SENIOR MALE FOUND IN ABANDONED HOUSE-now in KILL SHELTER - BECKLEY WV - Page 1

Poor Roman was found living in an abandoned house and taken to the local shelter by a person in the area. Though our shelter tries hard not to euthanize, dogs like Roman are the first to go due to thier low adoptability when space is needed. And they are currently over whelmed with dogs. He's definately a senior boy and also has weakness in his hind leg and hair loss on his back end, probable flea allergy. He couldn't have been abandoned for long as he's still in good weight and is a stout boy with a big blocky head so it was fortunate he was found quickly. A happy go lucky boy, he loves to go outside for walks and gets around fairly well. He definately could use a loving retirement home and some vet care.  His chances of getting adopted locally are slim to none. How heartless for his owers to dispose of this loving pet this way. 
please contact Humane Society of Raleigh County Inc., Beckley, WV- Phone: 304-253-8921 or 304-255-9134 (Volunteers can assist with transportation) Please call the shelter at the above phone number or email opundo@operationunderdog.org for questions.

 

Look at the happy-dog expression on this poor old guy's face. Can't anyone find room for him so he can live out his years safe and loved? 

Heartless owners is a huge understatement.
If I could get him to my house in NY, I would take him in..
Any ideas getting him here.

I will take him if he can get a ride to or near IL.

*I do have a 3yr old boy, so not sure if kids are an issue. He's not an issue unless the dog hates kids. He knows better than to bother a dog. If anyone has more info., that would help. Barring him hating children, I would be happy to take him in. 

If I were closer I'd go get him out of there, but in Ky so don't know if I can help.

He is on the Urgent list and needs adoption/foster/sponsor now.

Cmills what part of ky?  I will be going to charleston wv from Floridaup 75 and over on 64. It is the shortest route.  I may be able to pick him up on my way back. Will be going to charleston in 2 weeks and drop him off to you on the way back

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Don't want this old fella to fall off the radar...let's see if we can't get him into a foster somehow, can't we?  Jenni said he could go to her place if he's OK with kids--any word on that question?  The initial post says the shelter volunteers can help with transport, so where do we go from here? What does he need to keep him safe for the moment?

@troopscott, I'm between Louisville and Lexington, I can meet up with you somewhere if you can get him close.