Young pup who has ‘known heartbreak more than once’ is back in Indiana shelter
Shelter stress can slowly eat away at a beloved pet’s spark, leading them to withdrawal into corners of their kennels, just watching sadly as people keep overlooking them. This is what one dog is suffering through in Indiana.
“Angel is only 3 years old, but she’s already known heartbreak more than once,” the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers said in an April 9 Facebook post.
Adding to the heartbreak, this isn’t Angel’s first go-around at this particular shelter. She’s a former resident.
“She was first adopted from us in 2021, a sweet, brindle beauty full of promise and potential. But life didn’t go as planned. Through no fault of her own, Angel found herself back at our shelter. And she’s not handling it well,” the shelter said.
The shelter staff tried what they could to bring back that Angel puppy spark, but have been falling short.
“We’ve tried moving her to different areas, giving her time, toys, attention, but the stress is wearing her down. Angel is begging for a home. Not a kennel. Not another temporary stop. A real home,” the shelter said.
According to her pet profile, Angel abides by her personal boundaries, and that “she isn’t thrilled when people try to take things that are hers,” which is why it’s best if she’s in an adult home with no children under the age of 16.
“She’s looking for a family that will appreciate her mix of charm, spunk, and independence. In return, she’ll shower you with affection, wagging tails, and maybe even a little sass to keep life interesting,” her profile says.
For more information on Angel, visit the shelter’s website.
Fishers is about a 20-mile drive northeast from downtown Indianapolis.
This story was originally published April 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM with the headline "Young pup who has ‘known heartbreak more than once’ is back in Indiana shelter."