'Drowning in a sea of canine companions': Local Humane Society needs your help
Have you been thinking about adding a dog to your family? The Humane Society for Hamilton County is hoping you will consider the 100 dogs they have available right now as they face overcrowding.
"We cannot believe we are at this point, but here we are," they wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday. "We are drowning in a sea of canine companions just searching for someone to love."
As part of their push for adoptions, the agency featured 40 dogs that have been at the shelter the longest.
Below are three potential new best friends to consider that are ready to go home. Check out the gallery above for photos of more potential adoptees, and visit their website or Facebook page for more information on adopting.
Luna
Old dogs need love too, and this 9-year-old bloodhound mix has had a tough go. Three different families have taken Luna home and had to return her for no fault of her own.
She is friendly to cats and kids, according to the shelter, as well as house broken and crate trained. She enjoys a relaxed lifestyle with plenty of naps, but still loves going for walks, too.
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Echo Dot
While older dogs sometimes get overlooked due to concerns about medical care or losing them after forming an attachment, this pup has plenty of great years ahead.
According to the shelter, this photogenic 1-year-old is good with cats and meets and greets dogs, but would be best for an adult-only home.
Several commenters posted their own photos walking Echo and said he is sweet, fun and obviously, "So stinkin cute."
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Benji
This dapper pooch is sporting a bowtie in his profile pic, and he loves bacon.
Benji is a 6-year-old retriever/lab/chow mix whose intelligence has stuck out to staff during his (far too long) stay of almost an entire year. He has had some professional training and is a quick learner, according to the shelter. They suggest he'd be best in a home with no other pets or children under 16.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Humane Society for Hamilton County overloaded, seeks pet adoptions
