Senior Dog Needs New Home After Owner Passes Away: West Haven Animal Shelter

WEST HAVEN, CT — A senior dog is in need of a new home after its owner passed away over the weekend, according to the West Haven Animal Shelter.

Officials say Tyla, a 9-year-old female German Shepherd, will likely need some treatment for some stomach issues in the future but still has “plenty of love left to give to a new family.”

The animal shelter is located on 7 Collis Street in West Haven and can be reached at 203-937-3642.

Read the animal shelter’s full Facebook post regarding Tyla below:

Hello!

I'm Tyla, a 9 year old female German Shepherd. I'm having a bad week. You see, my human Mom passed away over the weekend, and I've been staying with the nice people at the West Haven Animal Shelter.

Even though I've been sad, I've been very polite to everyone that I've met so far. My new friends say that I'm very good on a leash and I also enjoy playing ball. I know I'm a bit older, and I have some belly issues that I'll likely need treatment for in the future, but I still have plenty of love left to give to a new family. I've been told a Shelter is no place for a senior, even though they're really nice to me here. Please come visit me and share my post if you can, I'd love to go home soon.

Photos via the West Haven Animal Shelter

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