Summary
A senior dog named Snoopy was surrendered to an animal shelter in Tennessee. He was previously living in isolation as part of an animal hoarding situation. Snoopy is now beginning to adjust to his new surroundings and is living in a foster home.
Key Facts
- Snoopy is a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix.
- He was rescued from a hoarding situation involving over 50 small-breed dogs in Tennessee.
- Snoopy lived in isolation, in a tree house, with no human contact or proper care.
- When arriving at the shelter, he was scared but showed no aggression.
- Snoopy is currently living in a foster home to help him adapt to a normal dog life.
- The goal is for Snoopy to be adopted by a patient owner familiar with the needs of a rescued, hoarded dog.
- Approximately 250,000 animals in the U.S. are affected by hoarding each year.
