Alexander, after an extended 15-month stay at Wags and Walks shelter in Los Angeles, saw countless dogs find homes before him.
For many dogs, a shelter becomes a short-term layover before finding their forever home.
However, for some like Alexander, it becomes an extended residence spanning months or even years.
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Alexander, an approximately 3-year-old blend of a shepherd, Doberman, and potentially some dane, has been a part of Wags and Walks for about 15 months.
Rescued from a high-risk, overpopulated shelter, this 80-pound “gentle giant” has a demeanor that is nothing but affectionate.
A canine who’s always in high spirits, wagging his tail and yearning for human company.
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Although he is a bundle of love and is working to improve his leash manners, he remained an overlooked gem at the shelter. While over 800 dogs found families to love, Alexander’s wait continued.
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Chloe Esperiquette, Wags and Walks’ development manager, expressed the shared sentiment of the staff, noting the heartache of witnessing such a wonderful dog like Alexander being constantly overlooked.
However, after a long 477 days, hope rekindled. Wags and Walks jubilantly announced on January 27 that Alexander was on his way to potentially join a fantastic family.
The joy was evident: “After 477 days of patient waiting, our sweet boy might have found his forever home with a wonderful family!”
