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Heartbreak As 8-Year-Old Dog Dumped at Shelter Starts To Give Up Hope

Heartbreak As 8-Year-Old Dog Dumped at Shelter Starts To Give Up Hope

Summary

An 8-year-old dog named Molly was left at a shelter in Fresno, California, and is still waiting for adoption. Internet users are sharing emotional support after seeing a video of Molly looking sad in her kennel. Molly remains a loving dog, and volunteers hope she finds a new home soon.

Key Facts

  • Molly, a pit bull mix, was left at a shelter because her family couldn't care for her anymore.
  • She is in the Valley Animal Center in Fresno, California.
  • Volunteers say Molly is sweet and loves cuddles, but she needs to be the only pet.
  • A TikTok video showing Molly has been viewed over 2,290 times.
  • The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reports nearly 3 million homeless dogs entered U.S. shelters in 2024.
  • Out of these, 2 million dogs were adopted, while 334,000 were euthanized due to a lack of space.
  • Molly has not received any adoption inquiries yet and is showing signs of stress in the shelter.

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