At Lancaster Animal Care Center, two sweet dogs have no idea what “surrender” means. On November 29th, Bella and Frankie had a home, but by sundown the two were clinging to each other on a kennel bed, trembling in fright as they waited for their person to come back. The two had been surrendered to the shelter by their owner.
How heartbreaking to watch them trying their best to shrink into the corner of their concrete kennel and wonder what they had done wrong.
Shelter Details:
Housed, at Lancaster Animal Shelter
Location: Lancaster – LRECEIVING
Animal ID: #A5741584
Name: FRANKIE
Breed: American Bulldog
Color: White
Sex: Male
Weight: 68.80 lbs
Age: 1 years & 6 months
https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/dacc-details/…
Location: Lancaster – L224
Animal ID: #A5741585
Name: BELLA
Breed: American Bulldog
Color: White
Sex: Female
Weight: 57.30 lbs
Age: 1 years & 6 months
https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/dacc-details/… (Shelter notes indicate Bella has been returned to owner)
Frankie is a pit/boxer breed mix who has already endured more than any dog should. He was born in January 2024 and he and his sister Bella had been found as strays. The two were adopted together in April 2024, but they were surrendered back to the shelter by their owner in November.
Frankie has been neutered and has received all of his vaccinations. He had a promise from a foster, but it fell through and Frankie was just returned to the shelter. He is now alone, terrified and does not understand why he’s alone again – this time without Bella.
Volunteers and shelter staff describe Frankie as sweet, affectionate and people focused. He wants to be loved, sit on your lap and nap on the couch. He walks well on a leash, but needs a supportive owner to help him build his self confidence. He has only lived with his sister, so he would likely be fine as an only dog.
Poor Frankie has been failed again and again. He is listed as HIGH RISk.
For more information about Frankie, please call or email:
LA County Animal Control – Lancaster Shelter
5210 West Ave • I Lancaster • CA 93536
Phone: (661) 974 8358 & (661) 940 4191
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.animalcare.lacounty.gov
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