Gentle dog ‘wondering what he did wrong’ after he’s returned to shelter — again
A dog in Indiana is in desperate need of a warm home after being returned so many times.
His many returns had nothing to do with Jaxon’s sweet demeanor and gentle soul, the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers said in a May 25 Facebook post. He just seemed to find himself in horrible situations.
“Jaxon was just 1 year old when his family was evicted, and left him behind in the apartment. No food. No water. No one coming back,” the shelter said in the post.
“From there, he entered the shelter system and found what seemed like a second chance. Then, he was surrendered again. Jaxon was adopted a third time. And for three years, he finally had what every dog deserves: love, routine, a place to call home. But when his person could no longer care for him, Jaxon came back to the shelter, once again waiting, once again wondering what he did wrong.”
Only this time, his wait has been much longer than anticipated.
“He’s been waiting since last November,” the shelter continued.
Jaxon, now 5, is “playful, affectionate, and deeply loyal,” the shelter said. He loves to cuddle and gives great face licks.
According to the shelter’s post and Jaxon’s pet profile, his likes include:
People, people, people
Most other dogs (they need a proper introduction)
Teens the most
“This energetic pup is a blast to be around, and while he can get a bit mouthy during play, a simple ‘no biting’ is all it takes for him to settle down and keep the fun going,” his pet profile says.
For more information, visit the shelter’s website.
Fishers is about a 20-mile drive northeast from downtown Indianapolis.
This story was originally published May 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM with the headline "Gentle dog ‘wondering what he did wrong’ after he’s returned to shelter — again."