In Merced County, California, Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke has a heart as big as his hat when he aired a video of him offering to help a surrendered dog find a new home.
That it happened to be National Puppy Day may have been the stimulus for the adorable clip, with a dog named Chunk, who sadly had just been surrendered by his owner during a traffic stop. The heartbroken owner had no choice as he had lost his home and was preparing to move into a trailer where he was not allowed to keep his dog.
And sadly, Chunk had to be surrendered to Merced County Animal Services, but Sheriff Van Warnke obviously has a big heart when it comes to dogs and offered to pay for all of Chunk’s adoption fees for the five-year-old friendly pit bull type.
Who needs a new best friend!? Everyone, meet Chunk! This sweet pup has stolen our hearts, and we want to help find him a great home. In honor of National Puppy Day, Sheriff Vern Warnke is offering to pay for Chunk’s adoption fees until Saturday! Let’s find this little guy his forever home.
Check out the video:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/769252711384578?s=single_unit
And now for the best news! Just one day later, Chunk was adopted:
CHUNK IS ADOPTED! We’re so excited to announce that Chunk has found his forever home. Thank you to everyone who shared our posts and helped us get to this moment. Merced County Sheriff’s Animal Services Bureau
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There are many more pets at the Merced County Animal Services. Call 209 385 7436. Feel free to stop by the Merced County Sheriff’s Facebook page and give the sheriff an “attaboy.”
Follow the National Pet Rescue on Facebook for the latest animal related news.
Don’t see a video here
Click on the link under where it says “video”. It’s heartwarming for sure. Cool sheriff.