Imagine one day you’re on your way to the park. You're so excited to play for a
few hours, make some new friends, then go home to
your cozy, warm bed. That’s what Cletus, the 11-year-old lab mix, thought he was
doing with his family. But that’s not what happened.
Instead, Cletus was left at the playground with nothing but
a box of toys and an extremely sad note. The note stated he was abandoned
because his owner no longer had a place to stay but that he is “a very good
dog” and that he still plays like a puppy.
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Thankfully, Cletus was taken in by the Gwinnett County Animal
Control where they found out just how amazing he really is. Despite his age,
Cletus still loves to play fetch and is always ecstatic to meet new people.
Volunteers and staff were worried that because of Cletus’s
age, he would have a harder time getting adopted. “Most people don’t want older
dogs. It’s very rare. We usually have to save them through a rescue,” Jan
Grissom, a volunteer at the Gwinnett County Animal Control said. (11Alive.com).
Because Gwinnett County Animal Control is not a no-kill shelter, dogs who aren't adopted or transferred to a rescue could eventually face euthanasia.
Luckily, that wasn't the case for Cletus - he's adopted! Volunteers are still searching for his original owner, though, and his adopter has
agreed to return Cletus to his original owner if and when they are able to
properly care for him again.
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If you are looking for a new family member, consider
adopting an older dog. They are often overlooked at shelters but still make
amazing companions!