facebook page wrote:
💔SMOKEY💔 #A4749563 💔 14 YR OLD owner surrender on 4-5. No words needed. Please just tag rescues and pledge if you can to get him rescued. If you’re looking to adopt a senior, please come meet Smokey and save a life. He just wants a comfy place to lay his head.
It is hard to imagine handing the leash of your elderly companion to a stranger and turning to walk away – nobody knows what was behind the decision, and at this point, it is no longer important. What IS important is Smokey’s future. Very few people walk into an animal shelter in search of a dog who has already lived the vast majority of his life.
But Smokey deserves to enjoy the rest of his natural life with someone who will love and spoil him for the time that he has left. Please share Smokey’s adoption information and help him find a loving home, before it is too late.
Find Smokey’s adoption link here.
ID #A4749563
Located At: Los Angeles County Animal Control – Baldwin Park
Description: My name is Smokey.
I am described as a male, black, and brown German Shepherd Dog mix.
Age: The shelter thinks I am about 14 years old.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Apr 05, 2022.
Shelter information
Location: Los Angeles County Animal Control – Baldwin Park
Website: animalcare.lacounty.gov
Phone Number: (626) 962-3577
Address: 4275 North Elton Street
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
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