Denver, CO - Shrek has lived a life of solitude and loneliness.
Up until days ago, this blind, deaf dog was confined outdoors, tethered to a chain where he lived without shelter - without any form of comfort.
Shrek is seven years old.
Seven years without the freedom to run and play.
Seven years of cold winters and hot summers.
Seven years of heartbreaking loneliness.
Shrek was able to leave this deplorable life behind when his owner offered him up for free on Craigslist.
Thankfully his story was seen by a rescuer who was able to take him in.
Imagine - for the first time in seven years, this dog finally was able to sleep indoors.
For the first time, he was able to feel comfort and to know kindness.
Shrek is now safe in the care of independent rescuer, Connie Fitzgerald.
But this rescuer has a dream for Shrek - that he be able to spend Christmas with a family - his own true family.
The following has been shared about Shrek:
What a beautiful boy! Shrek is easy going, smart, gentle and very passive. He is potty trained and is a fast learner about his surroundings! Shrek would like to have a place to call home before the holidays! But I'm thinking....yeah, he's gonna be so happy to spend Christmas with someone for sure...but....I'm guessing he will make that someone even more happier! ~grin~ Please continue to share Shrek and network him through out the rescue community and see if we can't get this boy settled soon!
Shrek's days of being alone are behind him. Together, strangers can work to make his future brighter - please share Shrek's story and help him locate his forever family.
Follow Shrek at this Facebook page which has been established to help him find a home.
Adoption and/or foster inquiries can be directed to: cl_fitzgerald@comcast.com
Donations to help with Shrek's care (he is scheduled to see an opthamologist for his eyes) can be made via this Chip-in.
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