Rescued From Hoarder Home, Year In Shelter, Now 'Hospice Case,' Freddy Needs True Forever Home

BRANFORD, CT — Saying Freddy is "in danger because of the stress of the shelter and his condition," Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter staff pray he'll be adopted after nearly a year in the shelter.

Freddy, between five and seven years old, came from a hoarding case that animal control officers assisted with.

It was only very recently discovered that he has a genetic disorder, "which will make him a hospice case," the shelter staff noted.

"Freddy needs out of the shelter now," DCAS posted on Facebook emphatically.

"We desperately need Freddy to get out of the shelter," the staff wrote. "He's been here almost a year and now is in danger because of the stress of the shelter and his condition."

And by all appearances, he's a good and happy boy.

What Freddy needs and what he doesn't

"Freddy needs to be an only pet and in a quiet household where the adopter doesn’t mind crating him or putting him in another room when visitors come over," staff noted. "And Freddy will not need meds or special foods."

For those interested in learning more about his condition and possibly adopting him, please call 203-315-4125.